____Matches are kept where
children cannot get them.
____Knives and sharp
instruments are kept in a special knife drawer or holder out of reach of
children.
____Can openers don’t leave
sharp edges on cans.
____Lye, disinfectants, and
cleaning products are kept out of reach of children.
____Pan handles are turned
away from stove edges.
____Spilled grease, water, or
bits of food are wiped up immediately.
____Pot holders are within
easy reach.
____A fire extinguisher is
mounted near the stove.
____Tub and shower are
equipped with strong handholds.
____Tub floor has nonslip
surface.
____Poisons are clearly
marked, sealed shut in the original container with adhesive tape, and kept out
of reach of children.
____All medicines are out of
reach of children and stored in childproof containers.
____All cabinets and drawers
that contain medications are locked.
____No one takes medicine in
the dark; lights are turned on and labels read.
____Ladder is strong, solid,
and sturdily constructed.
____Children keep skates and
play gear in a specific place.
____Walls and beams are free
from protruding nails.
____Fuses or circuit breakers
are the proper size.
____Rubbish and flammable
materials are kept in covered metal cans until they’re disposed of.
____Wastepaper is kept away
from furnace; kept neatly in a box or bag.
____Furniture is placed to
allow free passage.
____Before bedtime, furniture
placement is checked for orderliness to prevent collisions in the dark.
____Furniture and woodwork
are solid, in good repair, and free form splinters and rough spots.
____Fireplace screen fits
snugly.
____Rugs are fastened or laid
on nonslip pads.
____Rugs are kept from
curling at their edges.
____Wax on floors is
thoroughly buffed.
____Fire in fireplace is
extinguished at bedtime.
____Candles are in stable
holders and carefully extinguished after use and before bedtime or leaving
home.
____Smoke alarm has fresh
battery or secure electrical connection and is tested regularly.
____Carbon monoxide detector
has fresh battery or secure electrical connection and is tested regularly.
____Light switch or lamp is
within easy reach from bed.
____A night-light illuminates
bedroom or hall.
____Bureau and dresser
drawers are closed when not in use.
____A bar across bunk beds
helps prevent falls.
____Children are taught not
to lean against windows or window screens.
____Low-sill windows are
sturdily screened to prevent children from falling.
____Smoking in bed is
prohibited.
____Gas and electric heating
devices are turned off at bedtime.
____Bars on crib are closely
spaced so baby cannot slip head between them.
____Crib is approved by
Consumer Products/safety group.
____Sleeping garments and covers
keep baby warm without danger of smothering or strangling.
____Crib is free from sharp
edges or corners.
____Pillows are kept out of
bassinet or crib.
____No thin, plastic material
is in or near the crib.
____No toys or objects in the
crib or within reach are small enough for baby to swallow or to insert in nose
or ears. No toys or objects have small parts such as eyes that can be removed.
___Children are taught not to
give marbles, jacks, or other small toys to younger children.
___Toys are sturdy, do not
come apart readily, and have no sharp edges or points.
___Nontoxic paint is used on
baby furniture and toys.
____All house plants are
nonpoisonous.
____Stoves are located away
from windows to avoid setting fire to curtains.
____Stove and furnace pipes
and flues are inspected and cleaned at least annually.
____Gas burners are properly
adjusted and free from leaks.
____Water heater and all
small gas or oil room heaters are equipped with vent pipes or flues to carry
combustion gases outside the house.
____Water heater or boiler
has a safety valve and is checked annually.
____Flames of gas burners are
protected from drafts.
____An insulating shield
protects woodwork within 18 inches of furnace, stove, or heater.
____An appropriate size crescent
wrench is stored near the shutoff valve of outside gas line.
____Railings and
banisters are sound and inspected periodically.
____Steps and walkways are
kept free from ice and snow.
____Yard and play space are
free of holes, stones, broken glass, nail-studded boards, tools, and other
litter.
____Dangerous products and
chemicals such as antifreeze, insecticides, cleaning fluid, and lubricants are
kept in the original container in locked storage areas.
____Wires and low fences are
brightly painted or marked with cloth strips to make them clearly visible.
____Wells, cisterns, and pits
are kept securely covered.
____Disposable materials are
not burned outside.
____An area is marked off in
the garage for bicycles, wagons, and other small vehicles.
____Lawnmower is equipped
with proper safeguards.
____Good ventilation exists,
especially when sanding.
____Safety goggles and/or
face mask are available, with appropriate eyewash.
____Baking soda is kept handy
to neutralize acid burns.
____All electrical tools are
either grounded with three wire plugs or clearly marked as double-insulated.
____Work area is free of
clutter, including lumber scraps and oily rags.
____Lighting over work area
is adequate.
____All tools and accessories
have a place and are in their place except those in use on a project.
____Guards are in place on
all power tools.
____A push stick is available
for use with power saws.
____Electrical fixtures and
appliances are located and used beyond arm’s length of sink, stove, tub,
shower, or other grounded metal objects unless outlet is protected by a
ground-fault interrupter.
____No one touches electrical
fixtures or appliances with wet hands or while standing on a wet floor.
____Seldom-used electrical
appliances are disconnected when not in use.
____All pull-type sockets
have an insulating link.
____Household appliances are
disconnected before repairs or adjustments are made.
____Unused, open, screw-type
sockets are plugged closed.
____Frayed and worn
electrical cords are promptly replaced.
____Long trailing cords are
not in evidence.
____Cords are kept out from
under rugs, doors, and movable furniture.
____Extension cords are
UL-approved and the proper wire size for the load.
____Children are taught never
to touch electrical sockets or fixtures.
____Fuses are adequate for
the load and are not bypassed.
____Circuit breakers are not
overloaded.
____Home has smoke alarm
system, with at least one smoke detector in each bedroom and additional
detector in garage.
____Everything has a place
and is in its place.
____Strong, rigid stepladder
is kept in good repair and stored out of the way.
____Window screens and storm
windows are securely fastened.
____Dry cleaning solutions,
if used, are nonflammable and nonpoisonous, and are only used outside the home.
____Guns are stored unloaded
and in locked cases.
____Guns and ammunition are
stored separately.
____Children are permitted to
use only blunt-end scissors.
____Clothing worn for
housework is free from drooping sleeves, sashes, or frills.
____Shoes worn for housework
have low heels.
____Kerosene, gasoline, paint
thinners, and other volatile materials are stored in open metal containers.
____Everyone turns on a light
before entering a dark room.
____Matches are extinguished
before they’re thrown away.
____Children are never
permitted to play with matches.
____Fire extinguishers are
readily available.
____Know the 911 emergency
number( or other emergency numbers, including fire department, police or
sheriff, poison control center, and ambulance, if the 911 emergency system is
not available in your area).
____Know the location of
water, gas, and electric shutoffs, and be sure each is checked at least once a
year.
____Have a first-aid
kit*approved by your doctor or the American Red Cross and replenish supplies as
needed.
____Know basic first-aid
procedures.
____Have a fire escape plan
from your home.
____Have emergency water
supplies stored in your home in case the primary water supply fails.
____Have handheld flashlights
readily available for emergency use, night and day.
____Know how to get emergency
help for any member of your family.