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Make sure the kitchen and bathroom are never slippery. Someone may slip and

get hurt.

Never try to reach something on a

shelf that is too high for you. You

may lose balance and fall. Use a stool

or a step ladder.

Find It Have you ever slipped on a wet
Out floor? What type of injuries occur
when we slip on a wet floor?

Electric Shock

Electrical appliances are useful to us, however we must be extra cautious while

operating them. To avoid an accident, follow these safety rules:

Never touch an electrical switch or gadget with wet hands or bare feet.

Avoid getting too close to a

pedestal fan or a heater when

they are working.

If you detect a damaged wire,

an electric spark, or someone

getting an electric shock,

immediately turn off the main
boy touching a electric plug boy touching a heater
switch and call an adult.

Did You Electrical appliances only require a two-pin plug, but we use three pin
Know? plugs for them. The third pin is used for earthing. Earthing is a safety
measure in electrical networks that protects humans from electric
shock and electrical equipment from damage.

Burns

Burns can occur while working in the kitchen. To avoid such accidents, follow
these safety rules:

While working in the kitchen, avoid wearing synthetic clothing. Synthetic
clothing is highly flammable.

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