Since the heat and fire are essential in everyday life to heat the house, cooking and even smoking, special attention should be given daily to the risks inherent in the use of fire.

Among the most dangerous and important elements to be taken into account include: equipment and faulty electrical wiring, smoking habits and the misuse of matches, the smooth operation of heating equipment, proper maintenance of the stoves oil, spontaneous ignition of garbage, he inappropriate use of flammable liquids, hot ashes and placing fuel in places near the heaters.

Fires in electrical installations may be the result of an overloaded circuit, faulty wiring, poorly isolated material, defective switches and the misuse of electrical appliances. Besides causing burns and start fires, electricity mishandled can cause concussions and even death, resulting from strong shocks of the electrical installation.

In older homes should check the installation since modern appliances demand more current load. Overloading a circuit and therefore cause it to overheat, it may be the result of using it for too many lamps, motors or other items.

The heating produced by this overload may cause fire. Even when the current is not excessive, it can be a dangerous warming or may sparks because the electrical installations have loose connections or improperly performed. The fuse is considered safer the circuit breaker. Use a coin instead of a fuse or fuse is a common and very dangerous habit.

To dramatize the danger can represent a careless attitude towards electricity at home, then cite an example: A three year old girl was left alone for a few minutes at the dinner table and introduced a fork in the toaster (which their parents often did) to take a slice ; placed , while the other hand – which was wet on the outside of the toaster (of metal and thus excellent electrical conductor); shortly after the small was found completely unconscious because of burns and electric shock and , despite having been attended to immediately, he could not save his life. Such misfortunes can be avoided if parents take into account the following safety experts that make electricity:

Cables from electrical appliances must not go over radiators or pipes. Do not touch electrical equipment if there is one in the tub, standing on a wet floor (like laundry) or with wet hands. Electrical cords should not go through the door shutters or under carpets, as the constant opening and closing of the first and the second walk on, will damage the insulator material.

Electrical equipment should be placed in appropriate contacts. There are fake plugs that can be placed in receptacles that must not be used to prevent children’s curiosity and crawling babies. The plugs do not disconnect by pulling the cord from the socket. An electric iron should never be connected, even for a single moment, without being duly observed. Lamps, electrical appliances, extension cords and nuclei leads must bear a label stating they were inspected by competent authorities.

The cables with the insulation worn or cracked should be renewed. Some causes of wear that are rubbing against sharp edges of furniture or twist and tug the cables. Repairs or placement of electrical wires in the home require skilled care about it; It is not a job that any amateur can do. They cleaned all debris that may have accumulated in basements, closets, garages, attics or storage elsewhere.

In addition to being alert to the dangers of electricity, the whole family must form the habit of controlling other risks as representing fire. This should include the following: Make sure cigarette butts have been well off; ashtrays emptied regularly and do not smoke in bed or when you’re too tired. Cigarettes and matches still occupy the first place to cause fires. Always leave the matches out of the reach of children.

Remove all fuel soaked rags that are at the corners of a closet or garage. Do not leave garbage or trash in places near a boiler. Store flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, paint, etc…) preferably on the outside of the house, away from open flame or something hot because its gases are often flammable.

Should never use these fluids to ignite inside the house. All items easily combustible (paper, cloth, leaves and firewood should be stored away from heat and ignition sources (such as heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, stoves and electrical equipment). Electric appliances, such as irons, which retain heat even when they are disconnected, they must be handled and stored with special care.

Torches, welders and similar items must be stored in non-combustible shelves. ‘s essential to have a good extinguisher near such tools if it produces a uncontrollable ignition. Any fire that is lit with a purpose to keep away from buildings or into suitable containers. Children should learn early that must be prudently away from space heaters and fire.

Adults should set an example in this and protect themselves, avoiding direct contact with the heating and fire whenever possible. It is recommended that homes have adequate equipment to fight the fire, as fire extinguishers, several hoses in strategic places, if it possible, also first -aid material.

Apart from the dangers of faulty electrical systems are derivatives of heating, which have the potential fire and poison gas, especially in winter. To avoid the possibility of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning, heating systems should be checked annually for the following defects:

• The chimney stacks should not be cracked or corroded sections. Boilers and heaters should be inspected by qualified and have the necessary repairs affected staff. The fuel-burning equipment, ducts and chimneys it should be checked regularly and kept in good condition.
• If for some good reason the fuel used in the heating system must be changed, a specialist will make necessary adjustments to ensure proper combustion. No need to operate boilers, heaters, fireplaces and water heaters without adequate air inlet which continually replace lost through combustion. Heaters based operating oil must be of a type that is not easily tipped.
• The pipes that carry gas and oil heaters should be metal and be well protected. Electric heaters should be fitted with a safety switch on the bottom, so that shut off automatically if the unit falls. The oil and gas heaters must be vented to the outside of the house.
• It is advisable to check the exhaust system of automobiles. The gases must be fully taken to the exhaust pipe and out of the car. Make sure that the exhaust does not have dangerous defects.
• A person sitting in a car parked for a few minutes stop the engine unless the windows are open. By contrast, the windows and vents shall be closed automobile in tunnels or when carriage movement is very slow, and very heavy traffic, to prevent carbon monoxide fired the other motor is introduced.
• If for some reason you have to start the engine of a car parked in a garage or in a confined space, you must open the doors and the engine still running should not be left more than a few minutes. If you need to leave it on for longer, place an extension on the pipe (as used by commercial garages) that goes directly outside.

It is not unusual in the houses have medicines, cleaners, pesticides and other poisonous items. No wonder, then, that accidental poisoning deaths continue to increase. Over 1,700 deaths from accidental poisoning occur in the United States every year. This reflects an annual increase of 7 % from 1956. Despite how vulnerable children can be aspirin, laxatives and sleeping pills, over two thirds of these fatalities occur in people over 14.

While most dangerous substances that can cause poisoning are in bathrooms and kitchens, you may also find in any other part of the house (sleeping pills in the bedroom furniture, for example), why, prevention rules must apply everywhere.

You should read the labels that provide information content of medicinal vials carefully: risks, dosage and antidotes. Labels should be well maintained so that can serve as future reference, if accidentally ingested drugs. Medicines that change over time should be thrown when no longer going to need.

Medicines that are for internal use should be stored in a place other than those that are for external use. Do not take medicines in the dark. Substances that are potentially poisonous should not be changed to other containers without labeling them properly. These substances should not be placed in cookware, soda bottles or containers of this type.

Should not be mixed in single bottle different kinds of medicine and pills. Insecticides and rodenticides should not be stored in the kitchen and you have to take special care to use in kitchens and pantries only those that are recommended as safe. Fruits and vegetables should be washed thoroughly before being used.

Medicines and other potentially dangerous items should be placed out of reach of children and stored preferably in kits that can be locked, because a child can be poisoned with less venom than an adult. Pay special attention to items such as detergents, waxes, oil, hair spray aerosol, bleaches, moth balls, etc…

It is very important that all family members acquire a careful attitude to potentially poisonous substances. Since children like to imitate the behavior of adults, it is best not to take drugs in his presence. It is worth noting that aspirin is the number one poison children. Never refer to medicines that give kids like candy.

The medicine must be called medicine and handled as such. In the same way that other types of accidents , parents should not only take the appropriate steps to avoid difficulties , but also what to do if a problem occurs ; is essential to have on hand a list of appropriate antidotes.