Online Class: Home Safety

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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16Exams &
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210Students
have taken this course -
5Hours
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0.5CEUs
Course Description
Protecting Your Home From Hazards
Having a place of your own is exciting and can be seen as a major milestone in life. It doesn't matter if it's a house or an apartment, own or rent, big or small, or where it is--it's yours. Unfortunately, a home can be stressful and carry a lot of responsibilities.
Between the upkeep and maintenance costs, there are a lot safety issues that can bring harm to your home and your family. These hazards can be a product of the environment or from the actions of others. You worry about what you would do if faced with these hazards and wonder if your home is protected.
So what can you do to keep your home safe? This course seeks to answer that very question by providing you with necessary information about the potential hazards your home may face at some point. Some topics will include:
- Natural Disasters--Fires, floods, tornadoes, and other naturally occurring phenomenon that can wreak havoc to your property.
- Structural Damage--Issues with the materials used in your home and dangers such as lead or asbestos.
- Uninvited Guests--Molds, pests, and burglars; outside forces that you want to keep out of your home as long as possible.
- Prevention and Preparation--What to do when disaster strikes and what actions you can take to keep the damage to a minimum.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Protecting Your Home From Hazards
Lesson 1 Video
Review Article: Home Safety Tools
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Quiz 1
Lesson 2: Fire
Lesson 2 Video
Review 4 Articles: Avoid Electrical Fires At Home; Find and Prevent Electrical Fire Dangers in Your Home; Protecting Your Home From Smoke, Gas, And Fire; How to Prevent Arson in Your Community
Complete: Quiz 2
Lesson 3: Asbestos
Lesson 3 Video
Review 5 Articles: Asbestos.com; Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk; Master Photo Guide to Asbestos-containing Products and Materials; How to Identify Asbestos Insulation; How Much Should You Worry About Asbestos in the Home?
Complete: Quiz 3
Lesson 4: Lead
Lesson 4 Video
Review 4 Articles: Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home; Conducting a Risk Evaluation for Lead; How to Recognize Symptoms of Lead Poisoning; Recognizing and Preventing Lead Exposure Risks in the Workplace
Complete: Quiz 4
Lesson 5: Mold
Lesson 5 Video
Review 4 Articles: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home; Moisture and Mold Problems: Preventing and Solving Them in Your Home; Mold Types Found In Homes; How to remove on Walls, Ceiling, Windows
Complete: Quiz 5
Lesson 6: Chinese Drywall
Lesson 6 Video
Review 4 Articles: How Can I Tell If My Home Has Problem Drywall?; Tests for Defective Drywall; The Telltale Signs of Chinese Drywall; Home buyers need to remain aware of Chinese drywall
Complete: Quiz 6
Lesson 7: Water Damage
Lesson 7 Video
Review 5 Articles: 5 Things You Need to Know About Water Damage; Tips for Cleaning Your Home After Water Damage; What To Do When A Home Suffers From Water Damage; How to Prevent Water Damage; Quick Tips for Preventing Water Damage
Complete: Quiz 7
Lesson 8: Pests
Lesson 8 Video
Review 4 Articles: Do's and Don'ts of Pest Control; How to Manage Your Winter Pest Problem; What's Causing the Pest Problem in Your Home?; 15 signs of Pest Infestations to Look for When House Hunting
Complete: Quiz 8
Lesson 9: Corrosion
Lesson 9 Video
Review 4 Articles: Corrosion Control; Why Metals Corrode; Fluoridation of Drinking Water and Corrosion of Pipes in Distribution Systems Fact Sheet; Corrosion in the Home Environment
Complete: Quiz 9
Lesson 10: Sewage And Septic
Lesson 10 Video
Review 5 Articles: Septic System Failure Causes Sewage Backup in House; Septic vs Sewer: What You Need to Know; How To Buy Your Country Dream ...Without Having A Nightmare! Sewage Issues; 10 Symptoms of a Damaged Sewer Pipe; Diagnose and Fix Clogged Drains and Septic System Backups
Complete: Quiz 10
Lesson 11: Earthquake
Lesson 11 Video
Review 4 Articles: Earthquake Safety at Home; Earthquake Safety Tips; Tips To Make Your Home Earthquake Ready; The Science of Earthquakes
Complete: Quiz 11
Lesson 12: Wind Damage
Lesson 12 Video
Review 5 Articles: 6 Tips to Protect Your Home from Wind Damage; Know what's covered before the storm hits; General Storm Damage Faq's; What causes tornadoes?; What causes hurricanes?
Complete: Quiz 12
Lesson 13: Gas Leaks
Lesson 13 Video
Review 2 Articles: Gas leaks: how to prevent and detect a leak; How to Spot Signs Of a Gas Leak
Review Video: How to Check for Gas Leaks In a Home : Home Safety
Complete: Quiz 13
Lesson 14: Other Safety Issues
Lesson 14 Video
Review 4 Articles: Preventing the Top 5 Most Fatal Home Accidents; If you're unhappy about poor service; Burglary Can Leave Emotional Scars : Anger, Fear May Be More Damaging Than Material Loss; Top 10 Tips to Help Prevent Theft and Break-Ins
Complete: Quiz 14
Lesson 15: Additional Resources
Lesson 15 Video
Review 2 Articles: FEMA; American Red Cross
Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Quiz 15
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe in general what home safety constitutes and why it is necessary to do.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for fire.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for asbestos.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for lead.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for mold.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for Chinese drywall.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for water damage.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for pests.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for corrosion, sewage, and septic.
- Describe home safety strategies you can use for natural disasters, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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