Comments for Senior Home Safety

Comment on what would you put on a home safety checklist? by Cap'n Donna

Cap'n Donna — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:40:26 +0000

-trying to think of things that are most often forgotten-

no peeling or cracking paint on the walls

secure rugs to the floor

childproof locks on all doors and windows

safety bars or guards on upstairs windows

secured window blind cords

furniture secure to the wall so it won’t tip over

stairs clear of any safety hazards (for toddlers or natural hazards)

heaters installed as directed by manufacturer & covered with a screen & away from furniture & curtains

keep your chimney clean

list of emergency numbers close to the telephone

test smoke (and other hazard) detectors monthly & change the batteries every 6 months

carbon monoxide detectors if needed

major appliances grounded

electrical cords in good condition

extra lenght on cords bound together, or mounted against the wall

outlets covered with safety plugs

keep chairs and step stools away from kitchen stove (or any source of heat)

keep alcoholic drinks out of reach

keep fire arms locked up

keep cleaning chemicals out of reach

kids wear flame retardent sleepwear

medications, coins, sissors, or any sharp objects out of reach

keep toilet lids closed

do not keep anything plugged in in the bath room

keep everything in the garage sealed and out of children’s reach (gasoline, antifreeze, etc.)

remember to also include a little bit of outdoors safety (the pool, the trampoline, playground)

Comment on what would you put on a home safety checklist? by ~♥~tia~♥~

~♥~tia~♥~ — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:34:30 +0000

1. Are there clear paths to all doors?
2. What is the phone number for fire, police or ambulance?
3. Where should fire extinguishers be installed?
4. Do we ever touch the stove?
5. If there is a fire in the house, what is your escape plan?
6. Are you able to unlock your bedroom window? ( in case of window evacuation )

Comment on what would you put on a home safety checklist? by The New & Improved Road Apple

The New & Improved Road Apple — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:49:22 +0000

Pit Bull. They keep away intruders, keep you warm when it’s cold, and will let you know when there’s a fire. What more do you need?

Comment on what would you put on a home safety checklist? by Jaileen

Jaileen — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:03:20 +0000

Don’t attempt to cook …Oh wait that’s my safety list lol

hmm…
Make sure doors are locked at all times. (especially if you live in LA like me)

Comment on what would you put on a home safety checklist? by sunflare63

sunflare63 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:59:04 +0000

Does your family have smoke alarms?
Have your animals got vaccinated?
Do you keep ice bottles in freezer for bee stings?
Do you keep poison ivy remedies?
Does your parents keep aloe vera for burns and bites?

Comment on what would you put on a home safety checklist? by ♦Veruca Salt♦

♦Veruca Salt♦ — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:36:51 +0000

Check batteries in smoke detectors, map out a fire escape plan.

Comment on what would you put on a home safety checklist? by georgia_peach

georgia_peach — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:33:25 +0000

Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, the phone number to
Poison Control

Comment on Safety switch behind panel on furnace missing – is this a home inspection defect? by Thor

Thor — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:59:28 +0000

Do you mean the safety on the blower door? They are easy to install.

And yes, it is a safety so I would think the homeowner needs to have it fixed and the buyer would want it there. If it is the standard one I am thinking of, it is there to prevent you from getting your fingers chewed up by a moving fan.

But when you go to deal with the inspection profile THAT is when you horse trade and it should be fixed or you should be compensated.

But you can assume any liability with an “as is” sale.

But they say with the inspection is when the buyer should try to get all they can. And they usually don’t. I have seen all sorts of requests. One insisted a dead tree be removed.

BUT it was the neighbor’s tree! LOL!

Comment on Safety switch behind panel on furnace missing – is this a home inspection defect? by hobbs1833

hobbs1833 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:23:10 +0000

This is found in NEC or National electrical code from memory I think it states ‘A shut off must be located within 36″ of the access panel…” Not 100% but I believe that is what it says.

But as to the part of who is responsible to pay to add it in is dependent on when the last repair or maintenance was done to the unit. If you read your inspection report it should have some sort of disclaimer absolving the inspector of any thing.

Comment on What was life in the U.S. like before the New Deal? by shindypetite

shindypetite — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:32:20 +0000

Seniors and the disabled were put in poor houses. Along with the insane. Life was very, very hard for people. Average life expectancy was around 50 years of age. It was not a time that people look back on fondly.