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Welcome to Welcome to Home SafetyHome Safety

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Accident death statistics in IndiaAccident death statistics in India

CAUSESCAUSES NUMBERSNUMBERS % SHARE% SHARE

A)Natural Causes (Earthquake, A)Natural Causes (Earthquake, Flood etc.)Flood etc.)

17,36617,366 7 %7 %

B) Un-Natural CausesB) Un-Natural Causes

ElectrocutionElectrocution 28002800 1.5 %1.5 %

ExplosionExplosion 725725 0.3 %0.3 %

FallsFalls 70877087 3.0 %3.0 %

FireFire 2546725467 10.0 %10.0 %

Poisoning Poisoning 2339523395 9.0 %9.0 %

Road accidentsRoad accidents 8011580115 32 %32 %

OthersOthers 7706677066 36 %36 %

Total (B)Total (B) 2,38,5172,38,517 93 %93 %

Total (A & B)Total (A & B) 2,55,8832,55,883 100 %100 %

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UNSAFE ACTS & UNSAFE CONDITIONSUNSAFE ACTS & UNSAFE CONDITIONS

Unsafe Acts Unsafe Acts Leaving heating appliances unattended.Leaving heating appliances unattended. Operating vehicle at unsafe (high) speed.Operating vehicle at unsafe (high) speed. Making safety devices like fuses inoperative.Making safety devices like fuses inoperative. Unsafe position or posture.Unsafe position or posture.

Unsafe ConditionsUnsafe Conditions Wrong placement of furniture.Wrong placement of furniture. Unsafe illumination at staircase.Unsafe illumination at staircase. Wrong usage of clothes while cooking etc.Wrong usage of clothes while cooking etc. Hazardous arrangement, process, layout .Hazardous arrangement, process, layout .

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MAJOR HOME HAZARDSMAJOR HOME HAZARDS

Slips / trips and falls.Slips / trips and falls.

Cuts and bruisesCuts and bruises

Fire hazardFire hazard

Electric fire and shock hazardElectric fire and shock hazard

Other hazardsOther hazards

Form safe habits to live life without accidentForm safe habits to live life without accident

Safety

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SLIPS / TRIPS AND FALLSSLIPS / TRIPS AND FALLS Types of falls.Types of falls.

- Same level,Same level,- Different level.Different level.

Slips –Slips –- Kitchen,Kitchen,- Bathroom and.Bathroom and.- Sometimes bedroom.Sometimes bedroom.

Trips –Trips –- Bad housekeeping in kitchen.Bad housekeeping in kitchen.- Improper layout. Open cupboards, drawersImproper layout. Open cupboards, drawers- Games and toys.Games and toys.

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SLIPS / TRIPS AND FALLS contd.SLIPS / TRIPS AND FALLS contd.

Falls – Falls – - Staircases, Staircases, - Stools – Cleaning, Stools – Cleaning, - Ladders, Ladders, - Balcony or parapet wallBalcony or parapet wall- Tanks, Tanks, - RoadsRoads

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CUTS AND BRUISESCUTS AND BRUISES

Kitchen.Kitchen.- Knives, forks, cutters, openers.Knives, forks, cutters, openers.- Should be in good conditions and non-slip Should be in good conditions and non-slip

grips.grips.- Don’t do any cutting, chopping with wet Don’t do any cutting, chopping with wet

hands.hands.- Do not put knives with utensils in the sink Do not put knives with utensils in the sink

for washing.for washing.

Children.Children.- Pencil sharpeners, pen knives, geometry Pencil sharpeners, pen knives, geometry

instruments.instruments.- Never use razor blades to sharpen pencils.Never use razor blades to sharpen pencils.

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CUTS AND BRUISES contd.CUTS AND BRUISES contd.

Repair toolsRepair tools- Hammers, chisels, screw drivers etc. Hammers, chisels, screw drivers etc. - Use right tool for right jobUse right tool for right job

Clearing up broken glassesClearing up broken glasses- Not with bare handNot with bare hand- Sweep with a broom or brush into dustpanSweep with a broom or brush into dustpan- Do not mix with rubbish binsDo not mix with rubbish bins- Put on your shoes or slippers while clearingPut on your shoes or slippers while clearing

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HeatHeat FuelFuel OxygenOxygen

FIRE BASICSFIRE BASICS

REMOVE THE FUEL, CUT OFF THE OXYGEN SUPPLY, OR

COOL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FIRE.

HEAT

FUELOXYGEN

FIRE HAZARDFIRE HAZARD

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HOW FIRE KILLSHOW FIRE KILLS

SuffocationSuffocation

Smoke and poisonous gasesSmoke and poisonous gases

HeatHeat

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MAJOR HOME FIRE HAZARDSMAJOR HOME FIRE HAZARDS

Kitchen safety - cookingKitchen safety - cooking

SmokingSmoking

Heating appliancesHeating appliances

Electrical systems and equipmentElectrical systems and equipment

Open flamesOpen flames

Flammable and combustible liquidsFlammable and combustible liquids

Playing with firePlaying with fire

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KITCHENKITCHEN Leading cause of home fires.Leading cause of home fires.

Proper clothes.Proper clothes.

Use tongs for lifting hot utensils.Use tongs for lifting hot utensils.

Prevent children playing in the kitchen. Keep Prevent children playing in the kitchen. Keep match boxes and lighters out of their reach.match boxes and lighters out of their reach.

Avoid placing shelves above or near stove.Avoid placing shelves above or near stove.

Strike matches safely.Strike matches safely.

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COOKINGCOOKING

OIL FIRESOIL FIRES

Cover pan with a lidCover pan with a lid

Turn off the burnerTurn off the burner

Never pour water on a grease fireNever pour water on a grease fire

OVEN FIRES & MICROWAVES

Close the door

Turn it off

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COOKINGCOOKING

TURN POT HANDLES IN !!!!!!!

POTS CAN’T BE KNOCKED OVER OR PULLED DOWN BY SMALL CHILDREN

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Don’t leave cooking unattendedDon’t leave cooking unattended

Keep appliances cleanKeep appliances clean

Wear close fitting sleevesWear close fitting sleeves

Keep flammable objects awayKeep flammable objects away

Heat oil slowlyHeat oil slowly

Keep children away from stoveKeep children away from stove

COOKINGCOOKING

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Use only ISI certified gas stoveUse only ISI certified gas stove

To light burnerTo light burner Ensure burner knobs are closedEnsure burner knobs are closed

Check for gas leakageCheck for gas leakage

If no smell of gas, turn on cylinder valveIf no smell of gas, turn on cylinder valve

Strike a match and hold it near the burnerStrike a match and hold it near the burner

Turn the burner knob. Never turn on burner Turn the burner knob. Never turn on burner before lighting a matchbefore lighting a match

L P Gas - L P Gas -

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If the flame goes out while your stove is on If the flame goes out while your stove is on Turn off both the cylinder valve and burner Turn off both the cylinder valve and burner

knob.knob.

Open windows and doors, allow gas to Open windows and doors, allow gas to dissipatedissipate

Re light the burner only after gas is completely Re light the burner only after gas is completely dissipated. dissipated.

L P Gas -L P Gas -

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Turn off cylinder valve first and then the Turn off cylinder valve first and then the burner. burner.

Never leave gas stove unattended while it is Never leave gas stove unattended while it is on. on.

Clean the burners regularly.Clean the burners regularly.

L P Gas - After cookingL P Gas - After cooking

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Place your cylinderPlace your cylinder On ground level and upright position.On ground level and upright position. Convenient to operateConvenient to operate Easily removableEasily removable Easy access to connections and regulating Easy access to connections and regulating

devicesdevices

Rubber tubeRubber tube ISI approved and accessible for inspectionISI approved and accessible for inspection Never be concealed Never be concealed

L P Gas -L P Gas -

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L P Gas cylinder deliveryL P Gas cylinder delivery

Seal in tactSeal in tact

Check for leaks by using soap solutionCheck for leaks by using soap solution

L P Gas - L P Gas -

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Close both cylinder valve and burner knobClose both cylinder valve and burner knob Remove leaking cylinderRemove leaking cylinder Put out all open fires Put out all open fires Open all doors, windows for ventillationOpen all doors, windows for ventillation Do not touch any electrical switchDo not touch any electrical switch Evacuate the kitchenEvacuate the kitchen Warn neighboursWarn neighbours Inform the dealerInform the dealer Call fire serviceCall fire service

L P Gas - In case you smell gas L P Gas - In case you smell gas

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Its bad for you, ask the surgeon generalIts bad for you, ask the surgeon general

Leading cause of fires that result in deathLeading cause of fires that result in death

Use and empty ashtraysUse and empty ashtrays

Check for smoldering butts (after parties)Check for smoldering butts (after parties)

Don’t smoke in bedDon’t smoke in bed

SMOKINGSMOKING

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Stable holders for candlesStable holders for candles

Don’t leave unattendedDon’t leave unattended

Flash lights instead of candlesFlash lights instead of candles

Hot wax burnsHot wax burns

Christmas treeChristmas tree

Candles and lights during DiwaliCandles and lights during Diwali

FESTIVALS - OPEN FLAMESFESTIVALS - OPEN FLAMES

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ELECTRIC FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARDELECTRIC FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD Check Wires and Plugs - Loose, Insulation, Check Wires and Plugs - Loose, Insulation,

Naked Joints, Never run under the mats/CarpetsNaked Joints, Never run under the mats/Carpets

Never Plug in more than one appliances into one Never Plug in more than one appliances into one socket.socket.

Use appliances with 3 pin plugs only.Use appliances with 3 pin plugs only.

Cracks, Broken Plugs, Loose connectionsCracks, Broken Plugs, Loose connections

Never operate electrical appliances with wet Never operate electrical appliances with wet hands or wet clothes or shoes.hands or wet clothes or shoes.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIP

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Children – Children – - Don’t poke fingers, sticks, pencils etc.Don’t poke fingers, sticks, pencils etc.

Never leave an electrical gadget in operation un Never leave an electrical gadget in operation un attended.attended.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIP

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SURVIVAL TIPSSURVIVAL TIPS

Fire Detection – Fire Detection – The smoke detectors sound alarmThe smoke detectors sound alarm

Fire Protection -Fire Protection - Fire extinguishers - Effective for small, contained firesFire extinguishers - Effective for small, contained fires Have the right type of Fire extinguishers (A-B-C)Have the right type of Fire extinguishers (A-B-C) Escape routes identifiedEscape routes identified Crawl under smoke. Stop, drop, and rollCrawl under smoke. Stop, drop, and roll

First aid for burns -First aid for burns - Run cool water for 10 to 15 minutesRun cool water for 10 to 15 minutes

- Call a doctorCall a doctor- Don’t apply other ointmentDon’t apply other ointment

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OTHER HAZARDSOTHER HAZARDS

Injuries to toddlersInjuries to toddlers

MedicationMedication

Theft and burglariesTheft and burglaries

Natural calamities Natural calamities - Earthquake Earthquake - FloodFlood- Lightning Lightning

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