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HomeMy WebLinkAbouthome-safety-checklist Home Safety Checklist Entryway YES NO  Can you turn on a light without having to walk into a dark room?  Have you removed throw rugs or attached them so that they don’t slide when you push them with your foot?  Is the walkway into this room clear (no papers, clutter, furniture)? Living Room or Family Room  Are phone, lamp, and fan cords off the floor and out of the flow of traffic?  Does your wall-to-wall carpeting lie flat?  Is furniture placed so that you have a clear walkway through the room? Kitchen  Are your stove controls accessible without reaching over burners?  Are there any curtains, towels or potholders that should be moved further away from the burners?  Do you make sure that when you’re cooking you don’t wear loose clothing or flowing sleeves? + plus  Do you keep regularly used items where you can reach them without climbing?  Do you have a stepstool that is sturdy and has side rails to hold? Bathroom  Do you have grab bars installed next to the tub/shower and toilet?  Do you have non-skid strips, decals or a mat in your shower/tub?  Is your hot water temperature set to 120 degrees or lower?  Would a raised toilet seat make it easier to get on and off the toilet? Bedroom Yes No  Is there a lamp or light switch within easy reach of the bed?  Do you have nightlights lighting the way from the bed to the toilet?  Is there a phone where you can reach it from the bed?  Do you have a working smoke detector near your bedroom? Stairways and Hallways YES NO  Do you have handrails on both sides of all stairs?  Do the handrails extend the complete length of the stairs including the last step onto the floor?  Is all carpeting firmly attached and lying flat?  Are all telephone cords out of the flow of traffic?  Is there a light switch at the top and bottom of the stairs and at each end of the hall?  Is the light bright enough to be able to see each step clearly?  Are stair coverings in good repair (no holes, not worn or sagging)?  Are all steps in good repair (no loose or worn areas)? Front and Back Entryways  Are all walkways or stairs well lit?  Have all cracks or uneven surfaces been repaired? All through Your Home  Are drapes, curtains, and furniture at least 12 inches from portable or baseboard heaters?  Have you agreed on an emergency exit plan in case of fire?  Do you have a list of emergency numbers next to your phone?  Are there working smoke alarms throughout your home? Notes for making your home safer: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ For more information on Home Safety and Falls Prevention call the Alameda County Senior Injury Prevention Program at 577-3535.