New Year Safety Resolutions
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Make home safety one of your resolutions in the New Year. To ensure a safe and happy 2003, here are some monthly "around-the-house" safety tips that homeowners can resolve to follow. To assist you these topics will be included in each newsletter this year.
- January: Create a smoke alarm checklist. A new year means a new start. Homeowners are encouraged to test their smoke alarms once a month. What better time to begin than the first month of the New Year? Homeowners should have smoke alarms on each floor of their home, and one in each bedroom.
- February: Install or check carbon monoxide alarms.
- March (Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24): Lock poisons out of children's reach. According to the National Safety Council, nearly 300,000 people each year suffer from poisonings, with more than 6,000 cases resulting in death. One way to prevent poisoning is by storing all cleaning supplies, hazardous chemicals and medications out of reach of children and in a locked cabinet.
- April: Install non-skid backing or tape under all area rugs. Statistics show that 50 percent of "foolish," preventable injuries occur in or around the home. Since falls are the leading cause of home injury for children and seniors, people should place a non-skid backing or tape underneath all area rugs. Installing slip-resistant finishes or mats in the shower or tub can also help prevent nasty falls.
- May: Fence in your pool. With Memorial Day marking the beginning of swimming pool season, ensure the safety of your family and neighbors by installing a tall fence with a locked gate around your swimming pool.
- June (National Home Safety Week, June 10-16): Conduct a home safety inspection. The Home Safety Council has a home safety checklist at www.homesafetycouncil.org
- July: Clean your outdoor grill after each use to prevent grease buildup that can catch fire. Even after cooking the grill will remain hot, so be sure to keep children away.
- August: Install deadbolt locks on exterior doors. With the number of "latchkey" kids increasing each school year, parents can help ensure their children are safe inside the home by installing 1-inch deadbolt locks on all external doors.
- September (Baby Safety Month): Check mini-blinds. Place cribs away from windows and blind cords out of reach of children to help prevent strangulation.
- October (National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13): Change your smoke alarm batteries. Starting in January, you've been checking your smoke alarm each month; this month is the time to change your smoke alarm battery as you inspect and adjust every clock in your home with the end of daylight saving time.
- November: Check your fire extinguishers. The start of the holiday season also marks an increase in cooking and grease fires. Remember to keep a fire extinguisher handy for the amateur -- and experienced -- chef, and make sure you know how to use it.
- December: Decorate with delight. Make this a safe and festive holiday season by purchasing miniature lights tested by an independent laboratory, such as UL.
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