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THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday February Page EEK Safety in Kitchens and Bathrooms Classic Weld Fab 8775928 TUN FREE ESTIMATES A Hi HOME H FOR ALL YOUR HARDWARE NEEDS Cut Screen Window Repair Bcauli Tone Paints Electrical Plumbing Supplies Housewares Small Appliances kHSGUELPH STRUT 8277 I GOROS BASEMENT ng on Bit Bonded ad aP dad 1672 853 ALTON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LMTED INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL RURAL PROP The Window and Door Centre supplying you with quality products factory service and installation 100 Wilkinson Rd Brampton 5362 HENKS Equipment SALES OF LAWN GAMOEH AND SMALL SSSUvirtUwnRd 8774768 ROOFING EW CONSTRUCTION AND RE ROOF ESTIMATES 5198332934 Heating and Air Conditioning LENNOX COMFORT PUIS CASH BACK mw It Dwi tiki of lit EXTERIOR DOORS INSTALLATIONS WITH HANDCRAFTED GLASS OAK CEOAR INTERIOR DOOR SOLDVWYLWWDOWS THE DOOR STOP Main Street East Milton Ontario L9T 3J2 Toronto 821 3329 Milton This article is provided by the Ontario Estate Association for the benefit of consumers the real estate market The kitchen is the most frequently used room in the house Apart from the obvious danger from burns and scalds there are other dangers from falls cuts and poisoning A well planned and convenient kitchen layout can make all the difference in avoiding potential hazards It is essential that your ac tivities be carried on un distracted by traffic The activity area should be well clear of circulation routes and also other ac tivities such as dining At the same time you should be able to watch children playing both in side and out of the kitchen As much as possible there should be con tinuous working spaces between the stove sink and refrigerator Small unconnected work tops involve additional lifting and carrying of hot saucepans and dishes which increase risk of spillage burns or scalds The stove should be located so that the swing of any door will not in lerfere with a saucepan handle projecting from the stove or with a per son standing in front of it It should be at least metres from any window to avoid setting fire to the curtains or blowing out a gas flame Work spaces preferably with a heat prool surlace on either side of the stove are best This permits hot saucepans to be set down and provides space for handles to project over the side of the stove in stead of the front where a child may reach up and pull a saucepan of boiling liquid over itself A stove in a corner or in front of a counter where you have to reach over it to the work top beyond is dangerous Many accidents cur when a person must climb onto a chair or other surface to reach high shelves The max height of any shelf should not be more than metres above the floor or if over a counter 5 metres Cup board doors should be sliding or if hinged should not project beyond the front of the counter to eliminate the danger of bumped heads It is preferable to avoid having cupboards placed over a stove If however this can not be avoided the underside should be protected in case of a fire on the stove In many households the cupboards under the kitchen sink are used to store cleaning agents polishes bleaches drain cleaning fluids and other substances all of which may be extremely cor rosive and dangerous Because the cupboards are within easy reach of children special precau tions must be taken The door of the cupboard should be provided with a child proof secondary catch which must be disengaged before the door can be fully opened These catches require strength or special coor of pressing twisting or pulling which is generally beyond the ability of children under five years old An adequate level of lighting is also essential over the sink and stove so that you are not work in your own shadow Furthermore electrical receptacles or switches should not be within reach of a person using the sink Safety outlets with a blade opening protected by a shutter and operable only by a grounded plug will pre vent children from pushing small objects in to them Such outlets should be provided in the kitchen basement ind laundry room After the kitchen the bathroom is potentially the most hazardous place in the home In a wet steamy at mosphere the dangers of slipping falling or scalding are intensified Most accidents involving the elderly take place in the bathroom Grab bars capable of withstanding a lot of weight can be installed in baths for elderly people The bottom of the bathtub or shower should be covered with slip adhesive strips to pre vent falls Soap holders placed in both tub and shower for easy access may also prevent accidents Many accidents are caused by confusion of hot and cold water con trols These should be clearly marked or colour coded Ther mostatic valves while expensive reduce the danger of scalding The washbasin should be set in a vanity or supported by legs so that a child climbing or seated can not pull it from the wall Poisoning is a great hazard in the bathroom as in the kitchen A child proof catch fitted to the medicine cabinet vanity or drawers will prevent a child from getting into pills or poisonous substances While provincial costs permit switches or receptacles inside the bathroom they should be out of reach of a person in the bath An isolating transformer will prevent the danger of electrocu if an electric shaver is dropped into water Many elderly people need some form of addi tional heating such as infra red radiant heat lamps They should be mounted on or near a ceiling with a ceiling switch operated by a pull cord ora time switch out side the bathroom ROBERT SHTZ Sales Representative BRAND Business 8730300 Residence 8 OLD FASHION CHARM Is what you II find in this four bedroom home in Glen Williams Distinctive woodwork and warm fireplace inground pool with pool house Call Robert Seitz at 873 0300or877 8333forappointment RIVER RUN TOWNHOUSE Call right now Popular model Finished basement mirror doors two walkouts Don t miss your chancel Call Rober Seitz at 0300 or WILLOW PARK MOBILE Backing onto the Credit River with very private yard Don t miss this Call Robert Seitz at 873 0300 or 877 8333 for all the details What a great section Thats what so many of our advertisers say after they see the results they get from our Real Estate Pages Take a bite out of disappointment and advertise with us the HERALD Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Established 1366 8772201