Safety
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A very important consideration in making a home is the safety of its residents. Safety hints are integrated into many articles on this wiki. Some additional safety related suggestions are given here.
- fire prevention and damage reduction in case of fire
- test the batteries in your smoke alarm at least twice a year (suggested in the US when the Daylight Savings time changes occur)
- clean and inspect used fireplaces at least once a year
- if you live in a fire prone area, clear out undergrowth and dead flammable materials that can build up like fallen pine needles
- don't store old rags with solvent (on them or next to a storage area with solvents, like paint thinner)
- use plugs in unused electrical sockets so small children can't stick their fingers in them (also saves energy on external walls)
- keep some emergency supplies (flashlight with batteries, bottled water, ...)
- secure items that may be dangerous, especially those that children could play with and get hurt:
- have your home inspected for radon gas
- be careful of setting the temperature on your hot water heater too high, especially if there are small children in the home
Do you have additional safety precautions to add? If so, please add them.
carbon monoxide detector
[edit] Related
See the articles in the safety category too.
[edit] References
- AARP (American Association for Retired Persons?) on Turning 'Home Sweet Home' Into 'Home Safe Home' By: Elinor Ginzler -- mostly suggestions for safety for aging people; some access suggestions apply more generally
- Liberty Mutual's (an insurance company's) BeFireSmart page
