New Hope Eagle Fire Company -

Home Safety Checklist

Please take the time to complete this Home Safety Checklist. If you check off "No" to any of the questions, please work to correct these hazards. You play an important role in fire safety and injury prevention.

All Household Areas

Yes	No

___	___	Are extension cords used only for temporary wiring?
___	___	Are electrical cords in good condition?
___	___	Are electrical outlets safely loaded?
___	___	Are windows easy to open?
___	___	Is wastepaper properly disposed of?
___	___	Are household chemicals/cleaning supplies stored out of children's reach?
___	___	Are matches and lighters stored out of reach of minors?
___	___	Do you have safe smoking habits/rules in your home?
___	___	Are the stairs in your home kept clear of debris?
___	___	Do you know where the main circuit breaker box is located?
___	___	Do you know how to shut off the water service and natural gas service?

Kitchen

Yes	No

___	___	Are pot handles turned towards the back of the stove when cooking?
___	___	Does your family know not to leave cooking unattended?
___	___	Are things that catch on fire kept away from the cooking area?
___	___	Are small appliances unplugged when not in use?
___	___	Is stove hood, filter and vent cleaned and maintained?
___	___	Are young children kept away from the kitchen?
___	___	Are the cooking areas kept clean?
___	___	Do cooks know not to wear loose fitting clothing near the stove?
___	___	Do you not allow electrical cords to dangle over the edge of counters?
___	___	Is your family aware of the risks associated with microwave use?

Bathroom

Yes	No

___	___	Do you turn on the cold water first when filling the bathtub?
___	___	Do you stay in the bathroom from the time you start filling the tub?
___	___	Do you check the temperature before putting your children in the bathtub?
___	___	Do you keep your bathroom door closed when not in use?
___	___	Are medicines kept in a locked cabinet or out of children's reach?
___	___	Do you keep electrical appliances away from the bathtub/sink?

Living Area

Yes	No

___	___	Does your fireplace have a proper screen and hearth?
___	___	Is your chimney professionally cleaned at least every six months when it is used?
___	___	Do you dispose of fireplace ashes safely?
___	___	Do you ensure fires in fireplaces are completely out before going to bed?
___	___	Are portable heaters turned off when no one is in the room?
___	___	Are portable heaters kept at least three feet away from anything that can burn?
___	___	Are bookcases, pictures, heavy furniture & shelves anchored to wall studs?
___	___	Is your family aware of the dangers of halogen lamps/lights?

Attic

Yes	No

___	___	Do you keep your attic clear of old rags, paper, mattresses and other combustibles?
___	___	Are your heating ducts properly maintained?

Basement

Yes	No

___	___	Do you keep your basement clear of old rags, paper, mattresses and other combustibles?
___	___	Do you have your furnace professionally cleaned and inspected once a year?
___	___	Are the filters in your furnace clean and in good shape?
___	___	Is your washer and dryer properly grounded?
___	___	Is your clothes dryer lint-collector clean?
___	___	Do you clean the dryer vent duct at least twice a year?
___	___	Is the basement door kept closed?

DO NOT STORE GASOLINE IN YOUR BASEMENT!

Garage and yard

Yes	No

___	___	Do you keep your yard clear of leaves, debris and other combustible rubbish?
___	___	Do you have a solid core door between your residence and the garage?
___	___	Is gasoline and other flammable liquids stored away from heat/ignition sources?
___	___	Is gasoline and other flammable liquids stored in a metal safety can?
___	___	Are oily rags stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids?
___	___	Are power mowers stored properly?

Keep your family safe

Yes	No

___	___	Are you aware of this city's smoke alarm by-law?
___	___	Do you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home? In every bedroom?
___	___	Do you have at least one ABC extinguisher in your home?
___	___	Does your family know and practice a home escape plan?
___	___	Are house numbers visible from the street?
___	___	Do you know your emergency phone number?
___	___	Do you test your smoke alarms monthly and change the battery once a year?
___	___	Does your family know what to do if their clothes catch on fire (Stop, Drop & Roll)?
___	___	Do you know to treat minor burns with cool water for at least 10 minutes?

Congratulations! You have completed the Home Safety Checklist!
We now urge you to correct any hazards as soon as possible. This is important for your family's safety.

Would you like a printable copy of this checklist?

Home_Safety_Checklist.pdf