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HOME SAFETY
Miss D. E. Blackmore, &R.N., S. C. M., H. V. Cert.
Home Safety Officer
The year opened with the continuation of the "Guard that
Fire" Campaign. Most Infant Welfare Centres were visited with
the film "Fabrics and Fireguards" and the new flame resistant
cloths were demonstrated. A short talk and film were also given
by Fire Officers during the same session. The most debated
point was the paraffin stove. People appeared to be unaware of
the dangers of oil heating in portable stoves. It was possible
to repeat the programme to small groups of mothers three times
during each clinic.
In the autumn a "Check that Fall" campaign sponsored by
R. S. P. A. was organised. 11 Clubs with a total attendance at the
meetings of approximately 848 were visited. Following the talks,
a card with 20 Questions were issued and from those returned
completed, the following summary has been made:-
1. Have you been free from "falling about"
during the past two years? 97 answered NO.
2. Is your general health good? 97 answered NO.
3. Are you free from "dizzy spells"? 114 answered NO.
4. Are you free from painful conditions
of the feet? 136 answered NO.
5. Are you free from serious eye troubles 110 answered NO.
6. Are you free from rheumatism and
arthritis? 203 answered NO.
7. Are you able to do your own housework
with ease? 66 answered NO.
8. Are you satisfied with the lighting in
your home? 26 answered NO.
9. Have you enough light, for safety, on
the stairs? 28 answered ft).
10. Is your bed low enough for you to get
out of it easily? 20 answered NO.
11. Is your armchair high enough for you
to get out of it easily? 24 answered NO.
12. Do your shoes fit well? 15 answered NO.
13. Do you keep your shoes in good repair? 7 answered NO.
14. EX) you have any aids to help you bath
safely? (e.g. rubber mat, hand-rail, etc.) 146 answered NO.
15. Is your gas meter within easy reach?
(without standing on a chair) 39 answered NO.