• Crib meets safety standards
• No bumper pads or toys in the crib that can be used to climb
• Mobile out of reach
• Always keep one hand on child while on change table
• Diaper pail and changing supplies out of reach
• Window blind cords secured out of reach
• Locks on bedroom doors can be opened from outside
• Guardrails on all upper bunks (No child under six years on upper bunks)
  
  
  

• Child always supervised while in the bathroom and bathtub
• Always run cold water before hot and always turn cold water off last
• Bath water temperature always checked with elbow before putting child in
• Expired medicines returned to the pharmacy
• Slip free surface in tub
• Bathroom door kept closed to keep children out
• Locked bathroom door can be opened from outside

Stored out of reach:

• medicines
• electrical appliances
• sharp objects
• personal care products
• garbage
  
  
  

• Child always supervised while in kitchen
• Safety latches on cabinets and drawers
• High chair has wide base and harness
• Pot handles turned inward on the stove
• Cooking pots have proper fitting lids
• Oven mitts are kept close to cooking area
• No placemats or tablecloths
• Food treats and attractive items stored away from the stove
• Working fire extinguisher available

Stored out of reach:

• cleaners and chemicals
• vitamins and medicine
• knives and sharp utensils
• matches
• plastic bags and plastic wrap
• glass and breakables
• small appliances
• garbage
  
  
  

• Sharp edges on furniture padded
• Bookshelves and tall furniture fastened to wall
• Window blind cords secured out of reach
• Small rugs or runners tacked down or slip free
• Working smoke detectors on each floor (Check batteries)
• Working carbon monoxide detectors (Check batteries)
• Make a fire escape plan and practice it
• TV and electrical equipment stored securely
• Safety rails or screens on fireplaces and woodstoves
• Chimney inspected and cleaned every year
• Guns stored unloaded in locked cases with ammunition stored separately

Stored out of reach:

• heavy or breakable objects
• plants
• ashtrays/cigarette butts/cigarettes
• coins
• balloons
• wire clothes hangers
• purses
  
  
  

• Safety gates at the top and bottom of all stairways (top gate must be approved for use on stairs)
• No loose carpeting, toys or uneven steps
• Stairs well lit
• Protective walls and railings on stairs, porches and balconies
  
  
  
  
  

Unused outlets covered with safety plugs on:

• wall outlets
• extension cords
• power bars
• Switches and outlets have cover plates
• Electrical cords out of reach but never under rugs or stapled to baseboards
• Extension cords kept to a minimum
• All sockets in light fixtures have bulbs in place
  
  
  

• Windows above the first floor secured
• Chains and cords on blinds and curtains out of reach
• Chains at the base of vertical blinds removed

• Always supervise children in water or near water (pools, streams, puddles, etc.)
• Children always supervised while outdoors
• Gardening tools and chemicals locked in shed or garage
• Home play structures inspected regularly and promptly fixed
• Keep outdoor play areas separate form lane ways and street traffic
• Propane canisters are stored outside in a secure and well-ventilated area
• Outdoor pool has a fence with a self-locking/self-latching gate