Answers to quiz

1 Bathroom

Q1

4. 45 Deg C (120 Deg F)

2 Bedroom

Q2

2. An approved safety certificate

Q3

4. Smoke

3 Balconies

Q4

1. Keep the access door locked
2. Place a grill or stair gate in front of the access to allow door to be open but no entry
3. Check that the railings are no more than four inches apart and if so place a mesh netting over rails
4. Don’t make it possible to climb up

4 Living Room

Q5

4. Place a secure fire guard around the fireplace for protection

Q6

1. Place all wires neatly in an “electric cord tidy”
2. Have a video/TV guard protector
3. Put socket plug protectors into spare sockets
4. Tell them not to

Q7

2. Place corner cushion protectors or hearth surround material on the corners of the table to ease the bump

5 Kitchen and Utility Room

Q8

1. Curly flex cable on the kettle to stop any of the cord from hanging near or over the edge
2. All pots and pans to be placed at the back of the cooker
4. Teach through conversation about the dangers that can so easily occur in the kitchen

Q9

1. Place them high on shelving so that they are unreachable
2. Have cupboard locks in place so that only an adult can open the drawer or cupboard

6 Hall/Landing/Stairs

Q10

2. Ensure the batteries are working by testing them each month

Q11

1. Put a lock on it at a height that is above a child’s reach

7 Basement

Q12

2. They are high and out of reach of small hands
3. They are boxed in

Q13

1. Any potential dangers/equipment are kept out of reach
2. The entrance/exit doors are safe for all ages

8 Garage

Q14

1. It is not a play area
2. You need to keep all chemicals out of reach or locked up
3. Access to bicycles and large toys should be gained under supervision of an adult

9 Garden

Q15

1. Placing a secure cover over the top

Q16

1. Make all fencing and gates safe so as to provide a secure boundary around the garden
2. Take out all poisonous plants
3. Ensure all play equipment is installed to manufacturers’ requirements
4. Keep children away from waste pipes and drains

10 Pets

Q17

3. A potentially-dangerous parasitic infection carried by cats

Results 40 – 44 Points Congratulations, you should be able to provide a safe home for your children 30 – 39 Points Well done, you are clearly a responsible parent, but go back over the Q&As and think through some of the questions again 20 – 29 Points OK. You are a conscientious parent but you will be taking some risks under 20 Points You need to get down on your hands and knees and see the trouble your toddler can get into   For more information and advice on how to childproof your home, visit www.childalert.co.uk

 

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