Module 2 – Safety and Mobility
Assignment
General Directions:
A. Assignment is 50 marks as assigned.
B. The assignment will count for 30% of your final mark in Module 2.
Name:
Date:
HOME INSPECTION
1. Choose a home (apartment, condo) to inspect for safety hazards. It can be your own
home but ensure there is enough to inspect to make this assignment a worthwhile
learning experience for you. Include the following in your inspection:
APPROXIMATE AGE OF THE HOME: T h i s h o m e w a s b u i l t
1997 ( 26yrs)
Style of the home: It’s a two floor
condo.
Number of persons in the home: The
home consists of four family member,
Two adults and Two kids.
Ages of the persons living in the home:
Father 75yrs, Daughter 37yrs, Grandson
12 yrs and Grand daughter 7yrs.
Number of working fire extinguishers:
There are 7 fire extinguishers in the
whole building, 5 is in good working
condition, one has no label or instruction
chart on it and the last one is due for
service.
Number of smoke detector present in the
home:
There are 6 smoke detector in the home.
Number of working carbon monoxide
detectors present in the home: None
Electrical, gas, or hot water (registers) heating source: Gas
is the heating source.
Gas or electric stoves and ovens: One
Gas stove and oven.
Firstaid kit in home: Yes but empty
2.
5 Minute Safe Home Checklist
BEDROOM
1. Do throw rugs create a tripping
hazard?
2. Is carpet torn?
3. Is the room free from clutter?
4. Is there too much furniture for the
space?
5. Is there proper access to a
telephone or mobile phone
especially at night?
6. Is there enough light in the room?
7. Is the bed too high or low?
8. Do tangled electrical leads obstruct
the pathway?
9. Does the furniture provide proper
support if needed?
BATHROOM
1. Are grab bars available near the
tub, shower or toilet?
2. Are there bath mats?
3. Is the toilet the correct height?
4. Is there the potential for the bath
water to be too hot?
5. Are medication stored properly?
LOUNGE:
1. Is it difficult to move around
furniture?
2. Is the furniture stable?
3. Can the light be switched on
quickly?
4. Does glare from the windows makes
it difficult to see?
5. Is it difficult to get in and out of a
chair or sofa?
HALLWAY
1. Is there a working smoke alarm and
carbon monoxide detector in place?
2. Is there adequate light at night?
3. Are there any accessibility issues
with the stairs?
KITCHEN
1. Are cabinets and cupboards too
high or low?
2. Is there clutter on work surfaces or
throughout the kitchen?
3. Is the adequate lights for cooking?
4. Are dangerous chemicals and
cleaning materials secured?
5. Is the floor slippery?
6. Is there spoiled food in the
refrigerator?
7. Is emergency contact information
within easy access?
8. Is fire extinguisher available and in
proper working condition?
GARBAGE
1. Is rubbish piling up?
2. Is getting in and out of vehicles
safe?
3. Is garage secured?
4. Monitoring cameras working
properly both at the entrance door as
well as outside?
/10 marks
/40 marks
Room/area Hazard(s) Target age Safety measures Suggested changes
affected already in place to improve safety
Example:
Cracked glass All because… Already called
Living in patio door landlord to replace
room glass
Too many All because… Purchased large
cords plugged power bar
into outlet
Area rug not Toddlers, adults Need to purchase
tacked down and seniors anti-slip mat or
on hard wood because… remove area rug
floor
Blind cord Crawling infants Tied blind cord high
hanging and toddlers off the floor
almost to the because…
ground
Cigarettes 2 – 10 because… Establish a new
and lighter on place high up and
coffee table preferably locked to
store when not in
use
Room/area Hazard(s) Target age Safety measures Suggested changes
affected and already in place to improve safety
why
Bathroom
#1
Bathroom
#2
Kitchen
Room/area Hazard(s) Target age Safety measures Suggested changes
affected already in place to improve safety
Bedroom
#1
Bedroom
#2
Room/area Hazard(s) Target age Safety measures Suggested changes
affected already in place to improve safety