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CHILD SAFETY:
CHILD SAFETY:
THE KITCHEN:
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Make sure all cleaning supplies, vitamins, sharp objects, medicines, poison, and flammable materials are out of reach or locked away in a cupboard. Aerosol cans and other flammable products need to be stored away from the stove and other heat sources.
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Pot handles must be turned towards the back, out of reach of your child and back burners are used.
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Hot food, coffee and hot liquids must be placed out of reach of your child, not left on the edge of a table or counter, not on a tablecloth which can be pulled down or even in the hands of an adult holding a child.
THE BATHROOM:
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The bathroom door should always be closed when the bathroom is not in use.
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Children should be watched in the bath by an adult and babies must never be left alone.
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Cold water should be let in the bath first.
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The geyser should be set at 500C.
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Ensure that cleaning chemicals, shampoo, razors, shaving cream etc are removed from the edge of the bath.
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Electrical appliances should not be used while water is being used in the bathroom
ENTRANCES & EXITS
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Child safe locks should be installed.
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Ensure that gates are kept closed at all times.
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Make sure that your children are safe when vehicles pull in or out of your driveway.
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Shatterproof glass should be installed in all your glass doors as well as the shower door.
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In case of fire or other emergencies are there at least two ways to get out of your house.
GARAGE & OUTBUILDINGS:
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES:
GENERAL:
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The swimming pool should be properly fenced and the gate should have a child safety lock on
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All object that could cause injury should never be left lying around the garden.
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Shock prevention plugs or covers should be secured to all unused electrical outlets.
Taken from ‘Expectant Father’s Guide 2001'
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