Safety In Your HomeMost injuries occur in the home. In the United States, every 15-minutes nearly 5 people die from injuries in the home environment from preventable injuries from falls, drowning, poisoning, burns, suffocation (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC). While all ages are at risk, most childhood injuries also occur in the home.
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When you bring a new baby into your home or when you move into a new home, this new environment increases injury risk. Having appropriate layers of protection will help to reduce injury risk and keep your family safe. If you have questions, or if you would like a personal Childproofing Home Safety Consultation, please call 323-491-6197.
Childproofing your homeA home is never fully childproof. Nothing replaces adult supervision. But with just a slight lapse in supervision can can result in an injury, but with proper layers of protection will help prevent injuries. More . . .
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Fire PreventionTwo thirds of deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or with non-working smoke alarms. A similar risk is Carbon Monoxide (CO) a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas found in the fumes of fuel that contain carbon, like wood, coal, and gasoline are also responsible for numerous unintentional inhalation deaths in the home. More . . .
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Pool & JacuzziMost drownings occur in private pools and Jacuzzi. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children under 5 years of age. Most toddlers who have drowned were not expected to have been in the pool area but somewhere else in the home. This is why layers of protection is so important. More . . .
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BarbecueJuly is the highest month for grill related fires. Over 50% of grill fires happen on a terrace, patio or balcony and 50% of burn related injuries are burns. More . . .
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Playground
Most severe playground injuries are from home playgrounds that are 100% preventable. Most injuries are from lack of adult supervision, improper installation and maintenance. More...
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