Results: Dangerous Situations 32 -- Around the House or When Shopping
A lot accidents occur in the home. Some while out and about. Here are 6 more for you to read about.
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1.
Storing open canned food directly in the metal can inside fridge - Outcome: Metallic taste, heavy metal leaching, gastrointestinal upset - Prevention: Transfer remaining contents to glass or plastic airtight containers - Treatment: Supportive care, fluids for stomach irritation. Do you ever store open cans of food in your refrigerator?
Yes
14%
•
138 votes
No
69%
•
684 votes
Not Applicable
17%
•
169 votes
2.
2.
Using plastic cutting boards deeply grooved by knives - Outcome: Microplastic ingestion, bacterial trapping - Prevention: Replace grooved boards or sand wood boards smooth - Treatment: Replace board; general gastrointestinal supportive care. Do you have a wood cutting board or a plastic cutting board?
A wood cutting board
22%
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218 votes
A plastic cutting board
26%
•
253 votes
Both a wood one and a plastic one
28%
•
281 votes
Not Applicable
27%
•
263 votes
3.
3.
Leaving Dishwasher Door Standing Fully Open-- Consequences: Tripping hazard, shins/ankle fractures, impalement on upward-pointing knives in basket.-- Prevention: Keep dishwasher door latched shut when not loading/unloading. Load knives point-down.-- Treatment: Ice bruises/sprains. Clean and bandage lacerations. X-ray if fracture is suspected. Do you have a dishwasher?
Yes
53%
•
523 votes
No
28%
•
279 votes
Not Applicable
19%
•
189 votes
4.
4.
Using Jacked-Up Car Without Jack Stands * Consequences: Hydraulic jack failure, car dropping and crushing mechanic beneath. * Prevention: Always support raised vehicles on properly rated jack stands and chock remaining wheels. * Treatment: Use second jack to lift vehicle off victim immediately; call 911; treat for crush syndrome. This is how my husband's ex father-in-law died. He had his car jacked up and it fell on him while he was under it. Do you ever work on your own car?
Yes
13%
•
129 votes
No
60%
•
597 votes
Not Applicable
27%
•
265 votes
5.
5.
Overloaded Top Displays in Warehouse Stores (e.g., Pallets) * Consequences: Merchandise falling from height, striking shoppers below (crushing injuries). * Prevention: Stay clear of active forklift restocking zones; avoid reaching for unstable high items. * Treatment: Call for store emergency team; move victim carefully out of danger; call 911 for severe impact. Do you shop at warehouse stores?
Yes
39%
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390 votes
No
41%
•
407 votes
Not Applicable
20%
•
194 votes
6.
6.
Using Malfunctioning Automatic Sliding Doors * Consequences: Door closing unexpectedly, pinning or knocking over elderly/disabled shoppers. * Prevention: Pass through sensor zones promptly; do not linger in the door threshold. * Treatment: Assist victim; alert management; check for soft-tissue or impact injuries. Have you ever entered a store with malfunctioning automatic doors?
Yes
35%
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346 votes
No
45%
•
445 votes
Not Applicable
20%
•
200 votes
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