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Following the rise in household accidents that children often fall victim to, Dubai Municipality launched a campaign to educate the public on safety guidelines to follow in their homes to prevent potential injuries.
Under the slogan,"Is your home safe?" the Health and Safety Department has put up an innovative 3D model to illustrate the kinds of danger that a child could face in different areas of the house.
Ridda Salman, head of the municipality's Health and Safety Department said: "Since inspectors cannot go into people's homes and check for safety, all we can do is raise awareness"
The campaign, which will continue until next year, will be launched at different municipality centres and Children's City before it shifts to malls and schools.
Visitors can walk away with safety tools including electrical outlet covers and childproof latches for doors and drawers, along with brochures at the 3D awareness booths.
sherouk@khaleejtimes.com
Basic safety guidelines> Keep medicine, health supplements and personal care items out of children's reach > Wear rubber gloves and face mask while using or mixing household detergents to avoid hazards of emitted gases > Provide safety gates at the top and bottom of the staircase. Gap between balusters should not exceed four inches > Install safety barriers on high places like windows or balconies. Avoid keeping chairs and furniture near these areas > Put childproof lock on oven to prevent danger > Ensure gas valve/regulator is closed before leaving the kitchen > Avoid overloading electric sockets to prevent fire > Avoid leaving ropes or plastic bags near children |
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