household safety

noun

UK /ˈhaʊshəʊld ˈseɪfti/

US /ˈhaʊshoʊld ˈseɪfti/

Keeping your home safe so nobody gets hurt.

We learned about household safety, like keeping medicine out of reach.

SYNONYMS

home safety domestic safety household security home protection

RELATED WORDS

childproofing first aid fire safety hazard prevention safety rules

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The practice of preventing accidents and injuries inside a home.

Household safety includes putting gates on stairs for toddlers.

3. The condition of being free from danger in a living space.

Checking smoke alarms is an important part of household safety.

4. Steps taken to protect people and property at home.

Storing cleaning products in a locked cabinet improves household safety.