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83 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® MAY 2015 1755-474 1760-156 $+ '%$# $) " $* )*' $ $ $ ### % " !! 1760-378 Home & Office Safety Checklist Adapted from Information Provided by Easter Seals It only takes a few minutes to check and see if your home or office is accident prone. Refer to the following list for help locating and correcting potential hazards. p Are electrical extension cords in good condition? p Are extension cords kept from heavily traveled areas? p Are unused electrical outlets covered or locked? p Are electrical outlets checked regularly for overloading? p Do you know how to turn off gas and electricity in case of emer- gency? p Are proper-size fuses used for replacement rather than pennies or substitutes? p Are floor surfaces nonskid? p Are all floor coverings fastened down? p Are fireplaces screened and protected? p Are open flames like candles kept away from walls and curtains? p Do you have smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and have you checked the batteries lately? p Is an approved fire extinguisher kept on each floor? p Do you have emergency phone numbers - police, fire, doctor, utili- ties - handy by the phone? p Is a sturdy stepladder available for climbing? p Do interior doors have safety- release locks which allow them to be opened from either side? p If small children live in your home, are wi ndows secure l y screened? p Is lead-free paint used on all objects accessible to children? p Are f irearms unloaded and locked up?