What are basic home safety rules?

Intermountain Healthcare

Accidents often happen at home. Follow these basic safety rules to stay safe and get help when you need it.

Put the Poison Control Center number on every phone: 1-800-222-1222.
List other important phone numbers near the phone too. Your list may include phone numbers for your doctor or clinic, close family members, or friends.
Teach your children about the 911 number. Make sure they know it's for emergencies, not for fun.
Keep this guide near the phone. It will help you know when to get medical help. You can write important phone numbers on the inside of the back cover.
Keep all phones where you can easily get to them. Have at least one phone on every floor of your house.

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Household Safety

Many accidents and injuries happen in the home. However, there are many steps you can take to prevent these injuries and keep you and your family safer at home. A household safety checklist for each room in your home is a good idea. These lists can be found on many websites or in your local library. They offer advice on how to childproof your home, how to install and use smoke detectors, and advice on bathroom and kitchen safety.

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