Home safety checklist

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Bathroom

Non-slip mat or strips in the bath or showerGrab rails by the toilet and bath or showerHot water temperature is not set too highBathroom door can be opened from outsideToiletries reachable without stretching or bending

Bedroom

Light or lamp reachable from the bedClear path from bed to door and bathroomBed is at a comfortable height for getting in and outPhone or alarm reachable from the bedNo trailing cables across walkways

Kitchen

Everyday items stored between waist and shoulder heightWorking smoke alarm nearbyKettle and pans easy to lift and pourSpills cleaned promptly; floor not slipperyFridge checked for out-of-date food

Hallways and living areas

Loose rugs removed or securedFloors free of clutter, shoes and cablesFurniture arranged with wide walking pathsChairs sturdy, with arms to push up fromWorking carbon monoxide alarm where needed

Entrance and outside

Steps and path even and free of moss or iceOutside light at the front doorDoor number visible from the streetKey safe or spare key arrangement agreedDoorbell or intercom can be heard

Stairs

Handrails on both sides, firmly fixedLight switches at top and bottomStair edges clearly visibleNothing stored on the stairsCarpet on stairs secure, not worn

Lighting

Bright bulbs in hallways and on stairsNight lights between bedroom and bathroomSwitches easy to find in the darkTorch kept in a known place

Everyday mobility

Walking aids in good repair and within reachShoes and slippers fit well with non-slip solesFrequently used items on one level of the homeA way to call for help if a fall happensEyesight and hearing checks up to date