Residential Safety Inspection
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Sent to
Lift equipment assigned to location?
OFFICE
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Check R drive for SDS access (there should be a shortcut on the desktop)
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Meds locked up and secure?
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Sharps container not accessible to Persons Served?
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Sharps container not over filled?
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Evacuation and Shelter in Place drills completed and documented?
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Emergency Procedures (CL) posted?
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COVID PPE (N95 masks, face shields & isolation gowns) readily accessible for after-hours cases?
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Is the office ergonomically safe?
STAFF
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Wearing appropriate clothing?
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Wearing appropriate shoes?
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Name of staff present
LIFT EQUIPMENT
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Lift equipment is clean and operational?
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Slings are safe for use?
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Does the house have a Camel? Is it charged?
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HANDICARE LIFTS ONLY: Charge output (normal 27.6) Batteries holding charge?
KITCHEN
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Clean and tidy, nothing on the counters that should be refrigerated?
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Light fixtures in good condition?
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Refrigerator clean and food covered or stored properly
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Chemicals stored and labeled properly?
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Using authorized supplies only?
BATHROOMS
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Clean and tidy?
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Shower chairs in good condition?
LAUNDRY ROOM
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Clean and tidy?
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Vents are clean, there is no buildup of dust on the outlet and plug, and dryer lint tray is clean?
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Chemicals stored and labeled properly?
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Using authorized supplies only?
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Reasonable amount of supplies on hand?
COMMON AREAS
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Outlet plates in good condition?
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Stairs are in good condition and well lit?
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Emergency exit routes posted?
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All legal exits marked if required (HUD)?
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911 stickers either on the phone or posted?
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Fire extinguisher/blankets accessible?
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Fire extinguishers signed off & fully charged?
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Oxygen cylinders are stored in racks so they cannot fall over?
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Oxygen cylinders are stored in a location where nothing can fall on them?
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Locks are in working order – home safe and secure?
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Windows are not blocked?
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Main routes of travel kept free of obstacles and stored materials?
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Walkways, sidewalks, railings are in good condition?
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Stairs are in good condition and well lit?
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Propane tanks stored securely so they cannot fall over?
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Propane grills not stored in garage or on wood deck and not being used right next to the house?
ELECTRICAL
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Area is clear in front of breaker switch boxes?
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Breaker switches identified?
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Power strips are utilized when necessary?
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No extension cords in use (exception at Holidays on temporary basis)?
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Smoking receptacle present?
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* Corrections due 30 days after receipt of inspection
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**Please document corrections on this form and scan to Safety Coordinator, Asst. Dir. of CL and Director of CL
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Safety Inspection Checklist e-mailed to Community Living Supervisor, Asst. Director and Director of CL: