Home Safety Audit

• Do you have an up-to-date first-aid kit?
• Do you have anti-scald shower / tub water controls?
• Are there grab bars within easy reach in each tub and shower stall?
• Do you have shatter-resistant faucet parts with no sharp edges?
• Is there a night light?
• Do you have childproof safety latches on cabinets containing dangerous materials?
• Are electrical outlets positioned away from water fixtures and fitted with a ground-fault circuit interrupter?

Keep the following items and equipment available in bedrooms:

• A carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of each bedroom
• A fire-escape ladder (if bedrooms are above main levels)
• A fire extinguisher
• A list of emergency numbers posted near any telephones
• A night light
• A rechargeable flashlight
• A smoke alarm in every bedroom and main hallway
• The control center for your home security system

• Are doors and windows working properly so everyone get out if there was a fire? 
  • There should be 2 ways out of every sleeping area in a home.
• Are there deadbolt locks and heavy-duty strike plates for home security?
• Provide outdoor security lighting that is timer or motion-detector controlled.

• Do you keep combustibles three feet from heating equipment?
• Do you have your furnace inspected annually?
• Clean lint from inside and behind your clothes dryer.
• Does the room have a working smoke alarm?
• A carbon monoxide alarm at least 15 to 20 feet from furnace.
• Is there a fire extinguisher available?

• Does your garage have a smoke or heat alarm?
• Is there a fire extinguisher in the garage?
• Do you have a fire extinguisher in your vehicles?
• Do you have a first-aid kit?
• Tools should be well maintained, and you should always use safety guards and glasses.
• Electrical outlets equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters.
• Is there telephone for summoning emergency help?

• Never leave cooking unattended.
• Keep combustibles away from your stove.
• Pot holders should be in easy reach while cooking.
• Pot handles should be turned inward to avoid spilling.
• Do you have a smoke alarm with silence button?
• Do frying pans have a lid available for covering a grease fire?
• Is there a multi-purpose fire extinguisher in the kitchen?
• Do you keep a safe zone (3 feet) for children around the stove when cooking?
• Do rugs have nonslip backings, or are they kept secure with pads or double-faced tape?
• Have you installed childproof safety latches on cabinets that contain cleaning materials?
• Are electrical outlets that are fitted with ground-fault circuit interrupters?
• Are there individual shut-off valves for each gas appliance?
• For appliances, use only heavy-duty cords extension cords that are specifically made for appliances.
• Keep the range hood or vent free of built-up grease.
• Place radios, televisions, and small electric appliances safely away from the sink.
• Keep a list of emergency numbers located prominently near the phone.
• Do you practice safe storage of lighters and matches to keep them away from children?
• Grills should be used safely and at least 10 feet from your home.

• Is there a carbon monoxide alarm on every level where your family spends time?
• Are safety plugs on unused outlets if you have small children?
• Are window treatments free of dangling cords if small children are present?
• Do you have programmable timers to turn lamps on and off when you're away for security?
• Are extension cords in good condition and being used safely?
• Electrical outlets should not be overloaded. 
  • Have additional outlets installed by an electrician if needed.
• Use outlet surge protectors for audio, video, and computer equipment.
• Windows kept free of furniture if small children are present.
• Candles should be in sturdy non-combustible holders.
• Never leave burning candles unattended.