Home should be a place of comfort and safety, and yet more than 20 million Americans seek medical treatment each year following a home injury. Between fires, falls, poisons, choking, and drowning, the home can actually pose a lot of dangers. June is Home Safety Month, making it a good time to run through a quick home safety checklist (pdf). For more detailed guidelines on specific sources of concern in the home, visit USA.gov’s Homeowner’s Resources page, safety topics:

• Asbestos Guide
• Asbestos in the Home
• Avoiding Wind Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners (.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader )
• Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety – Home Guide
• Help Yourself to a Healthy Home
• Home Safety Checklist (.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader )
• Household Products Safety Information
• Lead-Based Paint Hazards – New Requirements for Repairs and Renovations
• Radon Questions
• Safety Tips for Various Home Hazards

En español : Seguridad en el hogar http://www.usa.gov/gobiernousa/Salud-Nutricion-Seguridad/Seguridad/Hogar.shtml

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