Home Safety Checklist

Kitchen

___ Remove household products, such as cleaning products, dishwashing compounds and drain cleaners, from under the sink.

___ No medicines on counters or in open areas.

___ All household products and medications out of reach and out of sight.

___ Child safety latches on all drawers or cabinets containing harmful products or sharp objects.

___ No toxic products stored with food or in food containers.

___ All medications, cosmetics, hair care products, toothpaste, mouthwash and cleaners out of reach.

___ Medicine storage area cleaned out regularly. Call 1-800-222-1222 for recommendations on how to dispose of medicine properly.

___ All medications in original, child-resistant containers.

___ No medicines in or on dresser or bedside table.

___ All cologne, aftershave, cosmetics, and powders out of reach.

___ All bleaches, soaps, detergents, fabric softeners, bluing agents and sprays out of reach.

___ All products in their original container.

___ Insect sprays and lawn care products in locked area.

___ Gasoline and car care products in secured area or locked trunk.

___ Paint, paint cleaners and other home care products in locked area.

___ All products in their original containers.

___ Storage area for medication and other products is a locked cabinet located up high.

___ Plants identified and out of reach.

___ Alcoholic beverages out of reach.

___ Ashtrays empty and out of reach.

___ Paint in good condition - no chipping or peeling.

___ No mouse baits in areas where children play.

___ Have the Poison Help phone number available for use 1-800-222-1222

___ Do older children know how to use the 911 system?

___ If an accident happens, can adults in the family be easily reached?