Fire Hazards in the Home
Besides those fire hazards mentioned in specific situations, there are other fire hazards that the nurse may need to mention :
- Smoking, especially where you might fall asleep
- Improperly used or maintained portable heaters
- Faulty or dirty heating systems and chimneys
- Failure to use fireplace screens
- Overloaded circuits, frayed cords, faulty wiring, and defective appliances
- Accumulations of newspaper, magazines, and rags
- Improperly stored solvents, paint supplies, and liquid fuel
- Improperly stored solvents, paint supplies, and liquid fuel
Smoke detectors are imperactive-one or several-depending on the size of a home. Guidelines for safety outside the home are discussed in the display below.
Reference :Farrell J : Nursing Care of the Older Person, J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1990.
