Home Safety Flashcard

Front

What should you do if you smell gas in your home?

Back

Open windows and doors to ventilate

Front

Which of the following is the safest way to use electrical outlets?
Overload them with multiple plugs,
Use a single plug per outlet,
Use wet hands to plug in devices,
Use damaged cords

Back

Use a single plug per outlet

Front

What should you do if you find a fire in your home?

Back

Call emergency services and evacuate

Front

Why is it important to have a smoke detector in your home?

Back

To detect smoke and alert you to a fire

Front

What is the safest way to store cleaning chemicals?

Back

In a high, locked cabinet

Front

Which of the following is a good practice to prevent falls in the home?
Options:
Leave toys scattered on the floor
Use non-slip mats in the bathroom
Walk around in the dark
Wear socks on slippery floors

Back

Use non-slip mats in the bathroom

Front

What should you do if you accidentally cut yourself while cooking?

Back

Wash the cut and apply a bandage

Front

Why is it important to keep small objects away from young children?

Back

They could choke on them

Front

What should you do if you find a broken glass on the floor?

Back

Sweep it up immediately

Front

Which of the following is a safe practice when using a ladder?
Options:
Stand on the top step,
Have someone hold the ladder steady,
Use it on uneven ground,
Lean it against a door

Back

Have someone hold the ladder steady