Home Safety
There are potential unsafe situations at home that can easily be addressed.
Window Safety
- Install window guards on windows above the 1st floor
- Don't place children's furniture near a window
- A window should not be opened more than 4 inches
- Wrap up chords using chord cleats at a height out of reach of children
Falls
- Don't leave your baby alone on changing tables, beds, sofas or chairs
- Use gates on stairways and doorways
- Never use a baby walker
- Keep stairs clear of clutter
Firearms
- Store unloaded firearms in lockbox or safe and keep ammunition locked separately
- Use gun trigger locks ti add an additional barrier
- Asking Saves Kids (ASK) - Ask about guns and storage where children play
Fire Safety
- Smoke detectors should be in working order, located inside bedrooms and tested every month
- Create and practice a fire escape plan with two ways out of every room. Have a meeting place outisde the home that is a safe distance from the home. Practice the escape plan twice a year.
- If there is a fire in the home, leave immediately. Get low and crawl out of the house. Call 911 once you are at a safe distance from the fire.
- Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
- Never paint a smoke alarm
- City of Rochester - Fire Prevention and Safety in the Home
Internet Safety
- Be sure to "friend" your teens on social media. Watch their stories to stay informed on school andfreind related stories
- Do not share personal information such as first and last name, social security number, birthdate, address, phone number and photos
- Set up parental controls as many are available free from devices
- Keep devices, software and firmware up to date as many companies' updates address decurity threats
Poisoning Safety
- Cleaning products, medicines and all chemicals should be stored out of reach or locked in a cabinet
- Use safety or childproof tops
- Use cabinet/drawer locks
- Store all products in their original containers
- Have the 1-800-222-1222 number on your cell phone and near your home phone
- Know what types of plants are in the home and avoid having poisonous plants in your home
- Learn more at Upstate New York Poison Center - SUNY Upstate Medical University