Home Economics - Home Hygiene, Safety and First Aid

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Outline four guidelines for good hygiene in the home

1. Keep the house warm and dry

2. Open windows daily

3. Empty bins daily

4. Disinfect toilets and sinks once a week
What points should be remembered while using and storing cleaning agents safely?

1. Store away from children

2. Follow directions carefully

3. Wear gloves when using the cleaning agents
What cleaning agent would you use for cleaning the bath?

Flash liquid
What cleaning agent would you use for cleaning a tiled kitchen floor?

Dettol floor cleaner
What cleaning agent would you use for removing lime scale from aorund taps?

White vinegar
What cleaning agent would you use for cleaning the fridge?

Bread soda with water
What cleaning agent would you use for cleaning a stained toilet?

Harpic
What are the main causes of accidents in the home?

1. Carelessness

2. Faulty equipment

3. Badly designed rooms

4. Incorrect storage of objects
Outline three general guidelines for preventing electrical accidents in the home

1. Never overload sockets

2. Do not touch with wet hands

3. Do not take electrical appliances into the bathroom
Name three pieces of fire safety equipment that should be found in the home

1. Smoke alarm

2. Fire extinguisher

3. Fire blanket
State one way people can help prevent choking and suffocation from occurring in the home

Never leave a child alone while feeding
State one way people can help prevent scalds from occurring in the home

Turn handles on saucepans inwards on the hob
State one way people can help prevent falls from occurring in the home

Fit stair gates
State one way people can help prevent poisoning from occurring in the home

Keep medicines locked away
State one way people can help prevent burns from occurring in the home

Fit a fire guard
State one way people can help prevent drowning from occurring in the home

Never leave a child alone in the bath
What are the three aims of first aid?

1.To preserve life

2. To prevent the condition getting worse

3. To promote recovery
name six items that should be found in a first aid box

1. Cotton wool

2. Bandages

3. Safety pins

4. Scissors

5. Plasters

6. Tweezers
What should you administer as first aid for a minor burn/scald?

1. Pour cold water on the burn for 10 minutes

2. Remove rings and watches before the area swells

3. Cover with a clean, non-fluffy dressing

4. Do not put any creams on the burn
What should you administer as first aid for bleeding?

1. Apply pressure to the wound

2. Raise it up to stop the bleeding

3. Wrap in a bandage
What should you administer as first aid for choking?

1. Slap sharply between the shoulder blades

2. If it does not work try the Heimlich manoeuvre

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Home Economics - Home Hygiene, Safety and First Aid

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Home Hygiene, Safety and First Aid

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2013-03-19T23:25:42Z