AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE NZDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH It happens every day _ Excluding road mishaps, one in every two fatal accidents in NZ: happens at home . This doesn' t count all the unrecorded injuries. FALLSome killer the chief Dark stairways, landings and odd corners- Throw some light on the These are some of the subject: commonest causes of serious falls at Spilled grease , fat Or liquid on kit- home: chen and bathroom floors. Wipe it up Highly polished floors. Better to be immediately. footsure than too houseproud. If you wear metal heel and toe-plates take Trailing electric flexes: Eliminate extra care on shiny foors. them. The bath-tub high on the accident Boxes and makeshift "ladders" to list. A hand-hoist on the wall, and 4 reach high places. A firm set of steps grip-on rubber: Of heavy towelling 1S a wise investment. mat inside the bath prevent slipping. X Loose floor mats, frayed carpet and Inat edging. Loose stair carpeting- Make your home a Fasten them down and trim off frayed edges: safer place to live in X Things left on stairs. Teach child- check Your home ren that toys have no place on stair- ways; against this list. 6
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 37, Issue 951, 1 November 1957, Page 18
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