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Safety

Also called: Accident prevention

Summary

You can't remove all the safety hazards from your life, but you can reduce them. To avoid many major hazards and prepare for emergencies:

  • Keep emergency phone numbers by your telephones
  • Make a first aid kit for your home
  • Make a family emergency plan
  • Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Keep guns unloaded and locked up. Lock up the ammunition separately.
  • Follow the directions carefully when using tools or equipment

Young children are especially at risk. Supervision is the best way to keep them safe. Childproofing the house can also help.

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Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health.