Results: Dangerous Situations 20
Here are more dangerous situations you should watch out for:
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"Silent" appliance overheating (e.g., fridge lights staying on.) Some appliances can overheat due to component failures, creating fire risk - Periodically check appliances for unusual heat, smells, or lights that stay on; unplug and service if abnormal. Have you ever had a component on an appliance stay on when it wasn't supposed to? How did you discover this problem? (put it in the comments section).
Yes
11%
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98 votes
No
55%
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507 votes
Not Applicable
34%
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314 votes
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Microwaving Sealed Containers Solution: Vent containers or lids before heating. You might get steam burns when opening container. First Aid / Medical Treatment: Steam burns — cool water flush, topical hydrogel, pain management with ibuprofen. Do you ever heat things in your microwave with the container sealed?
Yes
13%
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115 votes
No
66%
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609 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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195 votes
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3.
Glass Shower Doors Lacking Shatter-Proof Film-- If door shatters, you could get cuts. Solution: Install tempered glass or safety film on sliding glass doors. First Aid / Medical Treatment: Multiple sharp lacerations — pressure dressings- Go to ER for removal of glass fragments, tetanus booster, and stitches. Do you have a glass shower door?
Yes
27%
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251 votes
No
52%
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481 votes
Not Applicable
20%
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187 votes
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4.
Cosmetics Containing Lead/Heavy Metals Solution: Purchase reputable brands tested for heavy metal purity. First Aid / Medical Treatment: Toxicity symptoms — chelation therapy under medical supervision. Do you ever wear makeup or does your wife or girlfriend?
Yes
39%
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359 votes
No
34%
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313 votes
Not Applicable
27%
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247 votes
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5.
Using Bleach to Clean Urine (Ammonia Gas Risk) Solution: Flush toilets and rinse surfaces thoroughly before applying bleach. First Aid / Medical Treatment: Chlorine gas exposure — move to fresh air, bronchodilators for bronchospasm. Have you ever done this?
Yes
18%
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168 votes
No
59%
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539 votes
Not Applicable
23%
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212 votes
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Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffusers near Pets Solution: Avoid diffusing toxic oils (e.g., tea tree, eucalyptus) around cats and dogs. First Aid / Medical Treatment: Poisoning / toxicity — move pet/human to fresh air; contact Poison Control. Do you ever use an essential oil diffuser?
Yes
18%
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168 votes
No
61%
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556 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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195 votes
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