{"id":610,"date":"2024-07-22T18:29:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T18:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/newurbanindia\/?p=610"},"modified":"2024-07-22T18:29:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T18:29:34","slug":"pressure-cooker-safety-alert-experts-warn-of-potential-hazards-in-indian-kitchens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/localhost\/newurbanindia\/pressure-cooker-safety-alert-experts-warn-of-potential-hazards-in-indian-kitchens\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Cooker Safety Alert: Experts Warn of Potential Hazards in Indian Kitchens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
 New study reveals 60% of household accidents stem from faulty pressure cookers; officials urge immediate safety checks<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Visakhapatnam, July 22, 2024 – A recent surge in household accidents related to malfunctioning pressure cookers has prompted safety experts to issue an urgent warning to Indian households. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reports that pressure cooker incidents account for 60% of kitchen-related injuries in the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Accident Surge: 30% increase in pressure cooker-related incidents since last year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Common Issues: Leaking seals, blocked whistles, and improper usage identified as primary causes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Safety Campaign: Government launches nationwide awareness program<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Dr. Priya Sharma, lead researcher at ICMR, states, “What many consider a minor inconvenience – water leaking from a cooker – can quickly escalate into a serious safety hazard. It’s crucial for households to perform regular maintenance checks.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced plans to revise safety standards for pressure cookers in light of these findings. “We’re working closely with manufacturers to implement stricter quality control measures,” says BIS spokesperson Rajesh Kumar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Safety Checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n