14-Step Home Safety Assessment
- Are there sturdy handrails or banisters by all steps and stairs?
- Are stairways and hallways clear of clutter and loose objects?
- Are all electrical cords placed close to walls and out of pathways?
- Are rugs secured around all edges?
- Lighting:
- Is there adequate lighting in all stairways and hall ways?
- Is there a light switch at both the top and bottom of stairs?
- Is there a light switch by the doorway of each room?
- Is there a flashlight, light switch or lamp beside the bed?
- Is there a night light?
- Is there a phone by the bed?
- Is there are list of emergency phone numbers by the phone for:
- Fire
- Police
- Ambulance
- Bath tub / shower
- Are there non-skid strips or rubber mats in the shower or bathtub?
- Are the adequate grab-bars for getting in and out of them?
- Do chairs have armrests which are strong enough for getting in an out of them?
- Stools:
- Is stool needed to reach the higher cupboard?
- Is the stool sturdy with not more than one step?
- Medications:
- Are all medications marked clearly?
- Are medications named?
- Are medications dated?
- Are instructions given as to how and when medications are to be taken?
- Are hazardous products labeled and kept in a secure place?
- Are outside steps free of cracks, ice and snow?
- Is there adequate lighting near walkways and doorways?
