Household Safety Checklist In order to protect you and your
family, a thorough safety check of every room in your home
should be conducted on a regular basis. Unintentional accidents,
injuries, and nontraumatic emergencies may be prevented and your
family will be healthier and safer when you practice a little
prevention. The following checklist may be printed so it can be
used for the inspection of your home. ___ Do not leave
medications, toiletries, or other household products in drawers
or on night stands. ___ To avoid accidental injuries or choking,
keep penknives, nail files, scissors, and pocket change out of
reach. ___ Install a smoke detector in the hallway outside of
the bedrooms. Check and change the batteries regularly. ___ Make
certain drapery cords and/or blind cords are well out of reach
of children. ___ Make certain the crib mattress fits snugly. ___
Crib slats should be placed no wider than 2 and 3/8 inches
apart. ___ Make certain the crib has been put together properly
and is not missing screw