Home, safe home: Accident proofing for each room

Home should be the safest space in the world. Here’s a room-by-room checklist of common hazards to avoid and easily address.

Kitchen

• Make sure knives are sharpened and stored safely.
• Cap your hot water tank temp at 120 degrees F.
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy.

Living room

• Area rugs can be a trip-hazard. Use double-sided tape to secure corners.
• Keep cords and cables tied up and off the floor.

Stairs

• Make sure stairways are well lit.
• One handrail is good. Two handrails are better.

Bedroom

• Keep the floor free of clutter.
• Do not obstruct access to windows in case of fire.

Bathroom

• Use floor grips in the tub and shower.
• Use bathmats to minimize slip risk.

A little extra awareness goes a long way, especially with the rushed pace of modern family life. Make home safety a habit for all family members, and enjoy more happy, healthy years together.