June is National Safety Month

SPRINGFIELD – June is National Safety Month, devoted to keeping you safe in the one place you spend most of your time, your home. Accidental poisonings, falls and fires cause almost half of all home accidents that can be fatal or lead to serious injury. There are many tips you can use to help prevent a major source of injury, falls. You should use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs if you have small children. You should consider painting the bottom step a bright or contrasting color in dimly lit areas, and most importantly keep the stairs free from shoes, toys, and other trip hazards. Showers can also be dangerous, and you should consider installing non-slip strips on the floor, and keep a bath mat with a non-skid bottom next to the shower or tub.