Residential Safety Inspection

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Sent to

  • Lift equipment assigned to location?

OFFICE

  • Check R drive for SDS access (there should be a shortcut on the desktop)

  • Meds locked up and secure?

  • Sharps container not accessible to Persons Served?

  • Sharps container not over filled?

  • Evacuation and Shelter in Place drills completed and documented?

  • Emergency Procedures (CL) posted?

  • COVID PPE (N95 masks, face shields & isolation gowns) readily accessible for after-hours cases?

  • Is the office ergonomically safe?

STAFF

  • Wearing appropriate clothing?

  • Wearing appropriate shoes?

  • Name of staff present

LIFT EQUIPMENT

  • Lift equipment is clean and operational?

  • Slings are safe for use?

  • Does the house have a Camel? Is it charged?

  • HANDICARE LIFTS ONLY: Charge output (normal 27.6) Batteries holding charge?

KITCHEN

  • Clean and tidy, nothing on the counters that should be refrigerated?

  • Light fixtures in good condition?

  • Refrigerator clean and food covered or stored properly

  • Chemicals stored and labeled properly?

  • Using authorized supplies only?

BATHROOMS

  • Clean and tidy?

  • Shower chairs in good condition?

LAUNDRY ROOM

  • Clean and tidy?

  • Vents are clean, there is no buildup of dust on the outlet and plug, and dryer lint tray is clean?

  • Chemicals stored and labeled properly?

  • Using authorized supplies only?

  • Reasonable amount of supplies on hand?

COMMON AREAS

  • Outlet plates in good condition?

  • Stairs are in good condition and well lit?

  • Emergency exit routes posted?

  • All legal exits marked if required (HUD)?

  • 911 stickers either on the phone or posted?

  • Fire extinguisher/blankets accessible?

  • Fire extinguishers signed off & fully charged?

  • Oxygen cylinders are stored in racks so they cannot fall over?

  • Oxygen cylinders are stored in a location where nothing can fall on them?

  • Locks are in working order – home safe and secure?

  • Windows are not blocked?

  • Main routes of travel kept free of obstacles and stored materials?

  • Walkways, sidewalks, railings are in good condition?

  • Stairs are in good condition and well lit?

  • Propane tanks stored securely so they cannot fall over?

  • Propane grills not stored in garage or on wood deck and not being used right next to the house?

ELECTRICAL

  • Area is clear in front of breaker switch boxes?

  • Breaker switches identified?

  • Power strips are utilized when necessary?

  • No extension cords in use (exception at Holidays on temporary basis)?

  • Smoking receptacle present?

  • * Corrections due 30 days after receipt of inspection

  • **Please document corrections on this form and scan to Safety Coordinator, Asst. Dir. of CL and Director of CL

  • Safety Inspection Checklist e-mailed to Community Living Supervisor, Asst. Director and Director of CL:

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