Safety at Home Quiz

What should you do if there is a fire in your home?

• Call a friend for advice

• Evacuate the building immediately and call emergency services.

• Stay inside and wait for the fire to go out

• Try to put out the fire yourself

Which of the following is a common cause of electrical fires?

• Improper installation of electrical equipment

• Excessive use of electrical appliances

• Overloaded electrical circuits

• Faulty wiring

What should you do if you suspect a gas leak in your home?

• Ignore the smell and hope it goes away

• Open all the windows and doors to let the gas escape

• Try to fix the leak yourself

• Evacuate the premises and call your gas company or emergency services

Which of the following is a poisonous substance commonly found at home?

• vinegar

• detergent

• bleach

• toothpaste

What is the best way to prevent accidental poisoning at home?

• Store all cleaning products, medications, and other toxic substances in an easily accessible place.

• Leave cleaning products, medications, and other toxic substances within reach of children.

• Keep all cleaning products, medications, and other toxic substances out of reach and locked away from children.

• Keep cleaning products, medications, and other toxic substances in open containers.

What should you do if you find a stranger at your door?

• Ask the stranger to come back later.

• Open the door and invite the stranger in.

• Give the stranger your personal information.

• Do not open the door or let the stranger inside.

Which of the following is an important safety measure for preventing burglaries?

• Installing a security system

• Not locking doors and windows

• Advertising expensive belongings

• Leaving doors and windows open

What should you do if you see a downed power line?

• Ignore it and continue with your activities

• Approach it and try to fix it yourself

• Stay away from it and call the emergency services

• Touch it to see if it's live

Which of the following is a safe practice when using a ladder?

• Use a ladder that is too short for the task at hand.

• Carry heavy objects while climbing the ladder.

• Maintain three points of contact with the ladder at all times.

• Lean the ladder against an unstable surface.

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

• Wash the cut with clean water, apply pressure to stop the bleeding, seek medical attention if necessary, and cover the cut with a sterile bandage.

• Wrap the cut with a dirty cloth

• Ignore the cut and continue cooking

• Apply salt to the cut to stop the bleeding