Open Journal of Safety Science and Technology, 2020, 10, 33-41
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DOI: 10.4236/ojsst.2020.102003 May 11, 2020 33 Open Journal of Safety Science and Technology
A Case Report and Review: Be Aware to Avoid
Accidents at Home
Wedad H. Al-Dahhan
1
, Zeyad Fadhil
2
, Muna Bufaroosha
3
, Salam Mohammed
4
, Ali Abd Ali
1
,
Emad Yousif
1
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
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.
Keywords
LPG, Volatile Liquids, Fire Retardants, Electrical Fires, Home Accidents
1. Introduction
Domestic accident is an accident that takes place at home or in its immediate
surroundings [1]. Contrary to common opinion, home is one of the most dan-
gerous places in which to be. Some of the accidents that occur here result in
more deaths and serious injuries than on streets, highways and schools. Backing
this assertion, in the US about 27,000 to 30,000 people die in home accidents
How to cite this paper: Al-Dahhan, W.H.,
Fadhil, Z., Bufaroosha, M., Mohammed, S.,
Ali, A.A. and Yousif, E. (2020) A Case Re-
port and Review: Be Aware to Avoid Acci-
dents at Home. Open Journal of Safety
Science and Technology, 10, 33-41.
https://doi.org/10.4236/ojsst.2020.102003
Received: March 12, 2020
Accepted: May 8, 2020
Published: May 11, 2020
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