Top tips to help stay safe at home
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Accidents often occur when we’re distracted and can happen alarmingly quickly, so it is important that we don’t ignore the risks and instead put in place some simple steps to help reduce the likelihood of them occurring.
Each year there are approximately 14,000 admissions to hospital in Northern Ireland as a result of unintentional injuries.
The following are among the most common home dangers, with tips on how to help prevent them.
Beware button cell batteries
Lithium cell batteries, also known as ‘button batteries’, are common in many children’s toys but are a significant danger to a child or adult’s health if swallowed. They can cause choking, poisoning, or burning, and can lead to life-changing injuries or even death. Toys, Christmas cards, electronics, and lighting sets can all be a potential hazard, especially for young children, as sometimes their first instinct is to put something in their mouth. If undetected, button cell batteries can do serious damage to the gastrointesti...
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