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Do you feel that your home is a safe place and that danger lies only in the outside world? Would you be surprised to learn that your "safe place" could be a very dangerous place? The truth is that accidents at home result（1）more injuries than motor vehicle and workplace
accidents put together. Serious injuries and even death can be caused by accidental falls, fires, burns, poisonings and electrical hazards. Falls are the number one cause of accidental deaths in the home every year and main reason for accidental deaths of the elderly. They are mostly due（2）slippery surfaces or loose rugs. Fires, often caused by cigarette smoking, are（3）for the smoke and poisonous gases they create than for the actual flames. Electrical hazards, responsible（4）many home fires, are frequently caused by overloaded wires and fixtures. Burns happen most often to children and the elderly, usually in the bathroom, when the water is too（5）. The（6）cause of accidental deaths at home for people between the ages of 14 and 44 is poisoning, often the result of the misuse of medicines. Accidents and injuries in the home don't have to（7）. They can be prevented if simple
precaut10ns are taken.
Safety Tips
In the Kitchen:
• Turn all pot handles toward the back of the stove.
• Use a steady step stool when reaching for items on high shelves.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
• Keep knives and sharp objects in a safe place.
• Store cleaning materials and poisons in their original containers and lock them away if you have small children.
In the Bathroom:
• Set the hot water heater at a temperature（8）than 120 degrees
• Don't use electrical appliances（9）radios and hair dryers near water, and never touch them with wet hands.
• Keep medicines and vitamins clearly labeled and store them in childproof containers.
Throughout the House:
• Don't plug too many appliances into the same wall outlet or extension cord.
• Make sure rugs and carpets are secure.
• If an electrical cord is damaged（10）any way, do not use it. Have it repaired or replaced.
• Keep hallways and stairs well lighted and free from clutter.
• Install smoke detectors and keep them in working order.
• If you smoke, never smoke in bed and be careful not to smoke in a place where you might fall asleep.
• Keep emergency numbers next to the telephone.
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