An accident or injury can occur in any part of your home. Some safety hazards are obvious — such as a toy truck left lying at the top of the stairs. Others are not so easily identified — such as a stairway railing that has become loose. To get started, click on a checklist below. Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home. You should answer "yes" to all of the questions. Kitchen Safety Checklist Bedroom Safety Checklist Bathroom, Laundry, and Garage Checklist Doors, Windows, Stairways, and Home Furnishings Checklist Electrical and Equipment Checklist Outdoor, Pool, and Other Safety Issues Checklist Back to Articles Related Articles Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.