Use this check-sheet to conduct a safety inspection of your house and property. Simply review this check-sheet at least every six months and for any areas that you identify as a possible hazard area (areas checked NO on the check-sheet), take immediate steps to reduce or eliminate those hazard areas. Make this a "fun" family project and it will help to raise the safety awareness of the entire family!
1.
Has your family developed and practiced a home fire escape plan?
yesno
2.
Are there smoke and CO detectors installed on each floor?
yesno
3.
Are the smoke and CO detectors tested monthly?
yesno
4.
Do you have a charged ABC fire extinguisher (at least 2.5-pound size) centrally located?
yesno
5.
Is an up to date first aid kit available for emergencies?
yesno
6.
Is at least one member of the family trained in CPR and basic first -aid?
yesno
7.
Do you have emergency escape ladders in upper level bedrooms?
yesno
8.
Do you have emergency numbers and house directions posted by all telephones?
yesno
9.
Are all electric receptacles three- prong grounded types?
yesno
10.
Are bathroom, kitchen, utility room and outdoor receptacles protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter?
yesno
11.
Are all fuses/circuit breakers of correct amperage and correctly labeled in the panel?
yesno
12.
Do all light switches/outlets work correctly and have safe cover plates?
yesno
13.
Are all appliance and extension cords in good condition and out of high traffic areas?
yesno
14.
Are ground prongs still on all plugs that came with one, and are all electrical appliances and cords Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved?
yesno
15.
Are portable heaters and electric fans screen guards in place?
yesno
16.
Are portable heaters in good condition, adequately ventilated, and positioned safely?
yesno
17.
Are stairways well-lighted and clear of objects that could cause falls?
yesno
18.
Are all stairway handrails firmly anchored, and are safety gates installed for children?
yesno
19.
Are all entranceways, exits, halls and walkways well lit?
yesno
20.
Are all stair coverings and/or carpets anchored, and are scatter rugs skid proof?
yesno
21.
Do you have a safe step ladder and safe step stool with handrail for the home?
yesno
22.
Is non-skid wax used on polished floors and are hard-surfaced floor spills wiped up?
yesno
23.
Do bath tubs and showers have non-skid strips or suction mats and grab bars?
yesno
24.
Are all walks, porches and doorways kept clear of obstacles?
yesno
25.
If there is smoking in the home, are deep, wide-rimmed ashtrays provided, and is smoking prohibited in bed or while lying down?
yesno
26.
Is your furnace and chimney and/or stovepipe cleaned yearly?
yesno
27.
Are areas around the furnace and hot water heater kept clear of trash or combustibles?
yesno
28.
Do you keep matches, drugs and medicines out of the reach of children?
yesno
29.
Do you keep household chemicals, bug sprays, cleaners, out of the reach of children?
yesno
30.
Are small children closely supervised in the kitchen while cooking or heating food?
yesno
31.
Are paint, pesticides, and gasoline safely stored outside, out of the reach of children?
yesno
32.
Are alcoholic beverages kept out of the reach and sight of children?
yesno
33.
Is the baby crib designed to prevent a baby’s head or clothing from becoming caught?
yesno
34.
Have all old refrigerators or freezers had doors altered to prevent children from crawling in, becoming trapped and suffocating?
yesno
35.
Are children's toys and play articles suitable for their age and in good condition?
yesno
36.
Are all firearms kept out of reach, or protected from children?
yesno
37.
Are baby sitters qualified and given necessary information in case of an emergency?
yesno
38.
Do all sliding glass and other glass doors have safety glass?
yesno
39.
Do all glass doors have designs or figures on them so they can be seen when closed?
yesno
40.
Do all doors and windows close and latch properly?
yesno
41.
Are exterior doors secured with interior keyless opening deadbolts in case of fire?
yesno
42.
Are interior doors designed to prevent small children from locking themselves in?
yesno
43.
Are pool and play areas adequately fenced in and supervised when children use them?
yesno
44.
Are you confident pets are not a danger to small children?
yesno
45.
Are charcoal type grills used outdoors, not in the house, garage, or enclosed areas?
