Many of these can be avoided with a little care and thought and perhaps a little training. The most important thing is to learn to recognise and cope with the dangers around us. This can be achieved not by preaching but by practising and setting a good example. It is impossible to prevent all accidents, but to be aware of dangers lurking around us is always a big help. An important fact to remember is that the danger of accidents is always greater at times of stress or when we are in a hurry.
Accidents are more likely to happen at such times.
It is important to remember that our world is primarily designed by adults for adults. Nobody wants to hurt a child but forgetting the special needs of children does make the world a little unsafe for them. Often when accidents involve children, the consequences are serious causing much pain and stress. Home ought to be an epitome of safety. But more often than not a household has several pitfalls and any of the several harmless items of daily use, can prove to be deadly, if not used and stored properly.