Install safety locks, especially on appliances that are in the garage or storage area. Rumpled or tattered carpeting can cause someone to trip and is particularly dangerous on steps. Rugs, runners and mats that are not held in place by double-faced carpet tape or a rubber backing can easily slide out from underfoot. Check periodically to see if the backing needs to be replaced. Over time, adhesive on tape can wear out, and slip-resistant backing becomes less effective with each washing.
Extension cords running hither and yon invite an accident and a lawsuit.
Extension, lamp and phone cords should be placed out of the flow of traffic. Place them on the floor against a wall or baseboard. Secure them with tape or plastic clips, not nails or staples, which can damage cords and cause electrical shocks or even a fire. They're required by law. St. Petersburg Times.