Home Safety Quiz

What should you do immediately after discovering a fire in your home?

• Open all windows to let the smoke out

• Try to extinguish the fire with water, regardless of its source

• Leave the house and call 911 from a safe location

• Hide in a room far from the fire

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when handling kitchen appliances?

• Unplugging appliances when not in use

• Using a wet cloth to handle electrical appliances

• Keeping appliances away from water sources

• Reading the manual before using a new appliance

What is the most important emergency contact information to have in an easily accessible place at home?

• The nearest pizza delivery

• The local library's phone number

• The national poison control hotline

• 911 or the local emergency number

To prevent falls at home, which of the following should you do?

• Leave toys and other objects on stairways

• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and shower

• Mop floors and leave them wet

• Wear socks or slippers without grip on tiled floors

Which of the following is a recommended home security measure?

• Leaving spare keys under the doormat

• Installing motion-sensor lights around the perimeter of your home

• Posting about vacations on social media while still away

• Keeping all doors and windows unlocked for easy access

What should you NOT do if you smell gas in your home?

• Open windows to ventilate the area

• Use electrical switches, including turning lights on or off

• Leave the house immediately

• Call the gas company from a safe location

How often should you test your smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly?

• Once a year

• Every month

• Every 6 months

• Only when you remember

What is the safest way to store cleaning chemicals at home?

• In their original containers, out of reach of children

• In different containers to save space

• On low shelves for easy access

• Mixed together to reduce the number of containers

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for preventing electrical fires at home?

• Using one extension cord for multiple appliances

• Regularly inspecting cords for damage

• Keeping flammable materials away from electrical appliances

• Unplugging appliances when not in use

What should you do before opening the door when someone rings the doorbell?

• Open the door without asking who it is

• Look through the peephole or use a doorbell camera to see who it is

• Leave the door unlocked in case it's a friend

• Shout through the door asking for identification