Safety Tips Around the Home
| Area |
What to do |
Why do it? |
| Cabinets and Drawers |
Add pressure-release latches and spring-loaded latches onto cabinets and drawers when children are present in the home. Call 1300 ALLTRADES for child proofing cabinets and drawers. |
Dangerous chemicals, electrical outlets/appliances, and small objects that can fit into a child’s mouth pose dangers to young children. Childproofing your home will help keep your children safe. |
| Electrical |
Check for damaged outlets, power cords, and/or plugs. Remove extension cords. Replace fire and smoke alarms every 5 years. Test for operation at the change of each season. Add a safety switch to your meter box. |
Many fires are caused by unsafe electrical sockets or power cords. These can be avoided with regular checks in most cases. Ensure you check electrical items regularly to prevent fires. Keeping your smoke alarms operational will ensure a safe home. Safety switches also known as an RCD (residual current device) protect against electrocution. Ideal for environments with children. |
| Doors and Windows |
Make sure your home is secure from burglars. Inspect doors and locks and make sure your deadbolts are long and strong enough. Install an alarm system before you experience a burglary. |
Most homeowners wait until after they have been burgled to install an alarm system or secure their home. By acting before you experience trouble, you save yourself and your family time, trouble, and worry. Call 1300 ALLTRADES to help secure your home today. |
| Home Projects |
Always wear the necessary protective clothing, eye and ear protection, when tackling do-it-yourself projects: thongs and shorts are a recipe for disaster. Only work in areas where you are comfortable or have experience in. Keep a first aid kit nearby. |
Many homeowners jump into home projects without first considering the costs – in terms of time, money, and safety. By sticking with projects in which you have previous experience and knowledge, you avoid unknown hazards. Call 1300 ALLTRADES to find an experienced, tradesman qualified to undertake your specific project. |
| Swimming Pools |
Check locks and test regularly for correct operation. Walk around the pool fence perimeter and check for any signs of weakness in the pool fence itself. |
The swimming pool fence is an area that needs to be 100% functional at all times, particularly if there are young children around. Ensuring that the pool fences and gates are secure will minimize the risk of a child entering the pool area unsupervised. |
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