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| Print this list and check if your home is accident prone. This is a convienient list that will help you locate potential hazards. Once located, correct them and prevent disabilities from occuring in your future. | |||
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1. Are electrical extension cords in good condition? | |
| 2. Are electrical extension cords kept from being stretched across heavily traveled areas of your home? | |||
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3. Are unused electrical outlets covered or locked? | |
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4. Are electrical outlets checked regularly for overloading? | |
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5. Do you know how to turn off gas and electricity in case of emergency? | |
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6. Are proper size fuses used for replacement rather than pennies or substitutes? | |
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7. Are floor surfaces nonskid? | |
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8. Are all floor coverings fastened down? | |
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9. Are fireplaces screened and protected? | |
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10. Are open flames such as candles kept away from walls and curtains? |
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| 11. Do you have smoke detectors in your home, and have you checked the batteries lately? | |||
| 12. Is an approved fire extinguisher kept on each floor? | |||
| 13. Do you have emergency phone numbers - police, fire, doctor, utilities - handy to the phone? | |||
| 14. Is a sturdy stepladder available for climbing? | |||
| 15. Do interior doors such as those on closets or bathrooms have safety release locks that allow them to be opened from either side? | |||
| 16. If there are small children in your home, are open windows securely screened? | |||
| 17. Is lead-free paint used on all objects accessible to children? | |||
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