Behavioural factors (provision of precarious conditions)
| Behavioural factors | Provision of precarious conditions | Not smoothing the sharp points. Not using guards for windows, stairs and balcony. Absence of fixed coverings on slippery floors. Not using socket guards. Unsafe swimming pools. Not fixing or changing broken sockets. Unsafe bathrooms. Reckless use of similar dishes for both food and hazardous substances. Leaving the child alone. Leaving the child alone with other children. Visibility of electrical wires. Not fixing precarious appliances firmly into a position. Home appliances plugged in when not in use such as an iron or a recharger. Child’s presence while cooking, placing a chair or sofa near the window or balcony. Lack of parents’ direct or indirect supervision. Putting children in high places. Using the front burners on the stove. Not fixing the rugs and carpets to the floor by means of brakes or heavy furniture. Not using a second lock for apartment doors. Gas valve being open when parents are away. Absence of child locks for cabinet doors. Leaving the balcony and apartment door open, Visible electrical wires on the floor. Having hot drinks while breast feeding, child’s presence in the kitchen in times of cooking. Choosing unsafe and unsuitable toys. |