Identify potential safety risks in your home and take action to prevent accidents.
Identify, Prevent, and Reduce Risks Inside Your Home
Your home should be a place of comfort and safety—but hidden hazards can increase the risk of injuries, fires, and accidents. The Home Hazard Checklist is an easy-to-use tool designed to help homeowners, renters, families, and caregivers identify common safety risks and take practical steps to prevent them.
Whether you live with children, elderly family members, or pets, this checklist helps you proactively spot dangers before they turn into emergencies.
The Home Hazard Checklist is an interactive safety tool that walks you through different areas of your home—such as the kitchen, bathroom, living spaces, bedrooms, and outdoor areas—to identify potential hazards.
By answering simple questions, you can:
Discover hidden safety risks
Improve home safety and accident prevention
Create a safer living environment for all occupants
Reduce the chances of falls, burns, electric shocks, and fires
Home accidents are one of the leading causes of preventable injuries worldwide. Slips, trips, electrical faults, poor lighting, and unsecured furniture can lead to serious harm—especially for children and seniors.
Regularly checking your home for hazards helps:
Prevent injuries and medical emergencies
Protect children, seniors, and guests
Reduce property damage
Improve peace of mind
Prevention is always easier—and safer—than dealing with an accident after it happens.
Loose rugs or carpets
Unsecured furniture and TVs
Poor lighting or blocked walkways
Exposed electrical cords
Slippery floors
Sharp objects within reach of children
Faulty appliances
Fire and burn risks
Wet or slippery surfaces
Missing grab bars
Water temperature risks
Poor ventilation
Cluttered walkways
Unstable furniture
Overloaded power outlets
Emergency access issues
Broken steps or railings
Inadequate lighting
Objects left on stairs
Uneven walkways
Poor exterior lighting
Unsafe balconies or railings
Unsecured tools or equipment
The Home Hazard Checklist is ideal for:
Homeowners and renters
Families with children
Seniors and caregivers
Landlords and property managers
Safety-conscious individuals
It’s suitable for apartments, houses, and shared living spaces.
✔ Easy and quick to use
✔ No technical knowledge required
✔ Encourages preventive action
✔ Improves household safety awareness
✔ Helps reduce accident risks
✔ Can be used regularly or after renovations
Go through each section of the checklist
Answer honestly based on your home’s condition
Review identified hazards
Take recommended steps to fix or reduce risks
Recheck your home periodically or after changes
Using this tool regularly helps keep safety top of mind.
Keep walkways clear at all times
Secure heavy furniture and appliances
Install smoke detectors and test them regularly
Use non-slip mats in bathrooms and kitchens
Ensure proper lighting in every room
Store hazardous items safely and out of reach
Small changes can make a big difference.
Yes, the Home Hazard Checklist is completely free and accessible to everyone.
It’s recommended to use it at least twice a year or whenever you move, renovate, or notice changes in your household.
Absolutely. Renters can use it to identify safety concerns and discuss them with landlords.
No. While it helps identify common hazards, it does not replace professional home safety or building inspections.
Yes. The checklist is especially useful for households with children, elderly individuals, or people with mobility issues.
Safety starts at home. The Home Hazard Checklist empowers you to take control of your living environment by identifying risks before they become problems. Use this tool regularly to protect your loved ones, reduce accidents, and enjoy peace of mind.
Start your home safety check now and take the first step toward a safer, healthier home.