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CHOC MOBILE SAFETY HOUSE - KITCHEN

WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THE KITCHEN OF THE SAFETY HOUSE

Safety strap on high chair
   
Fire extinguisher
   
Emergency numbers on refrigerator
   
Refrigerator and freezer locked
   
Cabinet locked under sink
   
Buckets are upside down and empty
   
Outlets covered
   
Pan on back burner with handle turned in
   
Stair gate installed
   
Drawer locked
   
Coffee cup away from edge of table

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PREVENTION TIPS FOR A SAFER KITCHEN

Keep all children out of the kitchen when possible to help avoid risk of injuries.
   
Make sure there is a working fire extinguisher in case of a fire.
   
Remove all stove knob covers and store one in a locked drawer for use to help prevent burns.
   
Keep the oven light on while in use and teach your child when the oven is hot to help prevent burns.
   
Store all plastic bags locked in a drawer or cabinet to help avoid suffocation.
   
Store all poisons in the original container locked and up high to help avoid poisoning.
   
Avoid circle foods to help prevent choking.
   
Remove all tablecloths and place all hot objects in the center of the table to help prevent scalds or burns.
   
Do not put your baby in a baby walker with wheels to help prevent falls.
   
Keep all appliance cords out of child’s reach to help prevent electrocution.
   
Secure all throw rugs to help prevent falls.
   
Remove all ice chests and coolers when not in use to help prevent drowning.
   
Remove all pet water dishes to help prevent drowning.
   
Keep lids on all garbage cans to help prevent poisoning.
   
Keep emergency numbers near the phone to help ensure prompt response in case of injury.

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