The story of ignorance... It's a diesease
Ignorance is a very dangerous disease
that is capable of destroying one’s life.
The dangerous nature of ignorance is
unchangeable and can never be
questioned. We usually do a lot of deadly
things due to ignorance.
Many persons had lost their lives as a
result of ignorance. Countless properties
had also been destroyed as a result of
ignorance; I guess the effects of ignorance
outlined above are the major reasons why
people often succumb to the popular
saying that states; “What you don’t know
is above you”. Ignorance renders us
powerless in the face of what we don’t
know. Ignorance deprives us of our rights
as humans. Thus, we need to clamour for
knowledge. Knowledge doesn’t only give
power, it is power itself, unlike ignorance.
This is why Knowing about things around
us and things we use is very crucial and
essential.
To shorten the long piece, this article is
purposely to reveal harmful things we do
unknowingly. Most people do these thing
without knowing how dangerous they are.
Hence, the reason why i opted to write
this piece. The funniest part of it, is the
fact that most of these hazardous
practices are just like norms in Nigeria.
Below are some of the deadly (suicidal
and murderous) things we do ignorantly:
- Shutting Off Kerosene Stove With Air
Exhaled From Mouth.
A burning kerosene stove produces a
poisonous gas popularly known as carbon
(ii)oxide (carbon monoxide) which could
be inhaled through the process of shutting
off the stove with air exhaled from lung
through mouth. This poisonous gas has
numerous harmful effects on one’s health
and could lead to death.
Inhaling carbon monoxide can cause many
respiratory diseases. It can cause
neurological and kidney damage, including
blood clots that damage the brain or other
organs. - Refueling A Running Generator.
Most people are fond of doing this. It has
become a habit amongst many people.
But the truth is that, it is very dangerous
due to the fact that it could lead to fire
outbreak that may end up wasting
precious lives. Petroleum is highly
flammable, hence a spark from the plug
cable could be disastrous. A small flash of
light produce through a wire by an electric
current can catch up with a petrol to give
rise to fire outbreak. This is not limited to
only Generator, varieties of vehicles are all
inclusive. - Careless Use Of Candles.
Careless use of candles had led to the
death of many in the past and it is still
killing till date due to carelessness.
Keeping burning candles closer to
flammable materials results to fire
outbreak.
It is advisable to keep candles away from
any obviously flammable items such as
books and tissue boxes. Always blow a
candle out before leaving a room. - Storing Flammable Liquids Carelessly.
Abnormal positioning of Flammable
liquids, such as petrol, kerosene, or
methylated spirits is very dangerous.
Flammable liquids should be placed
appropriately to avoid contact with fire.
No flammable liquid should be kept in the
kitchen. It is very necessary to read the
label of any liquid substance before
storing, in order to confirm its
flammability. - Smoking In Bedroom.
This point is specifically for smokers. A
cigarette that is not put out properly can
cause a flame, as the butt may stay alit
for some minutes. It could burst into
flames if it comes in contact with
flammable materials, such as furniture. - Giving Children Access to Matches and
lighter.
This is common among females. Little
kids can cause a fire out of curiosity, to
see what would happen if they set fire on
an object. Keep any matches or lighters
out of reach of children, to avoid any
curiosity turned disaster. Install a smoke
alarm in your child’s room and practice a
home escape plan with your children and
family in case of any emergency. - Fixing electric appliances yourself.
Some people often tries to fix their
appliances themselves even when they are
not trained in that particular field. A slight
misconnection can turn to be disaster.
Don’t ever try to fix any electric gadget
yourself unless you are a trained specialist
in that particular field.
Damaged, worn, cracked or corroded
electrical wires can increase the chance of
electrical accidents. Have a qualified
electrician check your wiring on a regular
basis to ensure wiring is safe. Upgrade
and replace old and faulty wires when the
need arises.
Then how can it be solve?