Safety in the Home (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is the most common type of accident in the home?
What is the most common type of accident in the home?
Falls
Which is an example of a poorly designed home causing accidents?
Which is an example of a poorly designed home causing accidents?
Hidden steps
Where should dishwasher tablets NOT be stored?
Where should dishwasher tablets NOT be stored?
Under the sink
Where should stair gates be fitted for young children?
Where should stair gates be fitted for young children?
At the top and bottom of stairs
Where should babies never be left unattended?
Where should babies never be left unattended?
On beds or changing tables
Where should non-slip mats be used in the home?
Where should non-slip mats be used in the home?
In baths and showers
What should be kept out of reach to prevent choking?
What should be kept out of reach to prevent choking?
Plastic bags and small objects
How should saucepan handles be positioned to prevent scalds?
How should saucepan handles be positioned to prevent scalds?
Turned inward
What type of cord should a kettle have for safety?
What type of cord should a kettle have for safety?
A short cord
What should be fitted on open fires to prevent burns?
What should be fitted on open fires to prevent burns?
Fireguards
How should medicines and chemicals be stored?
How should medicines and chemicals be stored?
In childproof containers
When should a child never be left alone?
When should a child never be left alone?
In or near water