An old adage says that 90% of accidents occur in the home. While this saying may simplify things a bit, it nevertheless captures an important fact: because people spend most of their lives at home, they naturally suffer the vast majority of injuries in their residences. Many of these injuries involve minor cuts, bumps, and bruises. But other injuries are more serious and involve broken bones, severed limbs, traumatic brain injuries, and even death. Considering the fact that people spend so much of their time in their homes, it makes sense to take time out and learn how to make their homes safer.
Because the topic of home safety is very broad, here we will take a look at some tips for practicing proper safety with respect to electrical items in the home.
As can be seen in the video, a number of common practices are actually hazardous and should be avoided. In subsequent weeks we will take a look at other aspects of home safety.
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