Home Safety II

___ floors should be covered with non-slip rugs.

Hardwood

___ should be displayed out of the reach of small children and pets.

Plants and flowers

When eating, children should:

always use dull-edged utensils

Smokers should always deposit ash in a(n) .

ashtray

Where is the safest place to operate a hair dryer?

away from water

Display keepsakes out of the reach of ___ and away from the edge of a shelf.

children

When using the fireplace, never leave the room unless the screen is

closed

Floors and walkways should be kept free of

clutter

As a safety precaution, do not talk or laugh while you are

eating

Bathtubs and shower stalls should be equipped with a grab bar and a rubber mat to help prevent:

falling

Accidents are not preventable in the home.

false

This lesson teaches that you should never light a fire in the ___ with gasoline or other flammable chemicals.

fireplace

Treat all guns as if they are

loaded

To prevent accidental overdose, medications should be kept:

locked in a cabinet out of reach of children

It is important never to leave young children unattended near water because they can drown in as little as _________ of water.

one inch

Torn or loose carpets should be

replaced

Children should never be left alone in a bathtub or near a toilet.

true

To prevent infants and young children from choking, cut their food into pieces that can be easily swallowed.

true