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: Jasanpreet Singh

Date: 01/02/2026
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: 25 years old

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 Style of the home (two-story, one-floor condo, etc.): Two Bedroom house with
basement

Number of people living in the home: 4 people

Ages of the people living in the home: Myself 24 years, my friend 29 years, his wife 27
years, their daughter 2 years.

Number of working fire extinguishers present in the home: 1

Number of smoke detectors present in the home: 2

Number of working carbon monoxide detectors present in the home: 1

Electrical, gas, or hot water (registers) heating source: Gas furnace

Gas or electric stoves and ovens: Electric stove and oven

First aid kit in home: Yes

/10 marks

2. Complete a thorough inspection of each room of the home, including basement, laundry
room, and garage, if applicable, noting the following:
a) physical hazards: shoes in entryways, hanging wires, items stacked poorly,
scattered toys, blind cords hanging too low, etc.
b) thermal hazards: related to hot items such as water temperature, stoves, curling
irons, etc.
c) mechanical hazards: broken items, missing handrails, etc.
d) bio-hazardous hazards: razors, open garbage, insulin syringes, etc.
Record your findings on the chart included with this assignment.
Note: There is a column to also record what safety hazards have been addressed already.

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 For example: consider in the bathroom(s): are there anti-slip mats; is there open garbage;
where are hair dryers or hot irons stored; where are meds stored; where are razors stored;
where is the safe storage area for cleaning supplies.

Note which age groups would be particularly impacted by the hazards you uncover in the home
and why they are at risk. For instance, any objects lying on the floor or open outlets would be
hazardous for approximately ages 6 months to 3 years because they are learning about the
world around them.

To the chart, add your suggestions on what improvements should be made for each hazard
in each room that you identify. There will be one mark for each completed hazard per
associated section.

/40 marks

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Room/area Hazard(s)
Target age Safety measures Suggested changes
affected already in place to improve safety

Example: All because…

Cracked glass Already called
Living in patio door landlord to replace
room glass
All because… Purchased large
Too many power bar
cords plugged
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

Tied blind cord high

Blind cord Crawling infants off the floor
hanging and toddlers
almost to the because…
ground
Cigarettes 2 – 10 because…
and lighter on Establish a new place
coffee table high up and
preferably locked to
store when not in
use

Room/area Hazard(s) Safety measures Suggested changes

Target age already in place to improve safety
affected and
why

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Bathroom Slippery floor 2-year-old baby: Mat to dry feet. Install anti-slip mats
#1 Risk of falling inside shower
Adults: Risk of
slipping

Can be harmful for

Cleaning baby Razors kept at height. Cleaning supplies should
chemicals be stored in cabinet

Baby has risk of

Hot water Adjust water temperature
burn
temperature

Kitchen Sharp knives 2-year-old baby can Smoke detector installed Knives should be kept in
within reach cut herself. a drawer

Hot stove and Both baby and Fire extinguisher nearby

oven adults can burn
themselves

Electrical wires Can cause electrical

shock Electrical wires should
and cords
be secured

Room/area Hazard(s)
Target age Safety measures Suggested changes
affected already in place to improve safety

My
Bedroom Charging cables Risk of shock Proper lighting Organize cables
on floor

Slipping items on Risk of falling Furniture at good place Keep floor clean
floor

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 My Toys on floor Baby and adults: Furniture placed against Toys should be stored in
friend’ Risk of falling wall boxes.
Bedroom

Open electrical Baby has risk of Install outlet covers

outlets shock

Items within Items can fall on Keep items away from

reach of child baby reach of child.

Living room Rug is slippery Baby can fall Adequate lighting Use anti slip mat under
rug

Extension cord Might cause shock Furniture in good Extension cord in sure
on floor position place

Edges of table Edges should be secured

Can injure baby

Remote batteries Harmful for baby Should be kept properly

Room/area Hazard(s)
Target age Safety measures Suggested changes
affected already in place to improve safety

Basement Dim lighting Adults have risk Child is restricted in Improve lighting
of fall basement

Floor not in good Keep basement locked

condition every time

Heavy boxes on Properly stored boxes

floor

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