Home Hazards

What are Home Hazards?

They are things or conditions in your home that could cause a person to become injured, sick or even die. They could be things like broken windows, poisonous houseplants, dangerous chemicals, lead, unsanitary conditions which can lead to infectious bacteria, dangerous objects, and many others. Some hazards are easy to fix, others are very serious and require professional help.

You can find information on these hazards in the Prevention section and in other areas of our website:

Cigarettes and Secondhand Smoke
Off-Gassing Products
Cosmetic and Home Fragrances
Indoor Combustion
Mold and Moisture
Asbestos
Radon
Poisons

Did you know: Dangers in the home cause more than 20,000 deaths per year, 7 million disabling injuries, and 20 million hospital trips.

Do you have both a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector in your house?

Home Hazards