Kitchen Safety Checklist: Yes No

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Kitchen Safety Checklist

YES NO
1. Do you have a smoke detector located in the kitchen?
2. Are appliances, plugs and cords in good condition?
3. Are cords of appliances not dangling or lying across traffic areas?
4. Do your appliances have short cords that do not dangle over the kitchen bench?
5. Are long telephone cords far from the floor?
6. Do you use the back hot plates and turn pot handles around to prevent pots being
pulled from the hot plates?
7. Are matches, knives and other sharp objects stored in a place where a child
cannot reach them?
8. ?Are knives, forks, scissors, and other sharp tools in a drawer with a safety latch?
9. Are cleaning products, chemicals and medication stored in a locked cupboard
10. Are glass objects and appliances with sharp blades stored in a high cabinet?
11. Is the garbage can behind a cabinet door with a safety latch?
12. Are all appliances unplugged when not in use, with cords far from reach?
13. Are all vitamin, aspirin, or medicine bottles stored in a cabinet far from reach?
14. Is the cabinet under the sink free from cleaning supplies, dishwasher detergent,
and dishwashing liquids?
15. Are all garbage bags and sandwich-style baggies far from reach?

Bathroom Safety Checklist

YES NO
1. Does the bath have non-slip mats or handrails?
2. Are medicines and sharp objects, (e.g. razors), kept in a locked cupboard out of
reach of children?
3. Are any electrical items, (e.g. hairdryers), stored safely and away from water
when in use?
4. Are shampoos, soaps and cosmetics out of reach of children?
5. Are cleaners, bleaches and detergents stored out of reach, in a child resistant
cupboard?
6. Is the thermostat on the hot water heater set to 120 degrees F or lower?
7. Are razors, blades, nail scissors, and other sharp tools stored in a locked cabinet?
8. Is there a toilet-lid locking device on the toilet?
9. Are there nonskid strips on the bottoms of bathtubs?
10. Are there specially designed pads under loose rugs to hold them securely to the
floor?
11. Are all prescription and nonprescription medications stored in a locked cabinet far
from reach
12. Are bottles of mouthwash, perfumes, hair dyes, hair sprays, nail and shoe
polishes, and nail polish removers far from reach?

Common Area Safety Checklist

YES NO
1. Are all radiators and baseboard heaters screened if needed?
2. Are safety plugs fitted in spare power points?
3. Are all unused outlets covered with safety caps?
4. Are sharp edges on tables and furniture covered?
5. Are glass doors protected by safety film, colorful stickers or made by safety
glass?
6. Are toys stored in an area to allow free passage after use?
7. Are chairs and tables not easily overturned?
8. Are tablemats used instead of tablecloths?
9. Are hot drinks placed up high out of children's reach?
10. Are there specially designed pads under loose rugs to hold them securely to
floors?
11. Are there working smoke detectors and at least one carbon monoxide detector.
12. Are there fire extinguishers available that are not easily accessible by children?

Car Safety Checklist

YES NO
1. Are daily pre- and post trip inspections performed and documented by the driver?
2. Are there procedures in place for reporting and repairing defects?
3. Do you have a written approval form for parents or guardians to sign in order
transport their children?
4. Do you secure children in a child safety seat or seat belt each and every time you
leave for an outing?
5. Do you always check to see that every passenger in your car, including you, is
properly belted in?
6. Is there a first aid kit located in the vehicle?

Yearly Mechanical Safety Check


KEEP IN THE VEHICLE OR FACILITY
A yearly mechanical safety check shall include:
Tires_______
Lights______
Windshield wipers______
Horn_______
Signal lights______
Steering______
Suspension________
Glass_______
Brakes_______
Tail lights_______
Exhaust system_____
Outside mirrors_____
Make of the car___________________________
Year________________
Number of individual restraints in the car? _________________
Car Insurance Policy Number____________________________
A record of the check and corrections shall be kept on file at the facility or in the vehicle.
The safety check was done by _________________________ on ___________________

A First-Aid Kit is required in vehicles transporting children. It should contain the following:
Band-Aids of all sizes
Adhesive tape
A roll of gauze
Scissors

Signature for facility

One package of 4x4 gauze squares


Cleansing agent
One elastic bandage

Date

Telephone

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