quiz 1: home safety issues
Before using the lawn mower or other power equipment:
clear the yard of people and pets
Floors and walkways should be kept free of
clutter
Never light a fire with gasoline or other flammable chemicals.
in the fireplace
To avoid food poisoning, perishable items should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than
4-5 days
Which measure is important to keep children from reaching pots?
Do not allow the handles of pots to stick out over the edge of the stove.
How is our personal safety related to the safety of others?
When one person acts in an unsafe manner, others can easily be injured as well.
Children should be allowed to play in a pool only when:
a responsible adult is supervising
an unplanned event that usually results in injury or loss
accident
When eating, children should:
always use dull-edged utensils
When smoking, always deposit ash in a(n)
ashtray
Where is the safest place to operate a hair dryer?
away from water
To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill on the stove or in the oven, use a fire extinguisher or throw
baking soda
Beds should be covered with fire retardant
blankets
should be sturdy and equipped with a ladder and a guardrail.
bunk beds
The garage should be kept well ventilated in order to guard against:
carbon monoxide poisoning
the first step in the prevention of accidents
careful consideration
the type of behavior that can lead to accidents
careless
Display keepsakes and plants out of the reach of
children
When using the fireplace, never leave the room unless the screen is
closed
Eye protection should be worn when:
cutting grass working with wood or metal working with harsh chemicals
To prevent cuts, the sharp edges of knives and scissors should always be:
directed away from the body
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
Every kitchen should be equipped with a:
fire extinguisher smoke detector
Where should flammable materials be stored?
in a fireproof container
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
one inch of water
Which of the following are safe places to store poisons?
out of reach of children in a locked cabinet
Torn or loose carpets should be
replaced
the second step in the prevention of accidents
responsible behavior
the basis for responsible behavior
rules of safety
the freedom from the occurrence of accidents
safety
In order to prevent accidental spillage, pots and pans:
should be watched carefully
Space heaters:
should not be left unattended should be kept away from walkways can be a fire hazard
should be carpeted or covered with a non-slip surface and equipped with sturdy handrails.
stairways
Overexposure to the sun's rays can be prevented with the use of:
sunscreen
Stray animals should be avoided because:
they could bite and give you rabies
should be kept locked at all times.
weapons
When trimming plants and vines:
wear gloves
When is the best time to clean lawn equipment?
when it is turned off and cooled down
Weed killers and rodent poisons should not be used:
where pets and young children play
