Be a Home Safety Detective

Detectives look carefully and tell an adult what they find. Walk around your home with a grown-up and see what you can spot. Remember: you only look and tell. Adults fix things.

1. LOOK AROUND

Tick YES if it is safe. Tick NO if you need to tell an adult.

The floor is clear of toys, bags and shoes. ☐ YES ☐ NO

Medicines and cleaning bottles are up high or locked away. ☐ YES ☐ NO

The windows and balcony have guards or are kept closed. ☐ YES ☐ NO

There are no loose cords or damaged plugs. ☐ YES ☐ NO

There are no spills on the floor. ☐ YES ☐ NO

Lighters and matches are out of reach. ☐ YES ☐ NO

2. WHAT I FOUND

Write or draw three things you noticed.

3. NOTICE, STAY AWAY, TELL AN ADULT

When you notice a hazard, what do you do? Number the steps 1, 2, 3.

___ Tell an adult what you saw and where.

___ Notice something that looks unsafe.

___ Stay away. Do not touch or fix it.

4. MY HOME SAFETY PROMISE

☐ I will keep the floor clear of my toys and bags.

☐ I will leave medicines, cleaners and lighters to adults.

☐ I will play away from stairs, windows and balconies.

☐ I will tell an adult when something looks unsafe.

Remember

Good detectives notice and tell. They never touch or fix a hazard themselves.

For adults: Thank your child for every hazard they report, then fix the problem together or explain what you will do.