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Home safety is an important topic that needs to be “top of mind” in every household. Learn and follow important safety tips to help keep yourself and your family members as safe as possible at all times.

Household Chemical Safety

Most homes have cleaning solutions and other household chemicals that have the potential to be harmful to humans and/or pets if ingested or as a result of exposure.

Household Chemical Safety Continued

• Keep all chemical solutions tightly sealed.
• Do not remove chemical solutions from their original containers.
• Do not store chemicals in the same areas where food, beverages or medicine is stored.
• Store chemicals in a secure area that cannot be accessed by children or pets.
• Keep the poison control phone number handy in case of problems: 1-800-222-1222.
• Keep Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) forms on hand for the chemicals in your home so you know what to do as a result of exposure.
• Many can be accessed online at http://hazard.com/msds/ , http://www.msds.com/ and http://www.msdssearch.com/ .
• If you need MSDS forms that you cannot find, contact the manufacturer.

Fire Safety

Every family should be concerned about the dangers of fire. Take steps to make sure that you are prepared if such a situation occurs.

Fire Safety Continued

• Install smoke detectors in your kitchen, garage, all bedrooms and other areas of the home where appropriate, being sure they are installed on each level of your home.
• Test smoke detectors regularly and change batteries when you set the clock forward and back each spring and fall.
• Place fire extinguishers in key areas throughout your home (kitchen, bedrooms, garage, other areas as dictated by your habits) and ensure that household members know how to use them.
• Establish a fire evacuation plan and be sure that everyone in your household knows what it is; practice via periodic fire drills.
• If you have a two- or three-story home, be sure that portable fire escape ladders are accessible from upstairs rooms.
• Make sure your street address is clearly visible from the street in case firefighters (or other emergency service providers) need to be able to find your home.

Fire Prevention

It is, of course, also important, to take steps to minimize the risks of fire in your home by following appropriate fire prevention tips.

Fire Prevention Continued

• Do not leave the stove, oven, iron, grill or other similar items unattended when they are turned on.
• Avoid placing space heaters or candles near fabric, bedding, or anything flammable. Keep these items away from areas where they can be reached or knocked over by children or pets.
• Only use space heaters in areas that are properly ventilated.
• Store matches and lighters in secure areas out of reach of children.
• Store filled gasoline containers, firewood and any other explosive or combustible items away from your home or attached garage.
• Have your heating system and fireplace serviced at the end of each summer so you can be sure they are safe to operate before the temperatures dip.
• Keep your yard free of dead vegetation, twigs, straw, leaves, etc., as these items can pose fire risks.
• Be sure to keep the lid on your trashcan closed.

Electrical Safety

Safety concerns associated with electricity are related to both fire safety and personal safety. Take care to avoid electrical problems that could result in fires or cause injury to members of your household.

Electrical Safety Continued

• Use extension cords only as directed, being careful not to exceed recommended wattage
• Do not place power cords under rugs or coil them up while in use.
• Make sure that all of the outlets used by your appliances are grounded.
• Regularly check ground fault circuit interrupters (GFI)
• Place covers over electrical outlets that are not in use.
• Never cut or alter a plug in order to get it to fit into an electrical outlet.

Kitchen Safety

Most people spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room of the home. With all of the potential safety risks in this room, it deserves special attention in any discussion of home safety.

Kitchen Safety Continued

• Store all sharp cooking utensils and serving ware in locations that cannot be easily accessed by children.
• Make sure that knives are placed in storage areas with the blades pointing to the back, so the first thing you touch when reaching in is the handle.
• Keep your refrigerator between 34 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Keep your freezer between -10 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Avoid thawing frozen food at room temperature, instead allowing it to thaw in the refrigerator or using your microwave.
• Do not use food products past their expiration date, being aware that foods spoil more rapidly once they have been opened.
• Install child proofing devices on cabinets if you have young children or pets who are able to get into cabinet doors.

Slip and Fall Safety

Many home injuries occur as a result of slips, trips and falls. Take steps to reduce this significant risk in your household.

Slip and Fall Safety Continued

• Ensure that each room of your home has proper lighting.
• Ensure all interior and exterior stairway handrails are firmly affixed to the wall.
• Make sure throw rugs are firmly affixed to the floor, or remove them.
• Place “wet floor” signs out when areas are drying due to being mopped or a spill.
• Periodically check door thresholds to ensure they are firmly held in place and that the flooring beneath them is not loose or fraying.
• Get each household member in the habit of picking up after themselves so that items aren’t left on the floor in trafficked areas.
• Alert household members about the importance of keeping walkways clear so they’ll pick up any items they see in the way, not just ones they are personally responsible for.
• Avoid leaving electrical cords in areas where people walk.

Home Invasion Safety

Takings steps to prevent your home from being targeted by burglars is an important part of any comprehensive approach to home safety.

Home Invasion Safety Continued

• Do not leave keys to your home under the doormat, hanging on nails, placed in potted plants, or any other areas outside your home.
• When having your car serviced, do not leave your entire key ring; instead only give the key to your vehicle to the service technician.
• Install peep holes in your doors so that you never have to open the door without being sure of who is on the other side.
• Don’t allow mail and newspapers to pile up when you are out of town; have someone gather them for you if you are going to be away.
• Consider installing a burglar alarm system.
• Avoid leaving notes on the door alerting friends, delivery drivers, etc. that you are not in and when you expect to return.
• Turn down the ringer on your home phone when you are out so that a loud, unanswered phone does not alert potential intruders that the property is empty.
• Do not leave valuables lying around or in areas where they are visible through doors or curtains.
• Keep your garage door pulled down.
• Keep the doors and windows to your home closed and locked when you are not using them and when you are not at home.
• Plant shrubs beneath your windows to make it difficult for potential burglars to gain access through windows.

More General Safety Tips

• Gas E xposure - If your home uses natural gas, be sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors stored.
• Medication - Do not store medicine in the same areas as food and keep medications out of reach of children.
• Furniture - Ensure bookshelves and other tall potentially tipping furniture pieces are affixed to the wall or secured in other ways.
• CPR - Consider having adults and teens in your household become certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

You Can’t Be Too Careful

When it comes to keeping yourself and your family safe, it’s not possible to be too careful. These are just a few of the important safety tips and guidelines that you may want to consider following in your home.

Be proactive in continually improving home safety in your dwelling, including doing regular safety check-ups and engaging in ongoing education to teach each family member what he or she can do to make a difference.

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Safety at Home
• National Capital Poison Center
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Safety
• ADT Security Choice

A Guide to Home Safety: Identifying and Preventing Hazards

Written By: Derek Prall | Updated May 10, 2024

For most, being at home conjures feelings of safety, warmth, and security . After spending heaps of time, money, and effort buying or renting a home, people are often too exhausted to even begin thinking about how to prevent hazards or accidents.

The truth is, most mishaps at home can be easily prevented, which is why it's so important to take the necessary — and often fairly simple — measures to do so. This is especially the case for families with young children or seniors . The last thing you want is to be confronted with a dangerous situation and find that it is too late to do something about it.

Like many things, home safety begins with awareness. This guide is designed to help homeowners identify and reduce hazard risks in their residences. Specifically, we will go over top home hazards, methods for cultivating a safer home, household toxins, and the dangers that kids and older adults face.

Awareness alone is not enough to keep your family safe, but it will get you started. Once you are familiar with the various home hazards and how to prevent them, you can invest time and elbow grease to bring home safety to life.

Insight from Industry Experts

Before delving into the specifics on how to identify and prevent home hazards, let's see what industry experts have to say:

Shocking Statistics on Home Hazards

Preventable home hazards cause many injuries and deaths. In case you were wondering…

Most Common Home Hazards and How to Prevent Them

There are countless home hazards that exist. Below are the leading causes of accidents and unintentional home injuries, and some tips on how to make your home safer .

Falls are especially detrimental to young children and seniors aged 60 and up . Common household products often associated with severe falls include baby walkers, windows, trampolines, and other playground equipment.

Prevent household members from falling by implementing the following measures:

Fires & Burns

Cooking fires are the top cause of home fires and home injuries , according to the National Fire Protection Association. Meanwhile, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Electricity, smoking, and candles pose their share of fire hazards, too. Fortunately, you can take simple steps to reduce the risks:

The stats on drowning are grim. For example, the CDC points out that drowning is the number-two cause of death among children ages 1 to 4. The majority of these drownings occur in home swimming pools.

Meanwhile, Stanford Children’s Health explains that most drownings of children under age 1 year occur in bathtubs . Toilets and buckets are other common sites of household drownings. Take the following precautions to significantly reduce the chances of a drowning at home:

Choking & Suffocating

Obstructed airways can be fatal and are divided into three main types: suffocation, choking, and strangulation.

SUFFOCATION

The suffocation death rate for infants has climbed as more parents share a bed with their babies. In fact, researchers say the rate has increased from 12.4 per 1,000 U.S. infants in 1999 to 28.3 per 1,000 in 2015. Take these steps to prevent suffocation:

Choking involves something obstructing the airway internally, like a part of a toy or a piece of food stuck in a person's throat. Prevent choking issues at home by considering these precautions:

STRANGULATION

Window cords are responsible for one child death a month on average, due to strangulation – any type of external compression around the airway. Keep these tips in mind to prevent strangulations in your home :

Poisoning affects people of all ages. Younger children are susceptible because they get into cleaning supplies and other toxic household products. They overdose on vitamins and medicines not taken under proper adult supervision.

Teens and adults are also at risk from appetite suppressants, heroin, amphetamines, antidepressants, motor vehicle exhaust gas, anesthetics, and even caffeine and alcohol. There’s also carbon monoxide poisoning. The good news is, there are easy actions you can take to prevent accidental poisonings at home:

Working From Home Safety Tips

Working from home has become less of a corporate workaround and more of a way of life. Many enjoy this format; it’s comfortable, economical (saves tons of commuting time and costs), and we have a bit more control over our surroundings than we would in a shared office.

For others, however, transitioning to telework comes with challenges. We’ve been living the WFH life since the early 2010s, and from time to time we’re asked for tips, tricks, or takeaways about remote work. How will I stay focused? How will I stay motivated?

And – just as important – how will I stay safe?

Indeed, we should always take steps to ensure a safe working environment, whether we’re buzzing about in a Wall Street skyscraper or nestled comfortably in a home office.

First on our list? Keep your electronics – and all the wires, cords, and outlets you’ll need to connect them – organized safely. We can’t stress enough how important surge protectors are; we need several devices to do our job, so we make sure to use a surge protector. This way, all of that valuable equipment – some of which might belong to your employer – won’t be damaged in a power surge.

Next, be sure to purchase and use comfortable, ergonomic home office equipment like a sturdy chair with lumbar support, a keyboard wrist supporter, and adequate lighting so that you don’t have to strain your eyes. Another great investment is eyeglasses that are specifically made to cut the blue light emitted by your computer screen.

Finally, we highly recommend investing in a home security system. You may be able to write off your home security kit and monitoring (or at least some of it) as a tax deduction, seeing that it’ll be protecting your work computer and other work-related items. At any rate, it’s worth looking into.

Final Thoughts

This guide is by no means comprehensive, but it should help renters and homeowners identify and reduce common home hazards. We recommend addressing the hazards this guide points out and working from there. You can even hire professionals to come over and perform assessments. Security consultants, insurance agents, and eldercare advisors are just a few options. Check with your doctor for suggestions.

Additional Resources

Below are additional resources to help you prevent accidents and reduce the risks of home hazards:

EPA This resource goes over the different types of dangers in the home.

CPSC The Consumer Product Safety Commission provides ample information on the dangers of different products that you may have in your residence.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Here, you will find valuable tips on general emergency preparedness.

Pool Safely If you have a pool at home, take a look at this website which includes pool safety guidelines for families.

Safe Kids Home safety is especially important for your little ones. Learn more about how to keep your residence safe for children.

Poison Control Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online if you think you or someone at home may be poisoned. It is free and confidential.

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• Home safety is an important topic that needs to be top of mind in every household. Learn and follow important safety tips to help keep yourself and your family members as safe as possible at all times.
• Most homes have cleaning solutions and other household chemicals that have the potential to be harmful to humans and/or pets if ingested or as a result of exposure.
• Keep all chemical solutions tightly sealed.
• Do not remove chemical solutions from their original containers.
• Do not store chemicals in the same areas where food, beverages or medicine is stored.
• Store chemicals in a secure area that cannot be accessed by children or pets.
• Keep the poison control phone number handy in case of problems 1-800-222-1222.
• Keep Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) forms on hand for the chemicals in your home so you know what to do as a result of exposure.
• Many can be accessed online at http//hazard.com/m sds/, http//www.msds.com/ and http//www.msdssear ch.com/.
• If you need MSDS forms that you cannot find, contact the manufacturer.
• Every family should be concerned about the dangers of fire. Take steps to make sure that you are prepared if such a situation occurs.
• Install smoke detectors in your kitchen, garage, all bedrooms and other areas of the home where appropriate, being sure they are installed on each level of your home.
• Test smoke detectors regularly and change batteries when you set the clock forward and back each spring and fall.
• Place fire extinguishers in key areas throughout your home (kitchen, bedrooms, garage, other areas as dictated by your habits) and ensure that household members know how to use them.
• Establish a fire evacuation plan and be sure that everyone in your household knows what it is practice via periodic fire drills.
• If you have a two- or three-story home, be sure that portable fire escape ladders are accessible from upstairs rooms.
• Make sure your street address is clearly visible from the street in case fire fighters (or other emergency service providers) need to be able to find your home.
• It is, of course, also important, to take steps to minimize the risks of fire in your home by following appropriate fire prevention tips.
• Do not leave the stove, oven, iron, grill or other similar items unattended when they are turned on.
• Avoid placing space heaters or candles near fabric, bedding, or anything flammable. Keep these items away from areas where they can be reached or knocked over by children or pets.
• Only use space heaters in areas that are properly ventilated.
• Store matches and lighters in secure areas out of reach of children.
• Store filled gasoline containers, firewood and any other explosive or combustible items away from your home or attached garage.
• Have your heating system and fireplace serviced at the end of each summer so you can be sure they are safe to operate before the temperatures dip.
• Keep your yard free of dead vegetation, twigs, straw, leaves, etc., as these items can pose fire risks.
• Be sure to keep the lid on your trash can closed.
• Safety concerns associated with electricity are related to both fire safety and personal safety. Take care to avoid electrical problems that could result in fires or cause injury to members of your household.
• Use extension cords only as directed, being careful not to exceed recommended wattage
• Do not place power cords under rugs or coil them up while in use.
• Make sure that all of the outlets used by your appliances are grounded.
• Regularly check ground fault circuit interrupters (GFI)
• Place covers over electrical outlets that are not in use.
• Never cut or alter a plug in order to get it to fit into an electrical outlet.
• Most people spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room of the home. With all of the potential safety risks in this room, it deserves special attention in any discussion of home safety.
• Store all sharp cooking utensils and serving ware in locations that cannot be easily accessed by children.
• Make sure that knives are placed in storage areas with the blades pointing to the back, so the first thing you touch when reaching in is the handle.
• Keep your refrigerator between 34 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Keep your freezer between -10 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Avoid thawing frozen food at room temperature, instead allowing it to thaw in the refrigerator or using your microwave.
• Do not use food products past their expiration date, being aware that foods spoil more rapidly once they have been opened.
• Install child proofing devices on cabinets if you have young children or pets who are able to get into cabinet doors.
• Many home injuries occur as a result of slips, trips and falls. Take steps to reduce this significant risk in your household.
• Ensure that each room of your home has proper lighting.
• Ensure all interior and exterior stairway handrails are firmly affixed to the wall.
• Make sure throw rugs are firmly affixed to the floor, or remove them.
• Place wet floor signs out when areas are drying as a result of being mopped or having something spilled on them.
• Periodically check door thresholds to ensure they are firmly held in place and that the flooring beneath them is not loose or fraying.
• Get each household member in the habit of picking up after themselves so that items arent left on the floor in trafficked areas.
• Alert household members about the importance of keeping walkways clear so theyll pick up any items they see in the way, not just ones they are personally responsible for.
• Avoid leaving electrical cords in areas where people walk.
• Takings steps to prevent your home from being targeted by burglars is an important part of any comprehensive approach to home safety.
• Do not leave keys to your home under the doormat, hanging on nails, placed in potted plants, or any other areas outside your home.
• When having your car serviced, do not leave your entire key ring instead only give the key to your vehicle to the service technician.
• Install peep holes in your doors so that you never have to open the door without being sure of who is on the other side.
• Consider installing a burglar alarm system.
• Avoid leaving notes on the door alerting friends, delivery drivers, etc. that you are not in and when you expect to return.
• Dont allow mail and newspapers to pile up when you are out of town have someone gather them for you if you are going to be away.
• Turn down the ringer on your home phone when you are out so that a loud, unanswered phone does not alert potential intruders that the property is empty.
• Do not leave valuables lying around or in areas where they are visible through doors or curtains.
• Keep the doors and windows to your home closed and locked when you are not using them and when you are not at home.
• Plant shrubs beneath your windows to make it difficult for potential burglars to gain access through windows.
• Keep your garage door pulled down.
• Gas exposure - If your home uses natural gas, be sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors stored.
• Medication - Do not store medicine in the same areas as food and keep medications out of reach of children.
• Furniture - Ensure bookshelves and other tall potentially tipping furniture pieces are affixed to the wall or secured in other ways.
• CPR - Consider having adults and teens in your household become certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• When it comes to keeping yourself and your family safe, its not possible to be too careful. These are just a few of the important safety tips and guidelines that you may want to consider following in your home.
• Be proactive in continually improving home safety in your dwelling, including doing regular safety check-ups and engaging in ongoing education to teach each family member what he or she can do to make a difference.
• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Safety at Home
• National Capital Poison Center
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Safety
• ADT Security Choice

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Welcome to Home Safety. Accident death statistics in India. UNSAFE ACTS &amp; UNSAFE CONDITIONS. Unsafe Acts Leaving heating appliances unattended. Operating vehicle at unsafe (high) speed. Making safety devices like fuses inoperative. Unsafe position or posture. Unsafe Conditions

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Accident death statistics in India

UNSAFE ACTS & UNSAFE CONDITIONS Unsafe Acts • Leaving heating appliances unattended. • Operating vehicle at unsafe (high) speed. • Making safety devices like fuses inoperative. • Unsafe position or posture. Unsafe Conditions • Wrong placement of furniture. • Unsafe illumination at staircase. • Wrong usage of clothes while cooking etc. • Hazardous arrangement, process, layout .

ACCIDENT SEQUENCE Unsafe Act & Unsafe Condition Accident Injury

MAJOR HOME HAZARDS • Slips / trips and falls. • Cuts and bruises • Fire hazard • Electric fire and shock hazard • Other hazards Form safe habits to live life without accident Safety

SLIPS / TRIPS AND FALLS • Types of falls. • Same level, • Different level. • Slips – • Kitchen, • Bathroom and. • Sometimes bedroom. • Trips – • Bad housekeeping in kitchen. • Improper layout. Open cupboards, drawers • Games and toys.

SLIPS / TRIPS AND FALLS contd. • Falls – • Staircases, • Stools – Cleaning, • Ladders, • Balcony or parapet wall • Tanks, • Roads

CUTS AND BRUISES • Kitchen. • Knives, forks, cutters, openers. • Should be in good conditions and non-slip grips. • Don’t do any cutting, chopping with wet hands. • Do not put knives with utensils in the sink for washing. • Children. • Pencil sharpeners, pen knives, geometry instruments. • Never use razor blades to sharpen pencils.

CUTS AND BRUISES contd. • Repair tools • Hammers, chisels, screw drivers etc. • Use right tool for right job • Clearing up broken glasses • Not with bare hand • Sweep with a broom or brush into dustpan • Do not mix with rubbish bins • Put on your shoes or slippers while clearing

FIRE HAZARD FIRE BASICS • Heat • Fuel • Oxygen OXYGEN FUEL HEAT REMOVE THE FUEL, CUT OFF THE OXYGEN SUPPLY, OR COOL THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FIRE.

HOW FIRE KILLS • Suffocation • Smoke and poisonous gases • Heat

MAJOR HOME FIRE HAZARDS • Kitchen safety - cooking • Smoking • Heating appliances • Electrical systems and equipment • Open flames • Flammable and combustible liquids • Playing with fire

KITCHEN • Leading cause of home fires. • Proper clothes. • Use tongs for lifting hot utensils. • Prevent children playing in the kitchen. Keep match boxes and lighters out of their reach. • Avoid placing shelves above or near stove. • Strike matches safely.

COOKING OIL FIRES • Cover pan with a lid • Turn off the burner • Never pour water on a grease fire OVEN FIRES & MICROWAVES • Close the door • Turn it off

COOKING TURN POT HANDLES IN !!!!!!! POTS CAN’T BE KNOCKED OVER OR PULLED DOWN BY SMALL CHILDREN

COOKING • Don’t leave cooking unattended • Keep appliances clean • Wear close fitting sleeves • Keep flammable objects away • Heat oil slowly • Keep children away from stove

L P Gas - Use only ISI certified gas stove To light burner • Ensure burner knobs are closed • Check for gas leakage • If no smell of gas, turn on cylinder valve • Strike a match and hold it near the burner • Turn the burner knob. Never turn on burner before lighting a match

L P Gas - If the flame goes out while your stove is on • Turn off both the cylinder valve and burner knob. • Open windows and doors, allow gas to dissipate • Re light the burner only after gas is completely dissipated.

L P Gas - After cooking • Turn off cylinder valve first and then the burner. • Never leave gas stove unattended while it is on. • Clean the burners regularly.

L P Gas - Place your cylinder • On ground level and upright position. • Convenient to operate • Easily removable • Easy access to connections and regulating devices Rubber tube • ISI approved and accessible for inspection • Never be concealed

L P Gas - L P Gas cylinder delivery • Seal in tact • Check for leaks by using soap solution

L P Gas - In case you smell gas • Close both cylinder valve and burner knob • Remove leaking cylinder • Put out all open fires • Open all doors, windows for ventillation • Do not touch any electrical switch • Evacuate the kitchen • Warn neighbours • Inform the dealer • Call fire service

SMOKING • Its bad for you, ask the surgeon general • Leading cause of fires that result in death • Use and empty ashtrays • Check for smoldering butts (after parties) • Don’t smoke in bed

FESTIVALS - OPEN FLAMES • Stable holders for candles • Don’t leave unattended • Flash lights instead of candles • Hot wax burns • Christmas tree • Candles and lights during Diwali

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIP ELECTRIC FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD • Check Wires and Plugs - Loose, Insulation, Naked Joints, Never run under the mats/Carpets • Never Plug in more than one appliances into one socket. • Use appliances with 3 pin plugs only. • Cracks, Broken Plugs, Loose connections • Never operate electrical appliances with wet hands or wet clothes or shoes.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIP • Children – • Don’t poke fingers, sticks, pencils etc. • Never leave an electrical gadget in operation un attended.

SURVIVAL TIPS Fire Detection – • The smoke detectors sound alarm Fire Protection - • Fire extinguishers - Effective for small, contained fires • Have the right type of Fire extinguishers (A-B-C) • Escape routes identified • Crawl under smoke. Stop, drop, and roll First aid for burns - • Run cool water for 10 to 15 minutes • Call a doctor • Don’t apply other ointment

OTHER HAZARDS • Injuries to toddlers • Medication • Theft and burglaries • Natural calamities • Earthquake • Flood • Lightning

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Safety Moment Ideas: 24 Topics to Enhance Safety Culture

To supplement safety training and keep employees engaged, plan safety moments on a range of topics. Here are 24 ideas to get you started building a strong culture of safety.

What Is a Safety Moment?

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“People have a sense of ownership when they're involved... Training is just the tip of the iceberg.” Adam Corn Director of Safety & Security and Training & Development, GoFundMe

Training is one of the key elements of effective safety leadership  and a safe workplace. You need to establish a pattern of consistent communication, educating your company’s employees on the safety risks they face in the workplace and the best strategies to protect themselves.

Sometimes, this is easier said than done. Even the most engaged employees struggle to give safety meetings and training sessions their full attention. Research has found that most presentations lose the audience’s attention within the first 10 minutes.

You need a way to integrate education into your organization’s daily activities without risking information overload. Enter the safety moment. Concise, direct, and easily digested, it’s an ideal way to share and reinforce critical safety information.

Pro tip: A safety meeting agenda can aid in structuring effective and engaging meetings.

In this article, we’ll outline what safety moments are, how you can maximize them, and a variety of safety moment ideas to help keep safety first.

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Safety Meeting Toolkit

A safety moment is a brief talk about a specific, safety-oriented topic at the beginning of a meeting. Safety moments for work are usually between five and 10 minutes long and may also be called “safety minutes,” “safety chats,” or “safety shares.”

Teams can approach these conversations in different ways to maximize the impact. But there are a few common aspects of most companies’ safety moments:

• Keep them short, usually lasting approximately five minutes and never more than 10
• Focus on a single topic rather than jumping around or overloading participants with information
• Orient the safety moment toward your team’s upcoming day or week, not long-term planning
• Use safety moments to support a positive safety culture through clear, concise, and engaging communication

Safety moments vs. toolbox talks

You might have heard the term “toolbox talks” and wonder how they compare to safety moments. The tradition of toolbox talks may have begun on construction sites or similar job sites where there is a need to regularly brush up on equipment safety procedures. This term is used in diverse workplaces today, just as safety moments are used to establish regular informal discussions of actionable safety information.

In any case, the meaning of each of these terms is rooted in how teams use them—rather than strict definitions—and there is bound to be a wide variety of approaches to supporting safety outcomes for unique industries, organizations, and leadership teams.

Along with “safety moments” and “toolbox talks,” other common names include “safety minutes,” “ safety talks ,” and “tailgate meetings.” To choose an effective name, consider the tone and goals you’re aiming for—and the setting for your talks. What resonates for a roofing company may not resonate for an accounting firm.

Watch this video to learn the fundamentals of compelling safety talks, discover new topic ideas, and get facilitation tips.

Why are safety moments important?

Safety moments are a valuable tool to deliver or reinforce critical information, such as safety protocols and standards, occupational safety concerns, and any other workplace safety messages that will lead to better outcomes.

Topics can cover routine safety issues but are also a great way to highlight timely hazards. Say, for example, your team is operating heavy machinery they haven’t worked with in a few months. At the start of the day, a quick safety moment covering the risks and precautions can help ensure everyone is aware and prepared.

Safety shares are also a great way to encourage safety engagement . Routine safety training can sometimes feel abstract and easy to tune out. However, since safety moments cover topics that are immediately relevant, employees are more likely to give their full attention and participation to the safety message of the day.

How and When to Integrate Safety Moments

The ideal frequency and format for safety moments vary by setting and industry. Companies with workers based mostly in offices will usually hold safety moments in conference or break rooms. And given the less hazardous environment, weekly safety moments may be sufficient. They can also be a great complement to your monthly safety topics .

Conversely, higher-risk workplaces like warehouses or construction sites might hold daily moments to reinforce salient points and help prepare workers for what they’re doing that day.

24 Safety Moment Ideas for 2024 and Beyond

To determine the most productive safety meeting topics for your workplace, first, perform a business threat assessment . No two organizations—or even worksites within an organization—face the same risks. Offices, kitchens, factories, and construction sites all have unique conditions that can impact your employees’ workplace safety . When you have a clear understanding of the hazards that might impact your people, you can plan for training sessions, including safety moments to address smaller safety topics or refreshers of more in-depth training.

Here are 24 safety moment ideas to improve general safety and inspire detailed presentations about the hazards in their work environments.

Universal safety moment topics

1. situational and safety awareness.

One of the most important skills you can help your employees develop is situational awareness in the workplace . Spend a few minutes to emphasize the value of staying focused on the task at hand and being cognizant of your surroundings to reinforce your broader situational awareness training programs. You can give actionable tips for minimizing distractions or reviewing a short safety checklist before putting one’s full attention on a potentially hazardous task. You can also dedicate one or a series of safety moments reviewing warning signs and reporting procedures to help prevent workplace violence.

Pro tip:   Situational awareness also applies to mental health risks and safety measures to support total well-being.

2. Emergency exits and routes

Every workplace must have clearly marked emergency exits. While safety moments can’t replace fire drills , they serve as a good reminder of where the nearest exit is and how to safely reach it. This brief check-in would also be a good time to make sure people are aware of where evacuation routes are posted for easy reference in various locations throughout the workplace.

3. Security and access control

Whether it’s accidental or intentional, someone’s presence where they shouldn’t be creates a workplace risk. Cover the security policies for the group you’re talking to, as well as protocols for reporting a breach.

4. Fire prevention and preparedness

Workplace fire prevention is a broad topic that you can break down into several fire safety moments. For example, you can discuss how to avoid fire hazards , where fire extinguishers are and how to use them, what each employee’s role is in case of a fire, and where to meet after evacuating.

5. The importance of proper rest

What happens at home can indirectly influence workplace hazards. Employees who don’t get enough rest can fatigue more easily and make mistakes, putting themselves and their coworkers at risk of injury. You can encourage sufficient rest for health and safety reasons and review workday break schedules to ensure people are taking advantage of chances to rest and recharge while on the job.

6. Parking lot safety

At the end of a workday, it can be tempting to stare at your phone, catching up on messages while you walk to the car. However, between trucks with poor visibility, distracted drivers, and potential threats lurking in dark corners, parking lots are full of hazards to be aware of. Review any risks particular to your parking areas and tips for staying aware, avoiding known hazards, and how to contact reliable assistance if needed.

7. Two-way communication with safety leaders

A two-way communication platform that includes mass notification and employee check-in functionality is key to any safety program. But it’s effective only if your team uses it properly. Review how and when employees should expect to receive notifications, as well as how to check in and report threats.

Industrial, warehouse, and construction safety moment topics

8. personal protective equipment usage.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)—or safety gear—is part of many workers’ routines, but it’s often taken for granted. Periodic reminders about issues like properly fitting hard hats, hearing protection, and testing air filters and respirators could prevent serious injury.

9. Heat stress prevention

As OSHA prepares to release its first-ever set of heat regulations , it’s a good time to remind employees about the risks of heat exposure and heat exhaustion. Focus on prevention , early warning signs, and how workers can help keep each other safe in hot situations .

10. Forklift safety

Forklifts can be as dangerous for operators as they are for anyone in the vicinity. Discuss the safety rules for properly operating a forklift, such as speed and load limits, as well as the use of visual and audio cues to keep routes clear. One solution is to lay down brightly colored tape to designate driving lanes and no-go zones to keep pedestrians safe.

11. Heavy machinery

When someone spends long enough working with heavy machinery, the inherent danger can begin to feel routine. While experience is valuable, complacency is dangerous. Use safety briefings to remind workers of the risks and safety procedures to follow for each piece of equipment every time.

12. Hazardous materials and chemicals

Chemicals and other hazardous materials always present a risk, no matter how often your team may work with them. Review the specific safety risks and warnings of materials present in the workplace, and teach how to properly respond in the event of a spill or exposure.

13. Injury treatment and reporting

No matter how much effort you put into prevention, workplace accidents happen. In the event of an injury, workers need to know where to seek out first aid, when to go straight to the hospital, and how to comply with OSHA incident reporting regulations .

Retail and hospitality safety moment topics

14. avoiding slips, trips, and falls.

Workplace injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls cause workers to miss an average of 14 days of work . Go over potential hazards to watch for in your work environment, like tripping hazards, signage to be aware of, fall protection if necessary, the process for reporting incidents and near misses, and how to mitigate the risks.

15. Piling, stocking, and shelving hazards

Crowded aisles, tall stacks, and full shelves can create potential safety hazards for employees and customers. Review how to properly store, stack, and display inventory, as well as safe practices for avoiding cluttered emergency exit routes. A related safety moment topic would be ladder safety.

16. Safe lifting techniques

Standing for long periods of time can lead to back and leg injuries, especially when combined with bending over to lift objects. Provide frequent safety tips on good posture, the importance of appropriate footwear, and how to properly lift items to avoid injury.

17. Shoplifting and robbery protocols

If an employee faces theft or an armed robber, they need to know exactly how to handle the situation. A quick safety toolbox talk can refresh employees on what to do, how to protect themselves, and who to contact once everyone is safe.

18. Knife safety

There’s a common saying that a falling knife has no handle. Anyone who works in a kitchen has heard this a thousand times, but talking about how to properly handle and care for knives can help prevent an unfortunate injury and ensure a safe working environment for everyone.

19. Working with heat and flames

Hot surfaces and open flames from stoves, ovens, broilers, and deep fryers can all cause serious injuries. Quick safety talks focusing on each of these hazards can keep your kitchen staff aware of the risks and focused on doing their jobs safely.

Office environment safety moment topics

20. cybersecurity.

Researchers estimate that cyberattacks happen an average of every 39 seconds . Reviewing how to avoid phishing scams, social engineering, and unsafe attachments could save your company from a costly and painful data breach or malware infection.

21. Electrical safety

Offices might seem safe compared to industrial settings, but anything that plugs in can be a hazard. Frayed cords, overloaded surge protectors, and malfunctioning kitchen equipment can all lead to fires, and your team should know how to identify and address these unsafe conditions before a crisis develops.

22. Proper ergonomics

When you spend most of the day in front of a desk, you need a setup that’s easy on your body. Discuss the details of proper ergonomics to avoid repetitive stress injuries. including chair height and posture, desk height, monitor angle and orientation, and how to position keyboards and mice.

23. Eye strain

The more time someone spends staring at screens, the higher the risk of eye injuries. Going over ways to mitigate eye strain, such as screen filters and appropriate lighting, can help employees stay productive without impacting their vision.

24. The importance of regular breaks

Since sitting at a desk all day isn’t physically demanding, people might not think they need to take breaks. However, prolonged sitting can cause physical injuries, contribute to eye strain, and lead to mental fatigue. Remind employees not only to pause their work periodically but also to stand up and walk around for five to 10 minutes every hour.

Putting Your Safety Message of the Day to Work

A consistent feedback loop of training, education, and practice is an essential component of a strong safety culture . Frequent safety moments are a great way to complement more extensive and rigorous training programs, as they allow you to reinforce concepts on a more frequent basis.

In industrial settings, safety moments can set the tone for the day. Whether you’re reviewing a common topic or describing a new risk, an engaging discussion can get workers focused on keeping themselves and their peers safe. Five minutes every morning to ensure everyone goes home healthy and happy is time well spent.

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[Updated 2023] Top 15 PowerPoint Templates to Improve Work Safety

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1974: The Flixborough disaster, UK’s worst industrial accident. The explosion at the chemical plant killed 28 workers in North Lincolnshire. Almost all the buildings in the neighborhood flattened, further injuring 36 people due to the blast. Multiple investigations exposed that the plant was hastily executed with certain modifications that forged the leak of liquid from one of the plant’s reactors. This led to the creation of flammable hydrocarbons that eventually exploded. 

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2013: West Fertilizer Company explosion. A routine fire in Texas turned into a local disaster when the fertilizer stored on the site exploded. 12 firefighters and 3 civilians were killed, a majority of them were trying to bring the flare under control. Further, 160 people were injured and around 150 buildings collapsed due to the blast. Later, an investigation revealed that the company had been illegally storing 55 tons of ammonium nitrate on-site, along with a further 55 tons of anhydrous ammonia. 

Whether as a result of the disasters mentioned above or on an individual basis, workplace accidents have the potential to alter ordinary people’s lives. An estimate of 2 million men and women die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases. Thus, the spotlight is on the importance of safer design and construction of workplaces; maintenance of site safety; dangers posed to public members, and adherence to legal guidelines for secure storage of dangerous materials. 

No business wants their employees to get hurt on the job. Therefore, employers are obliged to provide a safe working environment for their workers. But for those of you who haven’t dealt with safety, let us first understand its meaning. 

The gist of work safety  

Work safety is the concept that business organizations must implement to recognize hazards in the workplace. It refers to the working environment at a company encompassing the factors that impact all employees’ safety, health, and well-being. 

Despite the number of safety guidelines you set in place, it will be of no use if your employees are not aware and invested in following them. Therefore, to help you create a successful safety program, we are sharing five security tips. We have also included the top 15 meticulous work safety templates that can be used for raising awareness on safety protocols among employees. 

1. Invest in training

When it comes to workplace safety, there is no better solution than training. It will help you create protocols and ask your workforce to follow them to the letter. Provide your employees with all the necessary information and measures to stay safe. In fact, you can also use the online platform for providing training to avoid any wastage of time. Share the updated training courses with your employees using these well-structured template designs. 

Template 1 

Safety in the workplace is critical for many business KPIs. Therefore, with this template design, you can highlight key areas of improvement such as safety training, tools knowledge, health, protection, and more. So download and edit it as per your working environment.

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Pick this template to provide a ground for exchanging ideas and data related to the broad field of health and safety in your organization. Help your management understand that an injury and accident-free environment increases the productivity of employees.  

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According to an estimate of occupational safety and health administration, nearly a quarter of all work-related fatalities occur on construction sites. Therefore, you can utilize this template to draft safety guidelines for your construction business. Download this design and reduce the risk of deaths and injuries. 

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2. Provide clear instructions

The instructions should be in the form of labels and signs, not wordy and hard to understand. They should be handy and rely on pictures to highlight hazards and procedures. Therefore, it is advised to try and test them before they go “live”. Check out our best work safety templates to assist your endeavors. 

Select this innovative work safety template to support awareness and actions for preventing the spread of COVID-19. To increase productivity and revenue, every business needs specific preventive measures. Therefore, download, edit, and present!

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Safety guidelines are critical for all organizations. Pick this template to share a prevention list with your employees. Help them understand that their negligence can put other co-workers at risk. Download and use it multiple times. 

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Hazard identification, assessment, and control are paramount for the smooth functioning of all organizations. With this crew safety template, you can develop a robust process to prevent people and materials from getting demolished. Download and edit it conveniently. 

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3. Understand responsibility 

This well-structured template can be used to quickly respond and mitigate the impact of a suspected security breach. So take advantage of this design to create an effective risk roadmap for your business. 

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Your safety is your personal responsibility! Pick this template and share such general precautions with your workforce. The template can be easily edited. So download and utilize it in any safety program presentation.

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Accelerate the resumption of normal operations by employing this emergency response plan template. Include the procedures necessary during a crisis, set clear roles and responsibilities, and establish instructions for local emergency response. The template is easy to edit. So grab it right away!

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4. Partner with clinicians

Occupational clinics can provide valuable insights into workplace injury and prevention. Therefore, appoint them to visit your worksites and identify areas of high risk for employees. They can help you screen candidates for physically challenging roles and aid in the work processes. Sketch out a performance evaluation blueprint with these well-crafted templates. 

Business operations come with multiple risks. Hence, being safe and healthy at the workplace is imperative. Download this visually appealing template to protect your business and employees from stressful situations. 

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Choose this template to ensure that your workers feel safe while operating in the facilities. Utilize it to create an organized safety management system that also complies with the local health and safety standards. The template already includes certain safety tips. Therefore, download and use it at your convenience. 

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While resistance welding or brazing, the operators must use safety shields and goggles, depending on the job, to protect their eyes and face from any hazard. Pick this well-crafted template and encourage them to take extra protection from any hazardous condition. 

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5. Encourage stretch breaks and regular meetings

Allow your employees to take stretch breaks because even a five-minute break can release muscle tension, loosen joints, and reduce the potential repetitive motion injuries. Besides, you should conduct regular meetings to review safety standards and rules. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Select from these invigorating templates and ensure if something wrong happens, everyone knows what to do. 

Create a full-fledged manual for implementing safety precautions within your organization using this PowerPoint Template. Determine your primary objectives of safety toward your employees, followed by a framework on how you plan to implement it. Assemble all possibilities of health and safety tips and highlight work areas that in particular require attention. Specify health and safety tips for all departments under your organization and create a safe space for your employees by planning it with this editable PPT Template.

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This is yet another off-the-rack safety and health template slide. You can use it to elucidate the potential hazards of your industry. Share appropriate measures and steps to be taken in such situations. So download and prioritize safety. 

Create an invigorating workplace safety plan that provides a two-fold system of ensuring employee safety. Besides, you can also take advantage of the smart art given in the template and design a framework for policies and procedures to make safety a top priority. Therefore, grab it immediately!

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Safety training begins with leadership. Pick this template and help your management design committed safety policies. Explain your purpose and open up the communication lines between the administrators and workers. So download it and captivate your audience. 

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Prevention is better than cure! The meaning of safety and employers’ responsibility to prevent injury may vary with different working conditions. But regardless of the work your employees perform, their physical safety should never be out on a limb. Include all the tips mentioned in the blog and hit the health and safety goals of your business. 

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FAQs on Work Safety

What is workplace safety.

Workplace safety refers to the measures and procedures put in place to ensure the physical and psychological well-being of employees and other individuals in a workplace environment. The primary goal of workplace safety is to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses that may occur on the job, and to promote a culture of health and safety within the workplace.

Workplace safety covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Hazard identification and risk assessment: identifying potential hazards in the workplace and assessing the risks associated with them.
• Safety policies and procedures: establishing and enforcing policies and procedures to ensure workplace safety, such as emergency evacuation plans, first aid protocols, and safe work practices.
• Training and education: providing employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely, including training on equipment, machinery, and hazardous materials.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE): providing employees with appropriate PPE to protect them from workplace hazards.
• Workplace design: designing workspaces and equipment to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. Health and wellness: promoting employee health and wellness to reduce the risk of illnesses and injuries.
• Health and wellness: promoting employee health and wellness to reduce the risk of illnesses and injuries.

Overall, workplace safety is an essential aspect of any workplace, and it is the responsibility of employers and employees to ensure that safety protocols are followed and maintained to prevent accidents and injuries.

What are the 7 safety tips?

There are many safety tips that can be applied in different situations and settings, but here are seven general safety tips that can be helpful in various environments:

• Pay attention to warning signs and signals: Be aware of warning signs and signals that indicate potential hazards and follow them.
• Keep emergency exits clear: Make sure emergency exits are clearly marked and free from obstruction.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE): Wear appropriate PPE such as helmets, goggles, gloves, and safety shoes when working with hazardous materials or equipment.
• Practice good housekeeping: Keep the workplace clean and free of clutter to reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls.
• Follow safe work practices: Follow established safety procedures and work practices, including using proper lifting techniques and avoiding shortcuts.
• Report hazards and incidents: Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to your supervisor or safety team immediately.
• Take care of yourself: Take care of your physical and mental health to ensure that you are alert and able to work safely. Get enough rest, eat well, and take breaks when needed.

Remember that safety is everyone's responsibility, so be aware of your surroundings, follow safety rules and guidelines, and report any hazards or incidents to ensure a safe workplace for all.

What are the three types of safety?

There are three main types of safety:

• Physical Safety: Physical safety refers to protecting people from physical harm, injury, or illness. This includes protection from hazards such as falls, burns, cuts, and other injuries that may result from workplace accidents or exposure to hazardous substances.
• Psychological Safety: Psychological safety refers to creating a work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and other forms of negative behavior that can affect employees' mental and emotional well-being. This includes creating a culture of respect, openness, and inclusivity.
• Cybersecurity Safety: Cybersecurity safety refers to protecting digital assets, including information, data, and systems, from unauthorized access, theft, or damage. This includes protecting against cyber threats such as hacking, viruses, and phishing scams.

All three types of safety are essential in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for employees and protecting a company's assets and reputation.

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How to Improve Home Health Safety

Home health safety during in-home healthcare visits is an issue that shouldn’t be overlooked, as these encounters present unique challenges for healthcare professionals. The diversity of home environments and the limited medical resources available, compared to traditional clinical settings, significantly increase the risks to patient safety – and the safety of healthcare workers. Read on for an overview of these challenges and strategies to mitigate risks.

What Is Home Health?

Home health involves medical and support services provided at home for those needing help to maintain their safety and health.

With home healthcare, medical professionals may provide medical treatment, but the predominant focus revolves around aiding individuals with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and eating.

Over 12 million Americans will receive some type of in-home healthcare each year.

Challenges to Providing Care in Home Health

Transitioning from hospital to home health presents unique challenges, as this shift requires adjustments for both patients and caregivers. Patients often experience more independence at home, which can complicate safety and care continuity. These challenges require careful consideration and proactive measures to ensure optimal care delivery and safety. Some of these challenges include:

• Transition Challenges: The transition from hospital to home health is complex due to the need for seamless care coordination between healthcare providers and patients. Miscommunication can lead to gaps in care, making it challenging to manage patient needs effectively in a less structured environment.
• Environmental Variability: Home environments lack oversight present in clinical settings, leading to variability in factors such as cleanliness, hygiene, and safety hazards. This can impact the quality of care provided and necessitates adaptability on the part of healthcare providers.
• Patient-Family Dynamics: In home health settings, unique challenges arise, especially when dealing with patient-family dynamics. Healthcare providers must navigate complex relationships and varying family roles, which can impact care delivery and safety for both the patient and the healthcare worker. This can include managing expectations, communication, and the emotional and physical support roles of family members.
• Increased Independence: In home settings, patients often have a greater sense of independence, which can make it harder for healthcare providers to manage care and safety effectively. Providers need to customize their strategies to each patient’s needs and independence level while ensuring safety measures are followed.
• Lack of Oversight: The reduced oversight in home environments compared to clinical settings requires healthcare providers to be vigilant in identifying and mitigating potential home health safety risks. This includes addressing factors such as medication management, fall prevention , and infection control in a home setting.
• Communication Challenges: Effective communication between healthcare providers, patients, and their families is crucial in ensuring patient safety and quality of care in home healthcare. Clear and open communication can help address concerns, mitigate risks, and improve overall care outcomes.

Patient Safety Risks In Home Health

In addition to the inherent challenges of providing care in home healthcare settings , there are distinct risks to patient safety that must be addressed. These risks include:

• Falls: Patients are susceptible to patient falls due to home environmental hazards like slippery floors and inadequate lighting. This is a significant concern in the United States, as roughly 60% of falls take place in the residences of older people.

• Declining Functional Abilities: Patients may experience a decline in their ability to perform daily tasks independently, increasing the risk of accidents or injuries.
• Pressure Ulcers: Prolonged immobility or improper positioning can lead to the development of pressure ulcers , particularly in patients with limited mobility.
• Non-healing Wounds: Wounds that are not properly managed or treated can become chronic and lead to complications, including infections and further tissue damage.
• Medication Errors: Errors in medication management , such as incorrect dosages or drug interactions, can result in adverse events, exacerbating the patient’s condition and potentially necessitating hospitalization.

Preparing for an In-Home Visit

Preparation before an in-home healthcare visit is an effective strategy for mitigating risk and improving home health safety. When preparing for home health visits, adherence to best practices and protocols is essential. Here are some potential risk categories to consider:

• Environmental Assessment: Before conducting a home visit, caregivers should conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s home environment. This includes identifying potential hazards such as uneven surfaces, loose rugs, or cluttered pathways that could pose risks to patient safety. By addressing these environmental factors proactively, caregivers can minimize the likelihood of accidents or injuries during the visit. Additionally, caregivers should ensure that the home is adequately equipped with essential medical supplies and equipment, such as grab bars in the bathroom or handrails on staircases, to support patient mobility and independence.
• Medication Management: It’s essential to ensure the proper management and storage of medications within the home to prevent medication errors or misuse, safeguarding the health and safety of everyone in the household. Educating patients and their families about medication schedules, dosages, and potential side effects can also contribute to home health safety.
• Infection Control: Healthcare providers should adhere to strict infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene practices , wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks when necessary, and disinfecting equipment and surfaces between patient visits. Furthermore, caregivers should educate patients and their families about the importance of infection control measures and encourage compliance with hygiene practices to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections .
• Emergency Preparedness: Healthcare providers should develop and review emergency response plans with patients and their families, ensuring everyone is prepared for potential medical emergencies or unexpected situations that might occur during home visits. This includes identifying emergency contacts, knowing the location of nearby medical facilities, and having access to necessary medical supplies or equipment.
• Cultural Sensitivity: It’s important to recognize and respect the cultural and linguistic diversity of patients and their families to ensure effective communication and comprehension of healthcare needs and preferences. Providing culturally competent care fosters trust, enhances patient satisfaction, and improves safety outcomes.
• Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s care, such as physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated services. Sharing information and coordinating care plans can prevent gaps or duplication of services, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

By incorporating these additional considerations into their preparation for in-home healthcare visits, caregivers can further optimize patient safety and quality of care in the home healthcare setting.

Effective Communication with Patients

Establishing effective communication between patients and caregivers not only ensures patient comfort but also fosters active engagement in their healthcare and can even improve patient outcomes.

In fact, research indicates that enhancing patient engagement can significantly decrease readmission rates by up to 14%.

To ensure effective communication during in-home healthcare visits, it is imperative to adhere to several key practices:

• Establish a strong rapport with the patient: Building a non-medical connection to patients helps improve patient engagement and outcomes.
• Exchange and deliver information clearly: It’s important that patients understand the information you give them. Encourage patients to take notes and provide a written summary of each visit.
• Create a relaxed atmosphere: Creating a relaxed atmosphere by sitting down during conversations promotes open communication and builds trust between healthcare professionals and patients.
• Provide emotional support and understanding: Acknowledge and address the patient’s emotions, providing support for any concerns or feelings they may express.
• Assess the patient’s familiarity with telehealth: Offer orientation before virtual encounters to help get the patient familiar and confident in using technology.

Using Incident Reporting to Improve Home Health Safety

Reflective practice in healthcare is the process of critically analyzing one’s actions and experiences to improve professional practice and patient care. It involves self-awareness, seeking feedback, and identifying areas for improvement to provide care that is better tailored and more effective in these individual settings.

This is especially crucial in home health, where professionals face unique challenges such as varied home environments, diverse cultural contexts, and resource limitations.

Understanding this connection highlights the need for incident reporting as a tool within reflective practice, particularly in home settings. It provides valuable data on safety issues, informing and refining the approach to care, thus fostering a safer, more responsive environment. This bridge underscores the continuous cycle of improvement in home health safety .

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The 5 most common safety hazards with home renovations

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Homes in the United States are older than at any point ever recorded and Americans are spending billions of dollars to improve them.

According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, the median age of owner-occupied homes is 41 years and almost 50 percent were built before 1980.

Along with the nationwide shift to remote work and education during the pandemic, the need to improve these older homes has catalyzed a surge in home renovation projects.

In fact, the JCHS reported that U.S. remodeling market spending has grown to a record $580 billion per year as of 2023. This represents an increase of 44 percent over 2019.

Among the biggest areas of growth during this time was the Do-it-Yourself (DIY) market – with DIY spending reaching an all-time high of $66 billion. According to the U.S. Census American Housing Survey , nearly 40 percent of all home improvement projects were DIY.

While America's homes are older than ever before, younger homeowners – especially first-time home buyers – are the most likely to undertake DIY projects.

In fact, one in five homeowners under the age of 35 took on a DIY project in 2021, allocating twice as much of their home improvement budgets (26 percent) to DIY than older homeowners.

This introduces safety considerations, especially when refurbishing older structures. As the under-35 group comes into the prime window for home buying, they will likely be purchasing older homes that need to be updated and remodeled.

Bailey Glasser LLP looks into some of the most common safety hazards associated with home improvement projects.

The most common safety hazards to look out for

There are potential safety concerns in any home improvement project. However, these issues are magnified in older homes and when homeowners attempt a DIY project.

Homes that are over 20 years old tend to need more improvements and repairs as many core systems and components begin to cause issues. They may contain materials or conditions that are hazardous to not only the person performing the work but to all people living in the home.

Given the advanced age of many U.S. homes, it is important to conduct renovations, especially DIY renovations with caution.

Here are some of the most common safety hazards to look out for when taking on home improvement projects.

Many homes that were built before 1978 may contain lead in lead-based paint, plumbing, and more. When conducting renovations lead paint can release harmful dust and cause lead poisoning. Some projects that may expose you to lead include:

•  Paint stripping and removal
•  Sanding projects
•  Plumbing work

Ways to protect yourself from exposure to lead in DIY projects include:

•  Test for lead before beginning your project
•  Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
•  Use wet methods (i.e. wet sanding or wet scraping) to limit the generation of lead dust
•  Seal off the area you are working in that contains lead
•  Ensure the area you are working in has the proper ventilation

Homes built prior to the 1980s likely contain asbestos , which can cause significant health risks when disturbed. Microscopic fibers from asbestos can be inhaled and lead to serious respiratory diseases such as mesothelioma , lung cancer, and more.

Some projects that may expose you to asbestos include:

•  Plumbing pipe removal
•  Insulation removal
•  HVAC ductwork
•   Removal of popcorn ceilings
•  Demolition of walls or ceilings

Ways to protect yourself from asbestos in DIY projects include:

•  Have qualified professionals test materials
•  Wear protective gear
•  Ensure the area is well ventilated
•  Consult with professionals and consider letting them handle the project

Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that can seep into your home from the ground and can cause serious health problems. Some projects that may expose you to asbestos include:

• Sealing foundation cracks
•  Improving subfloor ventilation
•  Ventilating crawl spaces

Ways to protect yourself from radon in DIY projects include:

•  Hire professionals to conduct radon testing before beginning your project
•  Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
•  Seal cracks in floors and walls
•  Ensure there is proper ventilation (open windows, fans, etc)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Some products you may use when renovating your home may contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) . VOCs may irritate your respiratory system, eyes, and skin, cause headaches and/or dizziness, and in some cases can cause damage to internal organs. Some projects that may expose you to VOCs include:

•  Paints and coatings
•  Adhesives
•  Sealants
•  Flooring
•  Wood finishes
•  Some cleaning products
•  Spray foam insulation

Ways to protect yourself from VOCs in DIY projects include:

• Avoid products that contain VOCs by opting for water-based products when possible and available
• Use products containing VOCs in well-ventilated areas
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Seal materials containing high amounts of VOCs to reduce off-gassing

Mold is a common concern in home renovations, particularly when dealing with areas that are prone to moisture. Exposure to mold spores can cause allergies, respiratory issues, and other health problems. Some projects that may expose you to mold include:

• Basement remodels
• Bathroom renovations
• Plumbing repairs
• Roof repairs

Ways to protect yourself from mold exposure in DIY projects include:

•  Inspect for signs of mold before beginning your project
•  Properly ventilate the area you are working in

Other common safety concerns when renovating a home can include:

• Installing Appliances: often heavy and awkwardly shaped, appliances pose a tipping hazard. If they fall they can cause serious injury to you or others around.
• Installing Gas Stoves: incorrect installation can result in gas leaks, which if left unchecked can cause a fire or explosion. If you are exposed to a build of natural gas for a prolonged period of time you may face serious health consequences.
• Electrical Installations or Wiring : poorly installed wiring can lead to electrical fires, and when working with live wires you always face the risk of electric shock. Additionally, DIY electrical work may not comply with local building codes and regulations which can cause legal issues later on.
• Painting: proper ventilation is essential when painting. Paint contains many dangerous fumes that can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea if you do not have proper ventilation.

When conducting these projects, it is important to keep in mind the safety hazards detailed above and take the proper precautions.

General safety tips when conducting home improvements

If you're opting to DIY your home improvements, it is important to be aware of the hazards relevant to your project(s) and take steps to ensure your safety and well-being. A few ways you can protect yourself include:

• Educating yourself on the safety hazards of the project you are undertaking and taking proactive measures to protect yourself
• Use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) like masks, coveralls, gloves, goggles, earplugs, etc.
• Test for hazards ahead of time this is especially important for hazards like lead, asbestos, and mold, and may require the help of professionals
• In some cases, you may need to pay for professional removal because doing it yourself may be too risky, or you may not be able to acquire the proper equipment to do it safely
• Know your limits while DIY projects may save money, it may not be worth it in the long run if the project ultimately compromises your health and well-being

DIY smarter. Protect yourself when taking on DIY home improvement projects by being aware of the hazards and taking the necessary steps to protect yourself.

This story was produced by Bailey Glasser LLP and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

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The facts about fentanyl

There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illegally made fentanyl . Both are considered synthetic opioids (made in a laboratory). Pharmaceutical fentanyl is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, especially after surgery and for advanced-stage cancer.

However, most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illegally made fentanyl, which is distributed through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect 1 . It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous.

Illegally made fentanyl

Illegally made fentanyl (IMF) is available on the drug market in different forms, including liquid and powder. 2

Powdered fentanyl looks just like many other drugs. It is commonly mixed with drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine and made into pills that are made to resemble other prescription opioids. Drugs mixed with fentanyl are extremely dangerous, and many people may be unaware that their drugs contain it.

In its liquid form, IMF can be found in nasal sprays, eye drops, and dropped onto paper or small candies.

Fentanyl and overdose

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl contribute to nearly 70% of overdose deaths. 3 Even in small doses, it can be deadly. 4 5 6 Over the last few years, nonfatal and fatal overdoses involving fentanyl have continued to rise. 4 5 7

Drugs may contain deadly levels of fentanyl, and you wouldn't be able to see it, taste it, or smell it. It is nearly impossible to tell if drugs have been mixed with fentanyl unless you test your drugs with fentanyl test strips.

Test strips to detect fentanyl are inexpensive and typically give results within 5 minutes, which can be the difference between life or death. Even if the test is negative, take caution as test strips might not detect more potent fentanyl-like drugs, like carfentanil. 6

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