Results: Dangerous Situations 39
Hopefully none of these scenarios will ever occur for you.
1.
1.
Ignoring a Clicking Gas Igniter that Fails to Light-- * Consequences: Accumulating gas pocket creates a flash pop, burning eyebrows, hair, and face upon delayed ignition. * Prevention: Turn burner off after 3-5 seconds of failed clicking; wait 5 minutes before trying again. * Treatment: Cool flash burns under running water; seek medical evaluation for facial burns.--I had no idea before this survey. I just kept clicking until it lit. Luckily, I never got burned. Do you do this?
Yes
13%
•
125 votes
No
27%
•
254 votes
I don't have a gas stove
40%
•
379 votes
Not Applicable
19%
•
181 votes
2.
2.
Leaving String Lights Attached with Staples-- * Consequences: Metal staples pierce wire insulation, electrifying frame or causing arc fires. * Prevention: Use insulated plastic hanging clips to mount string lights. * Treatment: Unplug lights immediately; replace damaged wiring; seek medical check for shocks.--Do you have any string lights in/outside your home?
Yes
17%
•
156 votes
No
61%
•
577 votes
Not Applicable
22%
•
206 votes
3.
3.
Placing Humidifiers directly on Carpeted Floors-- * Consequences: Constant moisture output saturates carpet, breeding mold and rotting subflooring. * Prevention: Place humidifiers on elevated, water-resistant surfaces away from carpet and walls. * Treatment: Clean moldy carpet areas; treat allergic asthma with doctor-prescribed medications.--Do you have a humidifier?
Yes
25%
•
232 votes
No
55%
•
519 votes
Not Applicable
20%
•
188 votes
4.
4.
Stacking Heavy Storage Totes high inside Bedroom Closets-- * Consequences: Top heavy totes fall during access, causing head or neck injuries. * Prevention: Store light items high; place heavy plastic storage totes on lower closet shelves or floor. * Treatment: Apply ice to contusions; seek immediate care for head trauma or neck pain.--Do you store things in storage totes?
Yes
58%
•
547 votes
No
22%
•
210 votes
Not Applicable
19%
•
182 votes
5.
5.
Unsecured Sliding Closet Doors Off Tracks-- * Consequences: Heavy door detaches from upper rail, falling forward onto person opening it. * Prevention: Inspect slider door rollers; re-track and tighten loose bottom guides immediately. * Treatment: Lift heavy door off victim; ice crushed impact zones; seek emergency care.--Do you have any sliding closet doors?
Yes
31%
•
290 votes
No
49%
•
462 votes
Not Applicable
20%
•
187 votes
6.
6.
Leaving Portable Clothes Racks Overloaded-- * Consequences: Metal frame buckles, collapsing heavy clothes rack onto occupants. * Prevention: Stay within rated load limits; distribute clothing evenly across rack bars. * Treatment: Remove fallen metal and clothes; ice bruised muscles.--Do you have a clothes rack with some of your clothing on it? I do. I have it in my "closet room," which is a spare bedroom I made into a giant closet for my clothes. Now you know one of my vices, too many clothes!
Yes
24%
•
225 votes
No
47%
•
441 votes
Not Applicable
29%
•
273 votes
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