Safe At Home Checklist (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

HELP PREVENT FALL S - SAVE A LIFE

Safety enhancements, fall prevention and accessibility modification interventions that can help prioritize your work.

Use side bed rail or chairs with armrests

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EXTERIOR ENTRANCES AND EXITS

Enlarge lamp switch or install touch-control lamp at bedside

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Increase lighting at entry area

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Install adjustable closet rods, shelving, and light source for better

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Install stair rails on both sides

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storage access

Install door lever handles; double-bolt lock

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Install vertical pole adjacent to chair and sofa

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Install beveled, no step, no trip threshold

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Raise furniture to appropriate height using leg extender products

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Remove screen or storm door if needed

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Install uniform level floor surfaces using wood, tile, or low-pile

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Create surface to place packages when opening door

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rugs

Install peephole on exterior door

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Install telephone jack near bed and favorite chair

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Repair holes, uneven joints on walkway

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Provide non-slip finish to walkway surface

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LAUNDRY

Add ramp as needed

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Build a counter for sorting and folding clothes

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Trim bushes and shrubs to provide clear view from doors and

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Adjust clothesline to convenient height

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windows

Relocate laundry appliances

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Trim low hanging branches

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Clean dryer vent or replace with metallic hose

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INTERIOR DOORS, HALLS, STAIRS

BASEMENT

Create clear pathways between rooms

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Identify and eliminate sources of water in basement (usually

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Apply color contrast or texture change at top and bottom stair

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gutters our plumbing)

edges

Add additional lighting as needed

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Install door lever handle

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Remove combustible materials and hazardous waste

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Install swing-clear hinges to widen doorway. Minimum width: 32

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Clear pathway to utilities

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inches

Install beveled thresholds (max 1/2 inch)

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TELEPHONE AND DOOR

Replace or add non-slip surface on steps

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Install wireless phone system near bed, sofa, and chair

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Repair or install stair handrails on both sides

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Install peephole at convenient height

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Install flashing light or sound amplifier to indicate ringing doorbell

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BATHROOM

for those with visual or hearing problems

Install swing-clear hinges to widen doorway. Minimum width: 32

Install mailbox at accessible height

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inches

Install secure grab bars at toilet, bath and shower

STORAGE SPACE

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Install adjustable-height, hand held shower head

Install lights inside closet

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Install non-slip strips in bath/shower

Install adjustable closet rods and shelves

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Secure floor bathmat with non-slip, double-sided rug tape

Install bi-fold or pocket doors

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Adapt flush handle or install flush sensor

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Adapt or relocate toilet paper dispenser

10. WINDOWS

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Round counter corners to provide safety

Install handles and locks that are easy to grip, placed at

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Insulate hot water pipes if exposed

appropriate heights

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Replace windows or storms that are not functional

Create sitting knee clearance at basin by removing vanity door and

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shelves underneath

11. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND CONTROLS

Install mirror for sitting or standing view

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Install light fixtures or outlet for lamps

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Install good-quality non-glare lighting

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Install switches at top and bottom of stairs

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Install shower with no threshold if bathing abilities are severely

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Install Ground Fault outlets in kitchen and bathroom

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limited

Install wireless light switches where needed

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Elevate toilet height by adding under seat riser, portable seat, or

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raising toilet at the base

12. HEAT, AIR, LIGHT, SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE,

WATER TEMP CONTROLS

KITCHEN

Install smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers

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Increase task lighting at sink, stove, etc.

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Replace thermostat with easy to read programmable type

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Install D-type cupboard door handles

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Order service for heating/AC system

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Install adjustable shelving to increase access to upper cabinets

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Install Compact Florescent lights where appropriate

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Increase access to under counter storage space by installing pull-

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Reduce hot water temperature to 120 degrees

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out units

Insulate hot water pipes if exposed

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Install hot-proof surface near oven

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COMMENTS:

Install switches and outlets at front of counter

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Install pressure-balanced, temperature-regulated, lever faucets

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Expand counter surface

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Create sitting knee clearance under work sites by removing doors

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or shelves

Improve color contrast of cabinet and counters surface edges for

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those with low vision

Add tactile and color-contrasted controls for those with low

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vision

Provide sturdy step stool with hand rail

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Clean or install new range hood

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LIVING, DINING, BEDROOM

Widen or clear pathways within each room by rear- ranging

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furniture

Secure throw and area rug edges with double-sided tape

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Improve access to and from chairs and beds by inserting risers

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under furniture legs

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