17.05.1990
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TALK AT UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA – FAKULTI PERUBATAN ON JULY 29TH 1990.

TOPIC: HOME DESIGN AND SAFETY

Accidents in the Home

1. Why Accidents Occur
a) Use of wrong materials
b) Defective services
c) Lack of safety precautions
d) Poor workmanship

 

2. Explanation & Provide Examples
a) Use of wrong materials:

• Flooring public areas
• Wet areas
• Exposed areas

b) Defective Services

• Fire
• Electrician

– voltage is high
– poor connections
– water damages

 

3. Lack of Safety Precautions

• Glass walls
• Stair railings
• Safety barriers
• Low walls
• Guard rails
• Security grilles to corridors & doors
• Drowning in pools by young children

4. Poor Workmanship

• Uneven floor level
• Slippery surfaces
• Falls in wrong directions
• Poor fixing
• Poor lighting conductors and earthing

How accidents can be avoided.