I have also learned from my years as a mother that a safe house is a comfortable house. If you can find a light switch easily, walk through a room without tripping, reach for a book without knocking over a lamp, sit on a chair and know that it won't collapse, carry out routine chores and maintainance without injury, and leave a child in a room for a few minutes, you will be more relaxed and comfortable because you know you and your loved ones are safe. Cadets is a youth organization jointly sponsored by the Canadian military and a civilian non- profit league, similar to the Scouting movement. But a home is not necessarily or automatically a safe place. Any one of the situations mentioned above can cause a fire or an electrical burn.
Electrical burns are nasty.
The electricity doesn't necessarily cause much pain, but the flesh damage and death can be extensive. Several days are needed to determine the extent of an electrical burn as dead flesh dries and falls off. Nerve damage can also be extensive. Always read directions carefully because pesticide products, household cleaning products and pet products can be 'dangerous' or ineffective if too much or too little is used. Wash children's hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often, and regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces to reduce potential exposure to lead dust.