Home Safety

Each year, over 300,000 accidents occur in homes. Even small actions can improve home safety and prevent accidents. It is also a good idea to have a first aid kit in every home.

  • Entrance

    Hallways and passageways should not be cluttered with items that could obstruct evacuation in an emergency

  • Kitchen

    The kitchen is one of the most dangerous areas in the home from the perspective of accidents. The risk of accidents can be reduced by paying attention to fire safety, the storage of kitchen utensils, and the kitchen furnishings.

  • Living Room

    Safety hazards in the living room are related to bookshelves, the storage of items, and potential fire risks.

  • Bedroom

    Safety hazards in the bedroom are related to falling from the bed, tripping in the dark, and fire risks. The bedroom floors should not be cluttered with items that could cause tripping hazards or extension cords, nor should there …

  • Children’s Room

    In the decor of a children’s room or nursery, furniture designed especially for children is often the safest choice.

  • Bathroom

    The greatest accident risk in the shower room involves slipping and falling. The wet floors should always be dried after showering.

  • Sauna

    Using intoxicants and drying laundry in the sauna are both risk factors in sauna accidents. 

  • Yard

    The safety of the home yard can be improved by ensuring sufficient lighting, cleanliness and winter gritting.

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