HOME EC chpt 26

preventing falls

don't put things on the stairs

choking

keep small things away from babies

scalds

turn pan handles on the inside

burns

never leave matches or lighters unattended

poisoning

all dangerous substances should be locked in a press

drowning

don't leave a child unsupervised near or in water

electrical safety

don't use outlets with wet hands have covers on the outlets

gas safety

if you smell gas don't turn anything on or off get out of the house and call help

common fires in the home

chimney fires, electrical fires, cooking oil

guidelines for fire safety

close door at night, have smoke alarms

small fires

fire blanket

large fires

get out of the house