Falls
Falls are the leading cause of death when it comes to home accidents. They make up a third of all fatalities. The elderly are most affected by this type of accident. Fatalities aside, when an elderly person falls the associated problems are far more serious. While younger people may also suffer a broken bone, a broken bone is a far more serious problem for an older person in terms of healing.
Poisoning
The second leading cause of fatalities is poisoning which leads to 5,000 deaths a year in the U.S. This is a particularly heartbreaking statistic as for the most part curious young children are affected by this type of hazard. Prevent your child from serious injury and becoming one of these statistics by following the following safety tips.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer. Unlike gas, it cannot be detected be smell. You can keep your family safe by following these steps:
Minimize The Risk
Ensure that you have carbon monoxide detectors in your home and test them regularly.
Ensure your heaters are checked annually to prevent danger from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Some home security systems have carbon monoxide detection and will alert you early to unsafe levels in your home.
Fire Hazards
With over 3,000 American lives claimed each year from fire hazards, this is the third biggest killer as far as home accidents are concerned. Follow these steps to avoid fatalities and devastating burns to loved ones as well as damage to your home and belongings.
Choking
Choking is a hazard for small children who have a tendency to put small objects in their mouths!
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