Home Safety

To avoid food poisoning, perishable items should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than ? days

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Select all of the following statements that are true about small kitchen appliances

They should be kept away from the edge of the counter, the manufacturer's directions for use should be followed, and They should be turned off and unplugged when not in use

To prevent the spread of flames caused by grease spill on the stove or in the oven, use a fire extinguisher or throw ? on the fire source.

baking soda

The garage should be kept well ventilated in order to guard against:

carbon monoxide poisoning

To prevent cuts, the sharp edge of knives and scissors should be:

directed away from your body

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

Tools can be used safely for jobs that they were not designed for:

false

Every kitchen should be equipped with a:

fire extinguisher and smoke detector

All spills should be cleaned up:

immediately

Where should flammable materials be stored?

in a fireproof container

The ? is the most hazardous room in the home because it contains many potentially dangerous appliances and objects.

kitchen

Garage door sensors should be tested:

periodically

To make your home a safe environment, ? measures need to be taken on a moment- by moment basis

preventive

Space heaters:

should be kept away from walkways and can be a fire hazard

In order to prevent accidental spillage, pots and pans:

should be watched carefully

It is not safe to leave tools out and workbenches cluttered with nails and tools.

true

Which of the following are safe places to store poisons?

under the kitchen sink, out of the reach of children, and in a locked cabinet

When is the best time to clean lawn equipment?

when it is turned off and cooled down

Eye protection should be worn when:

working with wood or metal, working with harsh chemicals and cutting grass