Not being careless means using a ladder instead of climbing on a chair or table to replace a light bulb or reach another high object. It means carrying small loads up or down stairs instead of carrying one extra large load. These and many other simple suggestions can prevent accidents through keeping a safe home. Some suggestions are in this fact sheet. Check through them to see if there are any you can use to make your home safer for you and your family.
Floors Keep floors in good repair.
Loose boards, slippery throw rugs, frayed carpet and loose kitchen tiles can easily be overlooked until they cause a fall. Use throw rugs heavy enough to lie flat, and tape their edges down to keep them from skidding. Use rugs with nonskid backing in places where they cannot be taped down, or simply nail them in place. Wipe up spills immediately. Don't stretch electrical cords across rooms, and never run extension cords underneath a rug or carpet.