General
1. Install smoke detectors in each bedroom corridor, at the top of each stairway and along your normal exit route. Replace the batteries at the same time every year. For example, on your birthday or a particular holiday.
2. Set your water heater no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. At 130 F a severe scald burn can occur is just 30 seconds.
In the Kitchen
3. Keep pot handles turned in and appliance cords away from the edge of the counter.
4. Keep hot liquids and other hot items away from the edge of the counter or table.
5. Establish a "safe area" where a child can be placed away from risk. Establish a "No Zone" in front of the stove, and teach your child to stay away from that area.
6. Be careful using the microwave. Steam escaping from the container can cause scald burns. Foods can be only warm in one spot and scalding in another.
In the Bathroom
7. Run cold water into the tub first, then add hot water. Keep children away from faucets.
8. Never leave young children alone in the bathroom for any reason.
Outside
9. Do not use gasoline for any purpose other than to fuel an engine. Use the safest product available for the intended job.
10. Always fuel power mowers outside where there is adequate ventilation.
Keep this information on your refrigerator
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