Electricity lights and often heats our homes. It provides energy to cook our food and provide many labor saving services. Make sure that your home has ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI). These devices monitor electricity as it is used and if an imbalance develops in the system, the GFCI will shut down power.
Use caution with electrical appliances such as curling irons and hair dryers in the bathroom. Remember that such an appliance dropped into water can cause electric shock, which can be fatal. Wipe up all water spills before using electric appliances in kitchen or bathroom.
All family members using power towels should do so with care. Use common sense and don’t allow children to use tools that could prove dangerous.
Never overload a plug-in or electrical circuit with too many appliances.
The kitchen is another room filled with potential dangers. Knives, appliances, a heat source, and other tools are helpful but can cause injury. Read use guides for all new appliances and apply common sense to kitchen work. Remember that a dull knife is much more likely to cause cuts than a sharpened blade because a dull knife requires more pressure, which can cause the knife to slip.
Safe food handling is another kitchen issue and although it may prevent illness rather than accident, safe food handling is very important. Make sure that all meats are cooked to a safe temperature with the use of a meat thermometer. Don't mix raw foods with cooked products. Wash hands after handling any raw food product and keep counters wiped clean with an antibacterial product. Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Never consume food that looks or smells rotten. Discard any product that could be tainted or is past the safe use date.
Home improvement projects can enhance the appearance of our homes and make life more pleasant. Many home injuries occur during home improvement projects. Some of the things to look out for while involved in do-it-yourself projects include: