Results: Dangerous Situations 37
I hope you stay safe from the following dangers:
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1.
Running Extension Cords Under Rugs or Carpets-- Consequences: Heat trapped under rug, insulation degradation from foot traffic, hidden fires.-- Prevention: Route cords around perimeters; never cover electrical cords with rugs.-- Treatment: Unplug cord; inspect for heat damage. Call 911 if carpet ignites.--Do you have any extension cords running under rugs or carpets?
Yes
8%
•
88 votes
No
70%
•
738 votes
Undecided
4%
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47 votes
Not Applicable
17%
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178 votes
2.
2.
Reaching Behind Unsecured Shelf Risers at the Store-- * Consequences: Shelf collapses, heavy canned goods fall on hands/feet. * Prevention: Avoid pulling items from back of damaged or tilted display units. * Treatment: Ice crushed hand/foot; obtain X-ray if bone tenderness is localized.--Have you ever encountered a broken shelf at a store?
Yes
24%
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249 votes
No
57%
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597 votes
Not Applicable
20%
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205 votes
3.
3.
Ignoring Squeaking/Failing Furnace Blower Motors-- * Consequences: Motor seizes, overheats, and ignites accumulated dust in HVAC air handler. * Prevention: Schedule annual HVAC maintenance checks; replace air filters every 1–3 months. * Treatment: Shut off system power at furnace switch or main panel; call 911 if smoke appears.--Has your furnace ever made a squeaking noise?
Yes
15%
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154 votes
No
53%
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553 votes
Not Applicable
33%
•
344 votes
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4.
Using Wood Utensils in Raw Pork/Poultry without Proper Sanitization *Using Wood Utensils in Raw Pork/Poultry without Proper Sanitization-- * Consequences: Porous wood harbors bacteria (Salmonella, Listeria), contaminating subsequent food. * Prevention: Use non-porous silicone or plastic for raw meat, or sanitize wooden tools in a diluted bleach solution. * Treatment: Rest and oral rehydration therapy for gastrointestinal illness; consult a doctor if fever or dehydration occurs. Consequences: Porous wood harbors bacteria (Salmonella, Listeria), contaminating subsequent food.--Do you use wooden spoons in pork or other meat dishes?
Yes
28%
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291 votes
No
50%
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524 votes
Not Applicable
22%
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236 votes
5.
5.
Storing Potatoes Next to Onions-- * Consequences: Onions release ethylene gas, causing potatoes to sprout, rot faster, and produce toxic solanine. * Prevention: Store potatoes and onions in separate, cool, well-ventilated dark spaces. * Treatment: Discard green or heavily sprouted potatoes. Seek medical care if solanine poisoning (vomiting, headache) occurs.--Have you ever stored you onions next to your potatoes?
Yes
27%
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280 votes
No
52%
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550 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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221 votes
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6.
Leaving Scented Oil Plugin Air Fresheners upside Down-- * Consequences: Fragrance oil leaks into electrical socket, causing short circuits and outlet fires. * Prevention: Ensure plugin air fresheners are always inserted right-side up into wall outlets. * Treatment: Turn off power at circuit breaker panel; extinguish local electrical fire using Class C extinguisher.--Have you ever plugged a plugin air freshener in upside down?
Yes
7%
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71 votes
No
61%
•
643 votes
Not Applicable
32%
•
337 votes
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