AREA

CHECKED

Yes

Kitchen

Spills mopped up immediately?

 

 

Drawers and cupboards closed when not in use?

 

 

Tea towels kept away from cookers?

 

 

Cleaning materials stored in a safe place?

 

 

Children and pets kept out of the cooking area?

 

 

Well equipped first aid kit in place?

 

 

Pan handles are always turned in when cooking?

 

 

Chip pans are never more than 1/3rd filled?

 

 

Sockets not overloaded?

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM

Smoking in bed avoided?

 

 

Cosmetics and perfumes are out of children’s reach?

 

 

Furniture kept away from windows?

 

 

Electric blankets serviced regularly?

 

 

Torch kept by the bed?

 

 

 

 

GARDEN

Garden tools are kept in good repair and stored safely?

 

 

Ponds are kept covered or secured?

 

 

Garden chemicals are clearly labelled and locked away?

 

 

Greenhouse glass is secure?

 

 

Garden checked for poisonous plants or berries?

 

 

Secure locks on garages and sheds?

 

 

 

 

LOUNGE

Soft furnishings kept away from back of TV?

 

 

Rugs securely placed and not curled up on the edges?

 

 

Any worn carpet patches made safe?

 

 

 

 

STAIRS

Staircase well lit?

 

 

Carpets securely fixed?

 

 

Staircase kept clear?

 

 

 

 

BATHROOM

Cleaning materials are never mixed?

 

 

Portable electric appliances/flexes are kept outside?

 

 

Bath or shower tray has a non slip mat?

 

 

Cold water is run before the hot?

 

 

Medicines are locked away?

 

 

 

 

GENERAL

Caller’s identification always asked for?

 

 

Personal belongings security marked?

 

 

Location of emergency shut off valves/taps known?

 

 

Windows locked in unused rooms?

 

 

Front door locked when in back garden/yard?

 

 

Heating cupboard never used for storage?