Results: Dangerous Situations 38
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Using Old Razor Blade Scrapers to Clean Glass Shower Doors or House Windows-- * Consequences: Rust-pitted blades catch on glass, snapping and flying into skin or eyes. * Prevention: Use fresh, stainless razor blades mounted inside safety handle scrapers. * Treatment: Flush eyes if dust enters; apply pressure to cuts; check tetanus status.--Have you ever used a razor blade to clean something?
Yes
35%
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344 votes
No
44%
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437 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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208 votes
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2.
Placing Heavy Washing Powder Boxes on High Shelves-- * Consequences: Heavy box slips during retrieval, spilling alkaline detergent powder into eyes. * Prevention: Store bulk laundry detergents at waist height near the washing machine. * Treatment: Flush eyes immediately with water for 15-20 minutes; seek emergency medical evaluation.--Do you use liquid or powder laundry detergent?
Liquid
65%
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646 votes
Powder
8%
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76 votes
Not Applicable
27%
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267 votes
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Storing Perfumes in Direct Sunlight inside Bathroom-- * Consequences: Alcohol base warms up, degrading fragrance and building internal bottle pressure. * Prevention: Keep perfume bottles stored in cool, dark cabinets or drawers. * Treatment: Flush eyes with water if hot perfume mists spray into face.--Do you wear perfume or cologne?
Yes
35%
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350 votes
No
42%
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419 votes
Not Applicable
22%
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220 votes
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4.
Leaving Pumice Stones Covered in Dead Skin-- * Consequences: Harbors fungal spores, re-infecting feet during subsequent uses. * Prevention: Rinse, scrub, and air-dry pumice stones thoroughly after each use; replace regularly. * Treatment: Apply topical antifungal treatments for persistent skin infections.--Do you use a pumice stone?
Yes
22%
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214 votes
No
58%
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577 votes
Not Applicable
20%
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198 votes
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