Quiz: Test Your Home Safety Knowledge
Test your knowledge in our Home Safety Quiz! Make sure to check your answers at the end and pick up some home safety tips.
1. Which of the following is an electrical hazard?
a. Changing a broken light bulb
b. Running extension cords under rug
c. Both
2. Smoke alarms should be replaced after how many years of use?
a. 5
b. 10
c. Never
3. How often should you test your smoke alarms?
a. Once a year
b. Once a month
c. Twice a year
4. Children treated at burn centers have often suffered from:
a. Flames in housefires
b. Electrical shocks
c. Scalds from hot liquids
5. If oil/ grease in a pan flares up in flames:
a. Smother the fire, as with a pan cover
b. Rush the pan outdoors
c. Pour water on it
6. Safety Caps on drug containers are childproof.
a. True
b. False
7. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can be deadly. Carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every five to seven years.
a. True
b. False
8. You and your family should have _________ in case of a fire in your home.
a. A bag packed.
b. Unlimited wi-fi
c. A specific escape plan
9. Chemicals and cleaning products should always be stored in the original container to promote safety.
a. True
b. False
10. What is something unsafe in the home?
a. Smoke detectors on every level of the home
b. Keeping the front door locked
c. A cluttered staircase
Answers:
1. c. both
If you're changing a light bulb that has broken off from its base, you should turn off the circuit breaker beforehand. Also, running cords under the rug or carpet can cause shocks and fires from people walking on them.
2. b. 10
Instead of awaiting an auditory reminder, you’ll have to take matters into your own hands by checking date of manufacture on the device. Here’s how to find out if your smoke detector needs to be replaced:
-Remove the smoke alarm from the ceiling.
-Look on the back of the device for the date of manufacture.
-Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from the date of manufacture.
3. b. Once a month
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), smoke detectors should be tested at least once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once or twice a year. A good way to remember to do this is to change your batteries when you change your clocks for daylight saving time — when you spring forward or fall back.
4. c. Scalds from hot liquids
Scalds from hot liquids send many toddlers to hospitals. So, it’s wise to keep water heater temperatures at 120 degrees — and never leave children alone in a bathtub.
5. a. Smother the fire, as with a pan cover
Smother a fire by taking air away. Water on an oil fire spreads it. You could spill oil — and spread the fire — by trying to carry a flaming pan of course, for a very small fire a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen may be helpful.
6. b. False
Safety caps are mere child-resistant, not childproof. A toddler can often open a childproof cap within 10 minutes- the cap is just a delaying tactic.
7. a. True
Most Carbon Monoxide detectors are good for 5-7 years and should be replaced after that time frame. Typically, the units have a tag or date stamp on the back to indicate it's age or expiration date.
8. c. A specific escape plan
Draw a floor plan for each floor of your home, including windows and doors. For each room, find two ways out, and label them on your plan. Designate one adult to help get babies, young children, or family members who need extra help out safely. Have a backup plan in case the primary person is overcome by smoke or is not home. Decide on a safe meeting place for your family. Make sure it is a safe distance away from the home.
9. a. True
Store and use all chemicals according to the instructions on the packaging. Remember, chemicals may be toxic or flammable, and they may create a poisonous gas or liquid when mixed. Remember to always keep chemicals in their original containers, never in cups or soft drink bottles.
10. c. A cluttered staircase
Keep staircases free of clutter to prevent falls in the home.
