Accident Prevention At Home

• Use proper lighting during the day and night.
• Use low pile, wall-to-wall carpets.
• Rugs are attached to the floor to prevent tripping.
• Hard surfaces should be slip-resistant
• Nonskid wax is used if floor is waxed.

Secure Stairs and steps:

• Ensure all steps are of the same size.
• Landings and stairs should be well light from top to bottom.
• Stairs should be clutter free.
• If it has a carpet it should be fixed to all the steps on the stairs.
• Carpet is in good condition if it has tears then a person can trip and fall.
• Stairs have should have railings on both sides.

Safe Doors:

• Should be properly installed to prevent it from falling on pulling.
• Door opens away from other doors.
• Wall or hinge mounted doorstops are attached to flexible doors.
• Screen doors do not close too quickly and allow people to enter safely.

Window Safety:

• Windows should open easily.
• Screens should be fixed securely but should be removable.
• Projecting windows open away from the garden.

Safe Bathtubs and Showers:

• Bathrooms should be well light.
• Clearly install the water temperature controls.
• The room should have a non-slip floor or use non-slip mats
• Shower and tub should have at least on hand grab bar.

Secure Toilets:

• Use non-slip flooring
• Use hand grab bars near toilet.

Safety Measures for Balconies and Porches:

• Porch floorboards should be well fitted.
• Railings should be strong.
• Worn out railings and posts should be replaced.
• Step leading to the porch should be in good condition and should have railings on either side.