Children and elderly are among the most vulnerable; Bathrooms, kitchens and stairs guide in number of events
He falls to the bathroom, shocks electric when changing a lamp, burns in the kitchen or cuts with simple everyday objects: domestic accidents are part of the routine of many Brazilians – and can be avoided with simple prevention measures.
“Falls, electric shocks, burns, cuts and intoxications are among the most frequent accidents at home,” says Marcelo Sebastião, director of the Porto di Porto, a company specialized in residential maintenance. According to him, these accidents usually take place during daily tasks such as cooking, swimming or taking small repairs.
Children and the elderly are the most affected
The most vulnerable bands are children and the elderly, mainly due to the perception of the lower risk and the limitation of mobility. “The simple interventions, such as good lighting and electrical and hydraulic preventive maintenance, make the difference for safety,” says Sebastião.
Some equipment helps to reduce risks for the most vulnerable, such as outlet protections, locks, stairs and presence sensors. In addition, there is also a fundamental care for the environment, such as safe access to the water tank and cleaning with adequate equipment.
Count Campions of accidents
Bathrooms, kitchens and stairs are the places of the house most at risk, according to the expert. This is due to factors such as slippery floors, sharp objects, excess water and poorly made electrical installations.
“The installation of bars, the revision and use of the not sled floors help to prevent these problems,” says the expert.
Small mistakes, big risks
Among the most common mistakes that translate into accidents there are:
- Install fans or stoves alone.
- Ignore electric faults.
- Use improvised or waterfall extensions.
- Do not keep gas heaters.
“Many people do not realize the danger until something happens. Having the support of qualified professionals is essential to guarantee domestic safety,” he says.
Care of electricity and falls
To avoid short, shock and even fires, the recommendation is not overwhelmed, do not repair various extensions and make periodic maintenance with electricians.
In the case of stairs, bathrooms and wet areas, the prevention includes support bars, non -Alese rugs and reinforced lighting. It is also important to maintain organized spaces and avoid improvisation, such as climbing chairs to install lamps.
What to do in case of accidents
Although prevention is always the best way, it is important to know how to act in emergency situations:
- Burns: wash with running water without using homemade ointments or products.
- Electric shocks: turn off the energy and remove the victim with an insulating material.
- Tagni: wash with soap and water, press the place and consult your doctor.
Recommended maintenance
To keep the house safe, the guide is to perform periodic maintenance in electrical installations, gas heaters, lighting and water tanks. According to Sebastião, ventilation systems and equipment such as stoves, ovens and charger for electric cars should be reviewed periodically.
Sebastião also stresses that there are public brochures aimed at preventing domestic accidents, focusing on children, elderly and electrical safety. Specialized blogs, such as Porto di Porto, also offer practical and educational advice on the maintenance and care of the house.
“Prevention is always safer and cheaper than the correction later,” concludes the expert.
Source: Terra
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