外佣做家务时需要注意的安全事项

【清潔工作安全篇】

▫️擦高處（比如櫥櫃頂、窗戶外側）千萬別圖省事踩椅子！一定要用四腳穩當的梯子，踩的時候雙腳站穩，身體別往外探超過肩膀，不然很容易重心不穩摔下來！用完的梯子要收好，別放在走道上絆倒人。

▫️接觸漂白水、消毒水這類強刺激性清潔劑時，必須戴橡膠手套！要是濺到皮膚上，立馬用大量清水沖至少 5 分鐘。不同牌子的清潔劑絕對不能混著用，尤其是漂白水和潔廁靈，混在一起會冒出有毒的氯氣，聞多了會頭暈噁心！

▫️清潔劑用完要擰緊瓶蓋，專門找個帶鎖的櫃子或者孩子夠不着的高處放，瓶身最好貼上標籤寫清楚是什麼。絕對不能跟醬油、醋這些調味品放在一起，萬一拿錯就麻煩了！

【廚房安全篇】

▫️切菜時左手手指要彎成「小山」狀，指尖抵住食材，刀貼著指關節慢慢切，這樣就算刀滑了也不容易割到手指。處理生肉、生魚後，刀具和砧板要用熱水加洗潔精徹底洗乾淨，再用來切熟食，不然容易滋生細菌。

▫️炒菜、煮湯的時候絕對不能離開廚房！哪怕是去接個電話也要關火，好幾次火災都是因為鍋裡的湯溢出來澆滅了煤氣灶引起的。油鍋裡要是著火了，趕緊關火，然後把鍋蓋嚴嚴實實地蓋上，千萬別往裡面倒水，油會濺出來把火帶得更大！

▫️用微波爐加熱的時候，金屬碗、帶金邊的盤子絕對不能放進去，會冒出火花燒壞機器。帶殼的雞蛋、密封的罐頭也不能直接加熱，容易爆炸！加熱完的食物先別急著打開，等 1 分鐘再開蓋，小心熱氣燙到手臉。

▫️每週都要檢查煤氣管道接口處有沒有漏氣，用小碗裝些肥皂水，用海綿蘸著塗在接口上，要是冒出小氣泡就是漏氣了！趕緊關掉總閥門，打開窗戶通風，千萬別開電燈、打電話，然後馬上叫僱主聯繫維修人員。

【洗衣與家電篇】

▫️洗衣服前一定要把口袋翻個底朝天，硬幣、鑰匙、打火機這些都要掏出來，不然會把洗衣機內桶刮出劃痕，甚至卡住滾筒。深色衣服和淺色衣服要分開洗，避免染色；洗衣液別倒太多，不然泡沫會從機器裡溢出來。

▫️用電熨斗的時候，一定要放在專用的熨衣板上，別直接放在桌子或者床上，燙壞東西不說，還可能著火。熨到一半要離開的話，必須關掉電源，把熨斗豎起來放。熨完的衣服要晾一會兒再疊，避免溫度太高捂出味道。

▫️烘乾机要定期清理濾網上的棉絮，大概每用 3 次就清一次，棉絮堆多了特別容易著火。插拔電器插頭的時候，一定要握住插頭本身，別扯著電線拽，時間長了電線會被扯斷露出銅絲，容易觸電。手上有水的時候絕對不能碰電源開關，擦乾手再操作才安全。

【浴室安全篇】

▫️清潔浴室前，先在地上鋪塊防滑墊，尤其是浴缸和淋浴區，瓷磚沾水後特別滑。洗完澡或者清潔完，要用干抹布把地面擦乾，不然自己或者家人很容易滑倒摔傷。

▫️浴室裡水汽大，盡量別用吹風機、電熱毯這些電器。如果實在要用吹風機，一定要離淋浴區、浴缸遠一點，用完馬上拔掉插頭，拿到客廳去放，別留在浴室裡。

▫️搬浴室裡的重物，比如裝滿水的水桶、大袋的洗衣液，要先蹲下身子，用腿的力量站起來，別彎腰直接用腰使勁，很容易把腰閃了。

【滅火器必知篇】

▫️記清楚家裡滅火器放在哪兒，通常在廚房門口、客廳角落這些容易拿到的地方，千萬別被雜物擋住。打掃衛生的時候也別把它挪到旮旯裡，萬一著火了找不到就糟了。滅火器要放在乾燥、通風的地方，別靠近暖氣、煤氣灶這些熱源。

▫️每個月都要檢查一下滅火器的壓力表，指針指在綠色區域就是正常的；指在紅色區域說明壓力不夠，噴不出來；指在黃色區域是壓力過高，可能會爆炸，這兩種情況都要趕緊告訴僱主更換。

▫️真著火了要用滅火器的話，記住「提、拔、握、壓」這四個字：先把滅火器提起來，拔掉上面的保險銷，一只手握住噴管的噴頭，對準火焰根部，另一只手壓下壓把，左右來回掃射，直到把火撲滅。要是火太大，自己控制不住了，別想著撲火，趕緊拉著家裡人往門外跑，到安全的地方再打火警電話。

【Safety in Cleaning Work】

▫️ When cleaning high places (such as the top of cabinets or the outside of windows), never take the easy way out by standing on a chair! Be sure to use a stable four-legged ladder. When standing on it, keep both feet firmly planted, and don't lean your body out beyond your shoulders; otherwise, it's easy to lose balance and fall! After using the ladder, put it away properly and don't leave it in walkways where it might trip someone.

▫️ When handling strong irritant cleaning agents like bleach or disinfectant, you must wear rubber gloves! If it splashes on your skin, immediately rinse it with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Never mix cleaning agents from different brands, especially bleach and toilet cleaner. Mixing them will release toxic chlorine gas, which can cause dizziness and nausea if inhaled in large amounts!

▫️ After using cleaning agents, tighten the bottle caps. Store them in a locked cabinet or a high place out of children's reach, and it's best to label the bottles clearly to indicate what's inside. They must never be placed together with condiments like soy sauce or vinegar. It would be troublesome if you take the wrong one by mistake!

【Kitchen Safety】

▫️ When chopping vegetables, bend your left fingers into a "small hill" shape, with the fingertips pressing against the ingredients. Let the knife slowly cut along the knuckles. Even if the knife slips, it won't easily cut your fingers. After handling raw meat or fish, thoroughly clean the knife and cutting board with hot water and detergent before using them for cooked food; otherwise, bacteria will easily breed.

▫️ Never leave the kitchen while stir-frying or boiling soup! Even if you need to answer a phone call, turn off the fire. Many fires have been caused by soup overflowing from the pot and extinguishing the gas stove. If the oil in the pan catches fire, quickly turn off the heat and then tightly cover the pan with the lid. Never pour water into it, as the oil will splash and spread the fire further!

▫️ When using a microwave for heating, never put metal bowls or plates with gold edges inside, as they will spark and damage the machine. Eggs in their shells or sealed cans can't be heated directly either, as they are prone to exploding! After heating food, don't open it immediately. Wait for 1 minute before opening the lid to avoid hot steam scalding your hands or face.

▫️ Check the gas pipe connections for leaks every week. Put some soapy water in a small bowl, dip a sponge in it, and apply it to the connections. If small bubbles appear, there's a leak! Quickly turn off the main valve, open the windows for ventilation, never turn on the lights or make a phone call, and immediately ask the employer to contact maintenance personnel.

【Laundry and Electrical Appliances】

▫️ Before doing laundry, make sure to turn the pockets inside out and take out coins, keys, lighters, etc. Otherwise, they will scratch the inner barrel of the washing machine or even get stuck in the drum. Separate dark and light-colored clothes for washing to avoid dyeing; don't pour too much laundry detergent, otherwise, foam will overflow from the machine.

▫️ When using an electric iron, always place it on a special ironing board. Don't put it directly on the table or bed, as it may not only burn things but also cause a fire. If you need to leave while ironing, you must turn off the power and place the iron upright. After ironing, let the clothes air out for a while before folding them to avoid a stuffy smell due to high temperature.

▫️ Regularly clean the lint on the filter of the dryer, about every 3 uses. A buildup of lint is very easy to catch fire. When plugging or unplugging electrical appliances, always hold the plug itself, don't pull the wire. Over time, the wire will be torn and expose the copper wire, which is prone to electric shock. Never touch the power switch with wet hands; dry your hands first before operating to be safe.

【Bathroom Safety】

▫️ Before cleaning the bathroom, lay a non-slip mat on the floor, especially in the bathtub and shower area, as the tiles become very slippery when wet. After taking a shower or finishing cleaning, dry the floor with a dry cloth; otherwise, you or your family members may easily slip and get injured.

▫️ There's a lot of moisture in the bathroom, so try not to use electrical appliances like hair dryers or electric blankets. If you really need to use a hair dryer, keep it far away from the shower area and bathtub. After use, immediately unplug it, take it to the living room, and don't leave it in the bathroom.

▫️ When moving heavy objects in the bathroom, such as a bucket full of water or a large bag of laundry detergent, first squat down and stand up using the strength of your legs. Don't bend over and use your waist strength directly, as it's easy to strain your waist.

【Must-Know About Fire Extinguishers】

▫️ Remember where the fire extinguisher is kept at home, usually in easily accessible places like near the kitchen door or in the corner of the living room. Never let it be blocked by debris. When cleaning, don't move it to a corner; otherwise, it will be troublesome if you can't find it in case of a fire. The fire extinguisher should be placed in a dry and ventilated place, away from heat sources like radiators and gas stoves.

▫️ Check the pressure gauge of the fire extinguisher every month. If the pointer is in the green area, it's normal; if it's in the red area, it means the pressure is insufficient and it won't spray out; if it's in the yellow area, the pressure is too high and it may explode. In both these cases, immediately tell the employer to replace it.

▫️ If there's a fire and you need to use the fire extinguisher, remember the four words "lift, pull, hold, press": first lift the fire extinguisher, pull out the safety pin on it, hold the nozzle of the hose with one hand, aim at the root of the flame, press the handle with the other hand, and sweep left and right until the fire is put out. If the fire is too big and you can't control it, don't try to put it out. Quickly take your family members and run out the door, then call the fire department from a safe place.

Housework safety really can't be taken lightly. Even for things that you think "should be fine", you must follow the rules. If there's any operation you don't understand, never figure it out by yourself. Ask the employer immediately and start doing it after you understand clearly. Only in this way can you stay safe. Hope this detailed guide can help everyone!