Show Dangers in the Home HomeI I compiled by byone one of the largest insurance companies show that accidents in and about homes cause more than deaths ant and three million injuries in the United States every year Of these deaths about are caused by falls 5 S.- 00 from burns scalds and explosions explosions ions from front asphyxiation and 2000 from poisoning To avoid such accidents the Na Na- National National Safety Council recommends recommend the he following precautions Have rugs on polished floors an an- anchored anchored anchored or rubber Keep stairways properly lighted free of objects on which one might stumble with treads and rails hand-rails in n good repair Keep sharp instruments such as scissors picks ice-picks pins and need need- needles needles les out of reach of young children Have all medicines washing pow ders insecticides and other house house- household hold bold articles containing poison properly labeled and kept in a safe place Keep all open fires screened chimneys cleaned and all heating apparatus in safe condition Never Ne allow an automobile en engine gine to run with the garage door closed Keep steps and sidewalks clear of snow and ice |