A Case Report and Review: Be Aware to Avoid Accidents at Home
- 1 Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
- 2 College of Pharmacy, Thi-Qar University, Dhi Qar, Iraq
- 3 Department of Chemistry, College of Science, UAE University, Al-Ain, UAE
- 4 Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Architecture, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman
- 5 Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
- 6 Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
Abstract
The occurrence of accidents can be only being restricted to workplaces as they can occur at homes. Therefore, people should be aware of potential risks at home so that accidents can be avoided. This article deeply touches some of the realistic home accidents by explaining and analyzing them to be as beacon for others to avoid their occurrence. This has a paramount importance to alert people to be careful and take proper actions to avoid accidents. In this research, we discussed the issue of flammable gases, their severity and the need for careful handling of them, especially in hot climates, in addition to the fire hazards resulting from them. And due to the importance of accidents resulting from high electrical loads and fires that can happen as a result of this, this topic was covered by reviewing household accidents resulting from poor wiring, additional loads and poor connections.
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