| Fires, Burns, & Electrocutions
Checklist |
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1. Are all electric receptacles of the three-prong
grounded type? |
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2. Are all bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor circuits
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter? |
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3. Do you know how to shut off the electrical, water and
gas sources to your home? |
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4. Are all fuses of correct amperage? |
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5. Are fuses or circuit breakers labeled to identify
outlets and appliances they protect? |
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6. Does your home have adequate electrical power in all
areas to safely operate all your electrical appliances? |
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7. Do all light switches work correctly? |
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8. Do all wall switches and outlets have safe coverplates? |
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9. Are all appliance and extension cords in good
condition? |
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10. Is the ground prong still on all electric plugs which
came equipped with one? |
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11. Are all electrical appliances Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) approved? Check both the appliance and the cord? |
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12. Are small electrical appliances such as hair dryers,
shavers, electric knives, coffee pots, etc. unplugged when not in use? |
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13. Do you purchase "flame retardant" sleepwear
for your children? |
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14. If smoking is permitted in your home, do you provide
deep, wide-rimmed ashtrays and prohibit smoking in bed or while lying
down? |
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15. Is the furnace cleaned and serviced yearly? |
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16. Are areas around the furnace clear of boxes and other
combustible materials? |
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17. Are the chimney and smoke pipe cleaned yearly? |
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18. Does the fireplace function properly and is it
adequately screened? |
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19. Is the space around the hot water heater clear of
combustible materials? |
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20. Does the hot water heater have a pressure and
temperature relief valve? |
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21. Is the hot water temperature 120 degrees or less to
prevent burns? (It may need to be set at 140 degrees for the dishwasher
to wash dishes properly.) |
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22. Are portable heaters in good condition, is adequate
ventilation provided, and is it positioned in a safe location away from
flammable materials? |
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23. Are portable electric fans and heaters adequately
screened to prevent contact with the fan blades or heating elements? |
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24. Do you keep matches where young children cannot reach
them? |
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25. Are small children supervised when in the kitchen
while you are cooking, baking,and handling hot objects? |
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26. Are charcoal grills used only outdoors, never in the
house, garage or enclosed porch? |
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27. Has your family developed and practiced a fire escape
plan for your home? |
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28. Are the smoke and/or fire detectors installed in the
house, at least one per floor? |
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29. Are the smoke and/or fire detectors tested monthly? |
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30. Do you have a charged ABC fire extinguisher of at
least the 2-1/2-pound size conveniently located in your home? |
