This document discusses home safety and identifies various hazards found in homes. It outlines essential safety tools that should be present in every home like fire extinguishers. Visitors should be inducted on safety procedures like emergency exits and appliance usage. Common hazards include falls, fires, choking, cuts, poisoning, and burns. Steps are provided to minimize risks from each one, such as installing railings, smoke alarms, childproof locks, and proper storage of sharp and toxic items. Maintaining a safe home environment is important for the well-being of all residents.

1. HOME SAFETY
BY STEPHEN SOMUAH

2. HOME SAFETY
What is Home Safety?
Home safety refers to the awareness and
education of risks and potential dangers in and
around a home which may cause bodily harm,
injury, or even death to those residing in and
around the physical structure of a home.

3. HOME SAFETY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
• What are some essential safety tools and
equipment needed at home?

4. HOME INDUCTION
• Do you induct visitors in your home?
• Induct visitors on the following;
– The entry and exit points in your house
– The use of electrical and gas appliances and mechanical equipment.
– The use of safety tools and equipment such as the fire extinguishers,
etc
– The location of safety tools and equipment
– Proper storage of sharp objects and tools, etc

5. HOME SAFETY
• Do you do PRE-START before moving the vehicle?
• DO NOT leave your child in a vehicle alone!

6. SAFETY HAZARDS IN OUR HOMES
• Falls
Caused by wet floors, slippery stairs, and scattered toys all
create the potential for falls.
Risks can be minimized by;
Stabilize Staircases – Solid handrails, affixed flooring,etc
Secure Bathrooms
Clear floor
Install safety rails

7. SAFETY HAZARDS IN OUR HOMES
• Fires
Fire causes everything from mild smoke damage to
total devastation including lost of lives.
Risks can be minimized by;
Install fire alarms
Monitor candles
Unplug appliances
Purchase fire extinguisher

8. SAFETY HAZARDS IN OUR HOMES
• Choking
It is the fourth largest cause of accidental death. From a bit
of dinner going down the wrong way to a youngster
accidentally swallowing a small item.
Risks can be minimized by;
Inspect toys
Keep dangers out of reach
Monitor playtime
Cut up food

9. SAFETY HAZARDS IN OUR HOMES
• Cuts
Caused by items with sharp edges used in our homes. It
include knife, forks, garden hoe, razor blades, etc
Risks can be minimized by;
Proper storage of kitchen supplies
Point knives and forks down
Put away yard tools
Close the trash

10. SAFETY HAZARDS IN OUR HOMES
• Poisoning
Many household items presents poisonous hazards such as
cleaning and home maintenance supplies.
Risks can be minimized by;
Proper storage medications
Keep paints and chemicals out of reach
Lock up detergents
Proper storage of personal products such as make-ups,
hair products, soaps, etc

11. SAFETY HAZARDS IN OUR HOMES
• Burns
This seems to be the common household hazard and
caused by stoves, dishwashers, heaters, irons, etc.
Risks can be minimized by;
Latch out dishwasher, irons, heaters, etc after use
Usage of back burners
Use stove knob covers
Unplug electrical appliances after use

12. A safe home, a happy home!!!
Thank You.