SP Medical Supply

GENERAL HOME SAFETY

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• Have working smoke detectors on each level of your home; check them regularly.

• Keep stairs, halls, and exit areas free of clutter.

• Stairways and halls should be well lit.

• Emergency phone numbers should be posted by phone.

• Have at least one telephone located where it would be accessible in the event of an accident that leaves you unable to stand.

• Store all chemicals and cleaners in areas that children cannot reach.  All chemicals should be clearly labeled.

 

BATHROOM SAFETY

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• Do not use electrical appliances in the bathtub or shower.

• Use rubber mats or non-skid strips on the floor of the bathtub or shower.

• Keep medicines clearly labeled.  Throw away prescriptions that have expired.

 

FIRE SAFETY

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• Have a planned fire exit route.

• Do not smoke when using oxygen; do not smoke in the same room oxygen is stored.

• Do not smoke in bed.

• Have fire extinguishers available in all cooking areas.

• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.

• When heaters are in use, make sure that the room is well ventilated.

 

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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• Plugs and sockets should fit firmly and require some force to insert and remove.

• Do not overload outlets or circuits.

• Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet.  Never pull on the cord.

• Avoid using extension cords and never overload them.

• Check cords for fraying, bare wires, or other defects, especially at the point where the cord attaches to the equipment.

• Never run a cord across the sink, over a wet floor, or under a rug.

• Disconnect equipment that sparks, stalls, blows a fuse or gives the slightest shock.

• Report equipment malfunctions to SP MEDICAL SUPPLY, LLC.