Home Hazard Checklist

Home Fire Safety Checklist

Cooking Safety

__ Yes __ No   Does a grown-up always stay in the kitchen when food is cooking on thestove?

__ Yes __ No   Are stove tops and counters clean and uncluttered?

__ Yes __ No   Are there pot holders within easy reach of the stove?

__ Yes __ No   Are pot handles turned inward so they can’t be bumped?

__ Yes __ No   Are curtains and other things that can burn well away from the stove?

__ Yes __ No Is there a “kid-free” zone of three feet (one metre) around the stove when grown-ups are cooking? 

Heating Safety

__ Yes __ No   Are portable space heaters always turned off when adults leave the room or go to sleep?

__ Yes __ No   If space heaters are used in your home, are they at least three feet (one meter) away from anything else that can burn, including people, furniture, and pets?

__ Yes __ No   Does your fireplace have a sturdy screen to catch sparks?

__ Yes __ No   Has your chimney been inspected and cleaned during the past year?

__ Yes __ No   Has your furnace been serviced by a professional in the past year?

__ Yes __ No   Are propane tanks and other fuels stored outside your home? 

Electrical Safety

__ Yes __ No   Are extension cords used safely? (Are they not under carpets or across doorways?)

__ Yes __ No   Are electrical cords in good condition, without cracks or frayed areas? (A grown-up should unplug lamps and appliances before inspecting the cords.)

__ Yes __ No   Are kitchen appliances – such as the coffee-maker, toaster oven, and microwave – plugged into separate receptacle outlets? 

Smoke Alarms/Home Fire Escape

__ Yes __ No   Does your home have smoke alarms on every level, including the basement, and outside each sleeping area?

__ Yes __ No   Are the batteries working in all yoursmoke alarms? (A grown-up should help by pushing the test button to find out.)

___Yes___No  Dod you have a plan to check your smoke detectors twice a year like when the time changes?

__ Yes __ No   Are all the exits in your home clear of furniture, toys, and clutter?

__ Yes __ No   Does your family have a home fire escape plan that includes two exits, usually a door and a window, from each room?

__ Yes __ No   Has your family picked a safe place to meet outside after you exit your home?

Be Fire Safe – Inspect your home 

Addition Fire Prevention

__ Yes __ No   Have you and your family practiced a home fire drill within thelast six months? (Why not do one tonight?)

__ Yes __ No   Do you know the fire department’s emergency phone number(which should be called from a neighbor’s or nearby phone once you get outside)?

__Yes ___ No   Does your young children know how to dial 911 and give them necessary information like their name and address?

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