Kitchen Safety | What to do in an emergency? | Fire Prevention and Safety | Fall Prevention | General Home Safety |
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Loose, flammable clothing
What clothes are to be avoided when cooking?
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Flashlight
An item that helps you see in the dark?
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Cooking
What is the #1 cause of house fires?
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Non-slip mats, or tub benches or chairs
What can be used to prevent slipping in the bathtub or shower?
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Fire extinguisher
What tool could be used to put out fires in the home?
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Inward, away from front of stove
Which way should the handle on the pot or pan be facing?
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9-1-1
Number to call in case of an emergency
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Once a month
How often should you test your smoke alarms?
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Double sided tape, tacks, or slip-resistant backing
What can loose rugs be secured with?
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Electric shock
What risks can frayed cable cords pose?
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Immediately after
When should a spill be cleaned up?
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An emergency
Poses an immediate threat to life of property
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Every 10 years
How often should you replace your fire alarms?
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Reacher
What is an alternative tool to use to replace standing on a stool or chair to retrieve something on a high shelf?
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Higher than eye level, on top shelf of storage area
Where should cleaning supplies NOT be stored?
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Away
When cutting food with a knife, slice ___ from your hands, and watch your fingertips!
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Non perishable food items
Types of food that should be in your emergency kit?
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2 minutes
How long does it take for a fire to become threatening?
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Declutter home, arrange furniture to provide an adequate walkway
What can you do to navigate through your home easily?
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Installing lights on both sides of the stairway
What can be done to increase the lighting on the stairway?
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In a dry storage area with blades protected, not loose in a drawer
Where should knives be stored?
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Bottled water, flashlight, batteries, toilet paper, blanket, pet supplies, and extra clothing
Five things you should have in an emergency kit
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No, you can actually fall into a deeper sleep due to the gasses a fire produces
Would a fire wake someone up if they were asleep?
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Handrails
What can be added to your stairway to decrease the chance of falls?
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Away from stovetop and out of the kitchen
Where should children and pets be when cooking on the stovetop?
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