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If you're grinding without goggles, it shouldn't be a surprise if you get metal in your eye. But there are plenty of ways you can get hurt with DIY that [...]

Advice on making the home safe for children is presented. The main areas where accidents occur are stairs, the kitchen, the living room and the bathroom.

There are a number of ways in which a home can be adapted to make it more comfortable, especially for the elderly or the disabled. Aspects which need to be taken into account include lighting, getting in and out of the house, getting around the house and ease of use of the bathroom and toilet. Many pieces of equipment can be obtained at relatively little expense, and in some cases are available free to people in particular need.

Many people are injured at home each year in accidents that could be prevented. People should take care when they are walking on stairs to avoid falling, hazardous cleaners such as laundry detergent should be placed high on shelves and smoke detectors should be installed in the bedrooms.

The home electrical system causes about 46,000 fires a year in the United States, according to estimates by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These fires result in 440 deaths, [...]

Safety tips are provided for keeping the laundry area safe and efficient as the greatest hazards of the flood and fire comes from the washer and dryer in a house. One of the tips include the replacement of the hose that is cracked, blistered and soft, or has corroded fitting, and the step by step replacement procedure of this is also described.

Child-proofing household appliances, furnishings, and rooms can decrease the danger of injury to a child. Safety measures for these, and during fires, are described. Treatment for a child who ingests poison is discussed.

Most home accidents are preventable with care and maintenance. Keeping attics, garages, and basements clear of clutter is one way to prevent fires. Cleaning chimneys regularly to prevent buildup of dangerous creosote is also important, as is keeping the lint filters of gas dryers clean. It is crucial to keep smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in good working order.

National Safety Council statistics show that home accidents cause over 22,000 deaths a year. Such fatalities can prevented by intalling smoke alarms, holding regular fire drills and keeping a list of emergency telephone numbers.