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| Home Inspection |
| Check for fire and fall hazards |
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| The first of each month is a good time to check your home. |
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| When inspecting for fire hazards, think of two important factors: |
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| 1. Fire Prevention.Include these items on your fire prevention checklist: |
- Safe storage and use of flammables
- Electrical equipment in good operating condition
- Matches, lighters, etc., out of the reach of children
- Fireplace screens
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| 2. Fire Procedures. Include these items on your “what to do in a fire” list: |
- Smoke alarms on every floor of your home
- Fire extinguishers in the kitchen and home workshop
- A family home evacuation plan practiced regularly with the whole family
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| When inspecting for fall hazards, implement precautions such as: |
- Nonskid surfaces and no-slip rugs and floor mats
- Prompt cleanup of spills
- Keeping “traffic lanes” free of clutter and electrical cords
- Providing stairways with full-length handrails and plenty of light
- Warning family members to be careful on stairways
- Teaching everyone to use ladders—never chairs or boxes—to reach items
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