Safe Homes
Welcome to safe homes! How to make our homes 'safe homes' involves taking a number of steps. A big factor in home safety is whether there are children in the house. The two rooms at the top of the 'safe homes' list are: kitchen and bathrooms.
Safety steps
You should start by going into all the rooms of your home and have a good look around the room. A lot of 'safe homes' safety advice is common sense. Here are some of our basic tips:
- Don't overload plug sockets
- Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- If you have children, ensure that sharp objects and medications are out of reach; children can climb so you should have a locked cabinet or drawer.
- Keep your environment sanitized
- Ensure that your fridge and freezer are set at the appropriate temperature
- Don't leave candles unattended, even for a minute
- Make sure that any chemical products in your home are being stored appropriately and are out of reach from children
- Have your water heater and heating/air conditioning serviced regularly
- If you use a generator make sure it is positioned outside of the home
Make your home safe today!
Here at 'safe homes', we urge you to not put off your home inspection. Taking the appropriate steps to make your home safe will give you peace of mind and may save a life.
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