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Why is a damaged hose faucet handle a safety defect?
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Most faucet handles are cast metal that fractures with sharp edges when damaged. It’s easy to cut open your hand on a broken faucet handle when turning it on, especially when the damage is not obvious at a glance, like the one shown above. So we take it seriously as as safety defect.
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Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about SAFETY:
• Do I need a vacuum breaker valve for washing machine hose faucets?
• Should I get a lightning rod system to protect my house?
• What are the "Aging In Place" features to look for when buying a retirement home?
• How do I safely remove a dead rodent (rat, mouse or squirrel) from the attic?
• Does pushing the test button on a smoke alarm test the smoke sensor device inside?
• What is the minimum height of a ceiling fan above the floor?
• Should a smoke alarm be installed in the kitchen?
• Why is a double cylinder deadbolt lock on an exterior door a safety hazard?
• Why are rubber washing machine hoses a safety risk?
• What can I do to avoid kitchen accidents and injuries?
• Where are smoke alarms required to be located?
• Why is an anti-tip device now required behind the range?
• What are the hazards to avoid when going into an attic?
Visit our PLUMBING and SAFETY pages for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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