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You would be surprised at the danger some elements of your house can pose to your family when left uncleaned or unnoticed. With that in mind, we have produced a handy infographic which highlights the potential dangers, ill effects and remedies posed by your home.
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- Falls. Injuries due to falls are one of the most common hazards at home. In fact, one out of five older adults who falls incurs a broken bone or a head injury.1 Wet floors, slippery stairs, and scattered toys all create the potential for falls.
- Fires. One key to home safety is fire prevention. In 2020, there were more than 356,500 fires in US homes, causing everything from mild smoke damage to total devastation, including the loss of 2,630 lives.2 Even candles or an unattended iron can lead to accidental fires in your home, but there is a lot you can do to prevent a home fire from starting or getting out of hand.
- Carbon monoxide. Another potential danger in the house is carbon monoxide. Low exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) can cause headaches and dizziness, while high levels can lead to vomiting, impaired vision, and even death.
- Choking. Choking is the fourth-largest cause of accidental death in the US, claiming 3,000 victims in 2020.3 From a bite of dinner going down the wrong way to a young one accidentally swallowing a small item, choking is scary.
- Falls. Injuries due to falls are one of the most common household hazards. In fact, one out of five older adults who fall incurs a broken bone or a head injury.
- Fires. In 2015, more than 365,000 fires were in US homes, causing everything from mild smoke damage to total devastation, including loss of life. Even candles or an unattended iron could lead to an accidental fire in your home, but there is a lot you can do to prevent a fire from getting out of hand.
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Low exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) can cause headaches and dizziness, while high levels can lead to vomiting, impaired vision, and even death.
- Choking. Choking is the country’s fourth-largest cause of accidental death, claiming nearly 5,000 victims in 2014. Choking is scary, from a bit of dinner going down the wrong way to a youngster accidentally swallowing a small item.
From this screen you can add the locations of possible Hazards as defined by your Hazard Log. To add a Location ‘right click’ on the white area of the ‘Location Breakdown’ screen.
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Children will learn what a hazard is and how to spot them in their own homes through a series of images shown. Children will then carry out a basic risk assessment on a room of their choice.
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