Household Safety Checklists

Reviewed by: Kate M. Cronan, MD

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An accident or injury can occur in any part of your home. Some safety hazards are obvious — such as a toy truck left lying at the top of the stairs. Others are not so easily identified — such as a stairway railing that has become loose.

To get started, click on a checklist below. Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home. You should answer "yes" to all of the questions.

• Kitchen Safety Checklist
• Bedroom Safety Checklist
• Bathroom, Laundry, and Garage Checklist
• Doors, Windows, Stairways, and Home Furnishings Checklist
• Electrical and Equipment Checklist
• Outdoor, Pool, and Other Safety Issues Checklist