If You Can Pass This Home Safety Quiz, Then Your Home Is Super Safe

Where should fire extinguishers be placed in the home?

• In the bathroom

• In a closet

• In the garage

• In every kitchen and one on every floor

What is the best way to prevent sickness from carbon monoxide poisoning?

• Notice if you smell carbon monoxide

• Leave a window open and try not to breathe much

• Counter carbon monoxide by releasing large amounts of methane

• Ensure you have a properly working carbon monoxide detector

Where should prescription medications be stored?

• On the bathroom counter

• In a cabinet out of the reach of children

• On the night stand

• In the kitchen next to cookies and other foods

In what direction should the handles of pots and pans on the stove be facing?

• Pointed towards the center or back of the stove.

• It doesn't matter

• Pointed away from the stove for easier access

• In whatever way is most convenient for you

What should you and your family have prepared in case of a fire?

• Your own personal fireman

• An escape plan

• Marshmallows

• A bucket of water

Who should you call in the event that someone at home has ingested harmful chemicals from cleaning products?

• Poison control

• The manufacturer of the cleaning product

• Your local politician

• A family friend to come help

What area of the home can be extremely dangerous if items are left laying around on it?

• Staircases

• Bedroom floor

• Living room floor

• Outside the front door

What can be placed in your bathtub to prevent slips and falls?

• A non-slip mat

• A sign that says "Careful, don't slip"

• Cushions

• A lifeguard

What should you make sure to do with any tall book shelves?

• All the screws are screwed in tightly

• Make sure they are fastened to the wall

• Read every book on display

• Make sure the shelves were assembled correctly

It is important to ensure that all staircases in the home are _____ ?

• Facing the right direction

• Insured

• Not covered in butter

• Well lit

What should you do if you notice the cable or wiring to an electrical appliance has become frayed?

• Fix the cable within the next 1-2 weeks

• Ignore the problem

• Unplug the unit and fix the cable immediately

• Wrap duct tape around the cable

Where should electrical wiring and cables NOT be placed in the home?

• Across doorways

• Near water

• Under rugs

• All of these

If you have toddlers or small children in the home, what can you place in front of electrical outlets to keep them safe?

• A fork

• Stuffed animals

• Plastic safety covers

• A sign that reads "Don't touch this"

What should you do if you feel that an electrical outlet is warm?

• Call an electrician to check it out

• Do nothing

• Rub ice on it

• Plug more appliances into it

How often should you change the battery in your smoke detector? (Assuming you don't have a 10-year non-replaceable battery).

• Every five years

• Before you plan to start any fires

• Every two years

• Every year or more frequent