tips for the household

 

1. Immediately clean up any spills
2. Check pilot lights on a regular basis
3. If you are lighting a gas burner light the match before you turn the gas on.  At the least this may save you some singed arm hairs.
4. DO NOT try to extinguish a grease fire by pouring water on it.  Instead cover the fire with a cooking pan lid or use the right type fire extinguisher.
5. Always dry your hands before using a electrical appliance.
6. Have a sturdy balanced step stool for climbing.  Don't use a folding chair!  [my cousin's brother-in-law found out about the dangers of that when he climbed into a chair to hang up a curtain rod for his wife and the chair collapsed, tossing him through the window on the second story!  He was very lucky and just missed the edge of the pool.  6 inches less and he would have cracked his head on the cement. Fortunately there was someone around to pull him out of the deep end of the pool.  He also found out that body Amour makes it quite hard to swim. (he was a cop)
7. Keep curtains secure so they do not blow over the stove.
8. Keep handles of pots and skillets turned inwards so they will not be knocked or pulled off the stove by adults or young children.
9. Always place sharp instruments point downward when loading into a dishwasher
10. Lifting lids by the far side first can prevent steam burns.
11. Make sure  all cleaning materials are stored away from foods.
12. Electrical cords and appliances should be kept away from sinks and stoves.
13. Store sharp knives and cutting instruments away from other cutlery. 
14. Do NOT use paper towels, dish towels or napkins to pick up hot containers.
15. Do not use electrical appliances near the water. No matter how careful you are, a plug in radio in the bathtub with you IS NOT going to be a pleasant experience for you.
16. If you are standing in water or if you have wet hands grabbing a appliance or light fixture is just asking for trouble.
17. To prevent burns and scalds check the water temperature before you step into the bathtub or shower. Do this just before you enter the water.
18. If there are handicapped people in the house you should have support bars installed by toilets, showers and bathtubs. 
19. Place non skid mats in the shower .  If you use rugs  make sure they are rubber backed.
20. Dispose of razor blades in a closed container
21. Glass bottles should not be stored by bathtub or shower.