Child & Elder Home-Safety Audit

Peephole or video door phone at adult + child height

Deadbolt plus latch

Door chain working

No loose hardware

Non-slip backing on mat

Threshold not a trip hazard (ramp for seniors)

Well-lit entry

Spare key with trusted neighbour or society office

Keyless / fingerprint lock considered

Emergency call button accessible near entry

Stable — can't topple on child

Anchored to wall if tall

Sharp corners padded

Anti-skid rubber backing

Edges taped down

Replace when worn

TV anchored to wall or credenza

Bookshelves / tall cabinets wall-anchored

Climbable furniture secured

Corner guards on glass tables and sharp edges

Table edges rounded or cushioned

Tempered glass on coffee tables

No single-pane glass at kick-height

Partition glass frosted / has markers

Rug pad underneath to prevent sliding

Edges taped

No curled corners

Sofa seat height 450-500mm (easy to stand from)

Firm cushions (not sunken)

Armrests present

Main overhead + task + accent layers

No dark pathways

Motion-sensor path light for night

Gas knob covers for curious toddlers

Induction / auto-cut off stove preferred for seniors

Pot handles turned inward while cooking

Locked drawer or high shelf for knives

Scissors, graters out of reach

Magnetic strip at adult height only

Gas shut-off valve accessible

Gas leak detector / alarm

LPG pipe within 5-year date

Hotline numbers saved

Cleaning chemicals in locked cabinet

Heavy items on lower shelves

Child-locks on lower cabinets

No step-stool climbing to reach things

Frequently used items on easy-reach shelves (senior)

Non-slip mat in front of counter

Microwave at safe height (not over-head for seniors)

Oven door child-lock engaged

Kettle cord not dangling from edge

Anti-scald mixer tap (prevents burns)

Anti-skid mat in front of sink

Hot/cold clearly marked

At shower / tub entry

Next to WC (backrest + side)

Wall-anchored to stud / concrete (not plasterboard)

Load tested to 100 kg

R10 / R11 rated tiles in wet areas

Anti-skid mat in shower

No polished marble / granite in bath zone

Fold-down shower seat for seniors

Anchored securely

Water-resistant material

Geyser thermostat set to 45-50°C max

Anti-scald mixer tap (pressure-balanced)

Hot first, test before child steps in

Raised seat for seniors if needed

Toilet lock for toddlers

Flush lever reachable

Locked medicine cabinet

Razors, scissors out of reach

Child-proof caps on all medications

Night light on

Emergency pull-cord / intercom reachable from floor

No darkness between bed and bathroom

Bed height 450-550mm for seniors (easy to get in / out)

No high bed for toddlers — floor bed or bed rail

Firm mattress

Lamp within reach

Phone or call button

Torch and water glass

Emergency contacts written

Slats < 60mm apart

No loose bedding / pillows

Mobile out of reach of baby

Mattress fits tightly

Anti-tip anchors on tall wardrobes

Heavy items stored low

Drawer soft-close to avoid finger injuries

No looped blind cords in crib reach

Phone / lamp cords tucked away

No cord pooling on floor

Smoke alarm in each bedroom

Tested monthly

Battery fresh

Both sides for seniors / children

Continuous — no break

Grip comfortable

1000mm height

Uniform dimensions (riser 150-180mm, tread 250-300mm)

Non-slip nosing strip

No loose tiles

At top and bottom for toddlers

Wall-mounted type (not pressure)

Auto-close function

Well-lit every step

Switch at both ends of stair

Night light or sensor

Minimum 900mm clear width

No objects protruding

No runner without non-slip

Minimum 1000mm (NBC)

1200mm where ground > 24m

No horizontal bars a child can climb

No gaps > 100mm

Self-closing for toddlers

Locking mechanism above child reach

No climbable furniture against railing

Window restrictors max 100mm open

Grills on lower floors

No chairs / beds below windows

Lock at child height + backup lock up top

Smooth operation for seniors

Safety stickers on large glass panels

Anti-skid finish

No ponding

Drain clear

Shutter sockets (prevent insertion of objects)

Plug covers on unused sockets

No overloaded extension boards

Test monthly (press test button)

Trips within 30 ms

All circuits protected

No trailing cords across paths

Extension cords not under rugs

Heavy appliances on wall socket, not extension

ABC / CO2 type near kitchen

Within service date

All adults know how to use

At least one per floor + bedrooms

CO detector near kitchen / geyser

Battery or mains-backed

Two exits from each floor known

Meeting point set outside

Practised twice a year with family

Stocked: antiseptic, bandages, burn gel, gauze

Thermometer and pulse oximeter

Check expiry every 6 months

Ambulance 108

Fire 101 / Police 100

Family doctor

Society security

Neighbour contact

Personal emergency device for seniors living alone

Phone auto-dial set up

Tested monthly

Weekly pill organiser for seniors

Medication list posted

Duplicate for caregiver

Cleaning products in locked cabinet

Poison helpline saved

Medications labelled and locked

Reversing camera / sensors on car

Blind spots mirrored at turns

Speed breakers at community entry

Rubber / sand surface under equipment

Shaded seating for supervising adults

Age-appropriate equipment

Fenced with self-closing gate

Supervised swim time only

Life-ring / pool alarm

Benches every 50-100m for senior rest

Level surface — no trip hazards

Well-lit for dusk walks

Gate closed with child-proof latch

No food waste attracting strays

Vaccination status tracked for owned pets