2007-11-25 10:06:01 · 4 answers · asked by chantol w 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Improper lighting- can not see well enough, so tripping, falling, and running into things occurs.
Leaking water- can cause electrocution, slipping,
Fire/heat/heaters-Things catch on fire, overheat, burn up
Carelessness and Stupidity
2007-11-25 10:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Saphira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I can tell, (I have 5 kids so I have some experience) the main cause of accidents is stupidity. People running where they should walk, people leaving stuff on the floor when it should be put away, I could go on forever...
2007-11-25 18:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by pagey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing a home safety project? Tripping up stairs. Tripping down stairs. slipping on wet floor. Slipping on waxed floor. Tripping over lamp or extension cords.Slipping in bath tub or shower. Cutting hand while carving Cutting hand while pealing vegetables or cutting vegetables, cutting onesself shaving; Falling from ladder,slipping on icy stairs; Slipping on icy driveway,Banging against open cupboard doors; Stubbing toe in dark bedroom.Shock from bad wiring; Bang fingers with hammer.
2007-11-25 18:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough light
no night light
throw rugs
no handrail at the bathtub
loose carpet on steps
no handrails on steps
incomplete removal of ice and snow from walks
improper storage of knives and sissors
2007-11-25 18:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋