Family Health

Choose Safety: Prevent Injuries and Errors.

At home

• Install carbon monoxide detectors and smoke/heat alarms. Test them regularly to make sure they are working.
• Use space heaters with caution and according to directions.
• Keep your water-heater temperature at < 120^o F.
• Have your home checked for radon.
• Store firearms securely.
• Internet: Know where your children are surfing.
• Be safe in your relationships. For information on domestic violence, click here.
• Keep medications in original containers.
• Discard expired medications.

For additional information on preventing medical errors, click here.

Outside

• Prevent injuries. Use helmets, wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads, and protective mouth gear.

Activities of daily living

• Use seatbelts.
• Use car seats for children.