•Wear protective eyewear during risky activities.
Wear safety glasses with side shields anytime you might be exposed to flying
particles, objects or dust. Wear goggles when exposed to chemicals — even if
you’re just a bystander. Protective eyewear counts during sports, too. Any
sport featuring a ball, racket or flying object poses a potential risk of eye
injury.
•Take caution with chemicals and cleaners.
Carefully read the labels of chemicals and household cleaning supplies, such as
bleach, before using them. Don’t mix products. Keep all chemicals and sprays
out of a child’s reach.
•Supervise your child’s use of tools. Pencils,
scissors, forks and pen knives can all cause serious eye injury. Keep in mind
that common household items — such as paper clips, bungee cords, wire coat
hangers, rubber bands and fishhooks — also can be dangerous.
•Avoid certain children’s toys. Don’t allow your
child to play with non powder rifles, such as pellet guns or BB guns. Avoid
projectile toys, such as darts, bows and arrows, and missile-firing toys.
•Be careful when cooking or using hot objects.
Use grease shields to prevent the splattering of hot grease or oil. Avoid using
a curling iron near your eyes.
•Eliminate hazards that may cause falls. Secure
rugs and railings. Consider covering sharp furniture edges and corners with a
cushioning material, especially if a child or elderly adult lives in your home.
•Forgo backyard fireworks. Leave fireworks to
trained professionals.
•Take caution when opening a champagne bottle.
Don’t shake the bottle. Point the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from
yourself and any bystanders. Firmly place your palm over the cork while
removing the wire hood. Place a towel over the entire top of the bottle, grasp
the cork and slowly twist the bottle until the cork is almost out of the neck.
To prevent the cork from being discharged like a missile, maintain slight
downward pressure on the cork just as it comes out of the bottle.
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