Two years ago, a 4-year-old boy accidentally shot himself to death with a gun owned by his father. The accident occurred at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. So far, the case has not been solved yet.
In that case, his father did not realize that his gun could kill his son. This accident is just one example of the safety risks that can linger in your home.
Many parents may not realize this danger. They do not take enough care against security risks that may exist in their homes. The only thing they can do is regret what happened. Of course it is too late and painful.
Therefore, as a parent, you should always beware of security risks, which can harm all members of your family. Knowing precisely about them is a half battle.
That’s why I write this article. It’s to help you identify the top ten home safety hazards. You can find them all in your home. But, some of you may not. It is unique for each home.
Top 10 Home Security Risks
You will be able to clearly see most of the safety hazards below. But, there’s a safety hazard you can’t see, smell or taste.
I will list the unseen hazard first to draw your attention as you will never know about its existence. Except you use a detector.
- Carbon monoxide hazard. It is a toxic gas. People call it silent killer as this gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. You can’t use your sense to detect this gas. Detection can only be done with a carbon monoxide detector. Make sure you have already installed them in your home.
- Gun in the house. In the opening paragraph I already show a sad story related to the danger of weapons. If you have one in your house, make sure your kids can’t play it. Only you can use it.
- Slippery floor. Immediately wipe up water and spilled liquid on the floor. Children under the age of five and older parents can easily fall and injure themselves. Also keep an eye on your bathroom floor as it is usually slippery.
- Sharp edge. I couldn’t remember how many times I had injured my head due to a sharp edge, especially on the edge of the table. Installing a table protector could be a great protection against this danger.
- Fire danger. Be careful with this danger. You can easily find many sources of fire in your home; Fireplace, gas stove, cigarette case, candles including grills. In addition, the danger of fire creates other dangers such as carbon monoxide poisoning.
- small parts. Toy parts, needle, small magnet, and any other small parts should be kept out of reach of children under five years of age. Those things can easily be accidentally swallowed.
- Overturned furniture. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, between 2000 and 2011 there were 105 deaths related to falling furniture. This stat should make you more careful around this type of hazard.
- Electrical risks. AC outlet without a plug, outlets near water, faulty electrical cords, and damaged plugs are examples of electrical hazards commonly found in the home.
- Fall from height. Use the ladder correctly when trying to repair something on the roof. And he never used the damage ladder to climb. Falling from a height can cause injury and death. Never force yourself to climb if you are not sure. Let the work be done by an experienced technician.
- Chemical hazards. Mosquito repellants, cleaning chemicals, plastic items that contain BPA, and pesticides contain dangerous chemicals as ingredients. Use those products as recommended by the manufacturers and keep them out of the reach of children.
conclusion
Never think that you will only target those above home security risks. Perhaps, there are still many other dangers in the home. Always watch around your house.
And what you need to do is keep them away from your whole family and if possible educate your family about those dangers as education is the best approach to protect your family from them.
