The Week brings to you a list of those small precautions that can save a great deal of trouble and injuries and get rid of the potential dangers lurking in the nooks and corners of the house.[break]
Always lock the doors and windows properly before leaving the house. If you’re out for a vacation, it’s wise to let the neighbors know too (if you trust them). This will prevent nasty shocks and surprises when you return home later.
Always mop the floor as soon as you spot spillages in order to prevent a minor slip that can end up breaking the limbs (or even the neck if it’s a really bad day).
Always turn off heaters, stoves and cookers before going to bed. Or else you may wake up to a house full of smoke and fire.
“Burning the midnight oil” is a saying that’s not to be taken literally. Always blow out the candles and cover the dying embers of the bonfires before going to bed.
Needles, knives and safety pins may be small in size but aren’t any less painful if they pierce the feet and it starts bleeding. If the pointed object is made up of iron, and that too a rusted one, it’ll also earn you a painful dose of tetanus.
Always unplug the electric appliances when not in use. They not just save money and energy but can also prevent electric shocks, short circuits and fires.
Never leave medicines lying around, especially if there are kids in the house. What may be keeping you in good health is likely to have the opposite reactions on the little people.
Don’t spray disinfectants and sanitizers around a burning stove since they are flammable substances that can easily cause fire. Also it’s always wise t keep insect and rodent killers as far as possible from your own foodstuffs.
Always have a first-aid kit ready and in reach in case of emergencies.
Always have the numbers of hospitals, police and fire brigades ready in case of emergencies.
Finger pinch should be installed on doors so as to prevent slashed hands and squashed fingers.
Always find a box to keep your toys so that nobody trips and falls flat on their faces. Also keep the corridors and stairways well lit to avoid similar situations.
Always hammer the nails that may be sticking out of odd places. They can give nasty little wounds to an innocent bystander who happens to bump against them.
If there are any arms and ammunitions in the house, it’s better to keep them securely locked.
These are little things that appear simple but have great significance in everyday lives. Home safety measures, after all, are all about being a little more careful and creating a little less mess.
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