One of the most effective ways to combat slips and trips is to keep the home neat and tidy. All spills should be cleaned up immediately. If you use a mop, wait for the area to dry properly before you walk on it again. Dry spills like talcum powder, flour, detergent are equally dangerous. They should also be swept off immediately. Litter like fruit skin, vegetable peel, paper bits and plastic bags are no less dangerous. It is a good habit to put the litter always in the litterbag. And remember never to throw it outside from windows. 

You can also trip on toys and games. So put things neatly away after use. Don’t leave any floor level cupboard doors open; make sure chairs are neatly pushed to the table. Any obstacle on the floor level can easily cause someone to slip or trip and sustain serious injury. Always be careful when reaching up to a high cupboard. Do not climb onto any handy piece of furniture to reach things at a height. Be sure to use proper steps. Make sure they bear your weight and have a solid non-toppling base. Never stand on collapsible chairs. Avoid storing too many or too heavy items in cupboards at upper levels, as they can easily fall on some body and hurt them. After use, always shut the cupboard door so that no one walks into it or bumps his heads.

Unsuitable footwear can also cause falls in the kitchen. In addition you have the risk of dropped knives, spilled hot liquids and broken glasses. The footwear to be worn in the house, especially in the kitchen, should be closed-in and low-heeled with firm gripping soles. High heels, sandals, flip-flops or shoes which do not fasten properly is inviting trouble. Ensure that the carpet or mat is fixed properly without any loose ends and there are no torn patches. 

Children are fascinated by water and love to play with it. There is no harm if it is under the watchful eyes of an adult. Children are top heavy and unsteady on their short legs. They are also highly curious and inquisitive. They bend down in wash basin, bathtub and buckets full of water. It could be to retrieve some toy or just to watch swirling water. Many overbalance, fall in head down and suffer head injuries. Many accidental deaths of children have been reported. A child can fall face down in a bucket containing water and drown in just inches of water. Wet bathroom floors can also cause nasty falls. Spilt talcum powder, oil, soap and shampoo can also result in slips.