Hazards at home
- 2. Burns •You can have burns when you touch hot household items such as cooking pots and stove; electrical objects such as oven toaster and lamps. •Touching hot foods and boiling water can cause burns.
- 3. Cuts •You can get cuts from broken glasses, pins, rough woods, knives, and other sharp and pointed objects. •Cuts can cause bleeding or infection if not cleaned properly and treated immediately.
- 4. Poisoning • It is very common to children who accidentally swallow or inhale harmful substances. • Substance is a kind of material whether solid, liquid, or gas, that has a particular qualities. Examples of them are paints, laundry detergents, cleaning substances, and medicines.
- 5. Electric Shock •It occurs when you touch an electrical energy source such as open electrical wire or a damaged wire. •It can cause injury or even death. •It is even more dangerous when your body is wet.
- 6. Safety Rules at Home 1. Keep your hands off the stove. Do not play with matches or any household materials that can cause burn and fire. 2. Do not touch or lift hot pots. 3. Put your toys back to their container after playing. 4. Refrain from touching knives and other sharp and pointed objects. 5. Take medicines as given by your elders. Do not take them by yourself.
- 7. Safety Rules at Home 6. Avoid touching or playing with harmful household materials or substances such as alcohol and laundry detergents. 7. Stay away from electrical wires, especially they are damaged or open. Do not touch them. 8. Do not touch the plugs and outlets of electrical appliances when your hands or feet are wet. 9. Tell your parents about any open or damaged electrical wires and outlets.