Home safety checklist

Living arrangement

Do you feel the home is located is a safe environment?

Is it safe to park a vehicle on the road?

Is the gate easy to open and close?

Is the pathway from vehicle to house safe (E.g. lighting, overgrown trees/grass, trip hazards)?

Are pets non-threatening?

Is grass well maintained?

Are you able to leave the home quickly in the event of an emergency?

If pets are threatening, are they restrained?

Are doorways clear, free from obstruction and easy to open and close?

Is there a second exit that is accessible in the event of an emergency?

Are floor surfaces safe and free of trip hazards?

Are power points, electrical leads & plugs free of obvious defects, not near water and easy to access?

Are working smoke detectors fitted and appropriately situated?

Is there appropriate domestic fire safety equipment (fire blanket & extinguisher)?

Is the lighting adequate for tasks?

Is access to the shower and/or bath safe?

Does the stove and oven work appropriately?

Is there a fire evacuation plan?

Is the position & stability of furniture safe?

Is the temperature/humidity suitable to perform all tasks?

Is the ventilation in the bathroom adequate?

Are work heights including seating for meal assistance safe?

Is the location of washing machine and dryer safe?

Is the space around the bed sufficient for undertaking tasks?

Is the home a smoke free environment?

Are all chemicles in clearly marked containers?

Does the participant have a history of aggression or violence?

Does the participant have a history of drug/alchol abuse?

Does the participant have any challenging behaviours?

Does the participant have any infectious diseases AABDS should be aware of?

Is the participant willing to participate and assist in care?

Is the participant able and willing to accept direction and instructions?

Can you carry out tasks without having to manipulate, carry, move (lift, lower, push, pull), hold or restrain a participant or object?

Is there a safe method for transferring participants up and/or down stairs?

Can you adopt safe working postures without frequent, prolonged or repetitive awkward postures (bending forward, sideways or twisting, or reaching out or up)?

Can you handle the participant (load) without requiring the assistance of a second person?

Are manual handling requirements established to lift participants?

Have employees been trained in the correct techniques for the tasks they carry out?

HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST