Health unit 4 HOME SAFETY
To avoid food poisoning, perishable items should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than _____ days.
4 to 5
To avoid spoilage, store perishable items in the refrigerator, but only for _______days
4 to 5
True or False Eye protection should only be worn when cutting the grass.
False
True or False It is not necessary to test a garage door sensor periodically.
False
True or False It is safe to leave a space heater unattended while children are nearby.
False
True or False Tools can be used safely for jobs that they were not designed to do.
False
__________is one of the most common household accidents
Poisoning
True or False Every kitchen should be equipped with a fire extinguisher and smoke detector.
True
True or False Flammable materials should not be stored near extreme heat or engines that create sparks.
True
True or False It is not safe to leave tools out and workbenches cluttered with nails and tools.
True
True or False Lawn equipment should not be cleaned while the motor is running.
True
True or False Poisons should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children.
True
True or False To guard against carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important to keep the garage well ventilated.
True
True or False To prevent accidental spillage, pots and pans should be watched carefully.
True
To prevent cuts, the sharp edges of knives and scissors should always be directed ____________
away from
To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill on the stove or in the oven, use a fire extinguisher or throw _____ on the fire source.
baking soda
Small appliances should only be used in accordance to the manufacturer's ____________
directions
Next to the kitchen, the ________ is the most hazardous living area in your house.
garage
Every year, over 3.4 million accidents involving serious injury occur in the _____
home
All spills should be cleaned up ___________
immediately
By far, the ______is the most hazardous room in your home.
kitchen
The ________ is the most hazardous room in the home because it contains many potentially dangerous appliances and objects.
kitchen
To make your home a safe environment preventative actions need to be taken on a __________ basis.
moment by moment
To make your home a safe environment preventative actions need to be taken on a_____________ basis.
moment by moment
One of the ways of preventing childhood accidents near the stove is to make sure ___________________
pot handles are not sticking over the edge
Every kitchen should be equipped with a fire extinguisher and ___________
smoke detector
_________are the leading cause of falls in the kitchen.
spills
