It can sometimes be difficult to remember all the little things we should be doing to keep our families safe. If you have any children, you will understand this completely. Luckily there are a lot of observances during the year that remind us to take time out from our busy lives and think about safety. Home Safety Month is in June each year. Here, we will examine some of the solutions to the top 5 hidden dangers in the home, in order to help parents keep everyone safe.
Invisible and deadly, carbon monoxide is the silent killer. It is invisible and has no odour, and it is actually the leading cause of accidental poisonings. It's produced by improperly working appliances, fireplaces, and it can even seep into the house from a running car in the garage.
A carbon monoxide alarm is the only way for you to protect your family from poisoning. Each level of the home should have an alarm installed, especially outside the sleeping areas, and don't forget one for the basement. Check with your fire department to see what local and state laws require in terms of placement. Your home appliances should all be inspected on a regular basis.
Fire extinguishers are essential. Unattended cooking is the main reason behind home fires, so start by staying in the kitchen when you're using the stovetop, checking food frequently when it's in the oven, and keeping the range clear of anything that can catch fire.
Most people don't consider that cracks in the foundation to be dangerous but they can be. Radon is something that most homeowners have no idea about, but it is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. Radon is also odourless, and it is a radioactive gas that can move through the ground and seep into the home through the cracks in the foundation. Even if you don't have a basement, radon can still enter your home through cracks around service pipes and construction joints.
Radon can be detected using a kit that can be purchased, as you won't be able to smell or see this gas.
The speed that fires can spread in the home is very fast, and most people aren't aware of this. You and your family may only have about two minutes after a smoke alarm sounds, to exit the home before the fire overtakes the entire structure. Escaping from a home that is on fire safely is dependent on having a fire alarm warn you, but for all residents to exit in time, you should have a plan worked out with your family. Surprisingly, a recent survey showed that the fire escape strategy is only practiced by 29 percent of families.
The chance of burglary is actually overlooked in many households. Many of us believe that it's not something we need to consider, but the sad truth is that every 14 seconds there is a break-in somewhere. These are a few of the most effective ways to prevent thieves from gaining access to your home: solid core entry doors should be installed along with high-quality deadbolts; entries to the home should be well-lit; metal grates should be installed on the windows in the basement; if there are bushes in the yard, keep them trimmed neatly so they can't be utilized by thieves to hide in. But you'll enjoy extra piece of mind by storing your most valuable possessions in a safe.
Invisible and deadly, carbon monoxide is the silent killer. It is invisible and has no odour, and it is actually the leading cause of accidental poisonings. It's produced by improperly working appliances, fireplaces, and it can even seep into the house from a running car in the garage.
A carbon monoxide alarm is the only way for you to protect your family from poisoning. Each level of the home should have an alarm installed, especially outside the sleeping areas, and don't forget one for the basement. Check with your fire department to see what local and state laws require in terms of placement. Your home appliances should all be inspected on a regular basis.
Fire extinguishers are essential. Unattended cooking is the main reason behind home fires, so start by staying in the kitchen when you're using the stovetop, checking food frequently when it's in the oven, and keeping the range clear of anything that can catch fire.
Most people don't consider that cracks in the foundation to be dangerous but they can be. Radon is something that most homeowners have no idea about, but it is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. Radon is also odourless, and it is a radioactive gas that can move through the ground and seep into the home through the cracks in the foundation. Even if you don't have a basement, radon can still enter your home through cracks around service pipes and construction joints.
Radon can be detected using a kit that can be purchased, as you won't be able to smell or see this gas.
The speed that fires can spread in the home is very fast, and most people aren't aware of this. You and your family may only have about two minutes after a smoke alarm sounds, to exit the home before the fire overtakes the entire structure. Escaping from a home that is on fire safely is dependent on having a fire alarm warn you, but for all residents to exit in time, you should have a plan worked out with your family. Surprisingly, a recent survey showed that the fire escape strategy is only practiced by 29 percent of families.
The chance of burglary is actually overlooked in many households. Many of us believe that it's not something we need to consider, but the sad truth is that every 14 seconds there is a break-in somewhere. These are a few of the most effective ways to prevent thieves from gaining access to your home: solid core entry doors should be installed along with high-quality deadbolts; entries to the home should be well-lit; metal grates should be installed on the windows in the basement; if there are bushes in the yard, keep them trimmed neatly so they can't be utilized by thieves to hide in. But you'll enjoy extra piece of mind by storing your most valuable possessions in a safe.
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