Try: Maintain appliances in working order ascertain ability to manipulate sink faucets with hot water temperature settings reduced make sure electrical cords aren’t dangling near water ascertain ability to open close refrigerator freezer stove door and cabinets ascertain ability to reach dishes pots utensils and outlets store sharp objects are safely away keep flammables away from the stove area remove small non-food items that could be swallowed cover stove burners remove knobs shut-off valves and install auto-pilots when needed unplug or put away kitchen appliances not in use disconnect or camouflage garbage disposals information references "home care " available at www carepathways com

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical

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Keywords: Home safety checklist home safety kitchen

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed