HOUSEHOLD SAFETY- How safe is your Kitchen for children?

A home is a place where the family comes back to rest, bond and stay. Its a haven made specifically for all members of the family to relax and feel safe. However , how safe can a home be especially with little and young children around? An accident or injury can occur in any part of your home. Some safety hazards are obvious — such as a toy truck left lying at the top of the stairs. Others are not so easily identified — such as a stairway railing that has become loose.
The following check list will help you identify the hazards in the home and take necessary actions to mitigate on any accident.

Kitchen

• Put all knives, forks, scissors, and other sharp tools in a lockable drawer.
• Position all chairs and step stools away from the stove.
• While cooking, place all pot handles on the stove turned inward or placed on back burners where kids can't reach.
• Store all glass objects and appliances with sharp blades stored out of reach of children.
• Unplugged all electrical appliances when not in use and keep the cords out of reach for children.
• Tightly close all vitamin or medicine bottles and stored in a high cabinet.
• Store all matches and lighters in a lockable drawer or out of reach for children.
• Keep the cabinet under the sink free of cleaning supplies, bug sprays, dishwasher detergent, and dish washing liquids.store them in a safe place away from children.
• Do not keep alcohol and bottles within children reach.
• Remove any plastic garbage bags and sandwich bags to avoid suffocation from children using them as playing tools.
• All cords or wires from wall telephones or cable TV should be placed or installed at a height higher for the children.
• Always install a working fire extinguisher and teach/educate all family members on how to use it.
• The child's highchair should have a safety belt with a strap between the legs for safety.
•  Child proof latches should be installed on all cabinet doors in the house.

There are so many much more that has to be installed or checked in the kitchen, of importance is to provide a first aid box with neccessary essential and endevour to train some family members or the house help in basic first aid.

I trust this information will go a long way to assist us check and remain vigilant in making out kitchen safe.
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Have a safe and productive day.

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Jael

Eye Protection during welding

                             
Eye protection during welding is an essential part of the welding process. Before anyone plans on undertaking a welding assignment, it is paramount to understand the risks involved as well as prepare for mitigation. Arc welding results in burns that are caused by the sparks while oxy-fuel welding yield flames.
In both cases, a welding helmet and safety googles should be worn for protection. Below are some of the main factors that must be put into consideration when planning on a welding job.

• Review and plan the area where the welding will take place. Note that considerations of fire and explosion are particularly important, and a welding permit may be required.
• Make sure the immediate area is free of any tripping hazards; welders have no peripheral vision with the helmet down.
• Isolate the area with curtains to absorb radiation if workers other than the welder will be in the area.
• Identify and cover any highly reflective surfaces.
• Wear the appropriate eye protection selected on the basis of type of welding and visual requirements of the task. If using a helmet, be sure to wear safety glasses with sideshields under the helmet.
• Others in the area should also wear eye protection, especially if chipping hammers are used.
• Keep eye protection in good condition.
• Wear clothing and gloves that protect against UV radiation.
• Anyone experiencing a flash burn should seek medical treatment to avoid infection, which increases the potential for permanent injury.
• Educate welders and other personnel on the hazards of welding and the importance of seeking treatment for flash burns.

 We will talk about ear protection in our next post.


Have a safe and productive day.


Love


Jael