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HOME SAFETY
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HOME SAFETYMost people spend 90% of their time indoors, therefore having a safe home environment is important.
Transition Options Home to relatives Half-way House Rental options Home owner
Home to Relatives Positive Negative
The Role of Communication
Half-way House Rules in place Roommates
The Role of Communication
No smoking rule? Smoke outside Contact 1-800-
QUIT-NOW for free phone counseling for cigarette smokers and smokeless tobacco Eligible for FREE
nicotine patches after several phone sessions
1. Kentucky: 28.6%2. West Virginia: 25.7%3. Mississippi and
Oklahoma: 25.1%4. Alaska: 24.2%5. Indiana: 24.1%6. Arkansas: 23.7%7. Louisiana: 23.4%8. Alabama and Missouri:
23.3%9. Tennessee: 22.6%10. Ohio: 22.5%
Rental Options Multi-family housing – Apartment
complex Trailer Stand-alone home
The Role of Communication
Renter’s responsibilities
Pay the agreed-upon rent; there are no provisions that allow the tenant to withhold payment of rent to enforce any provisions of the law;
Renter’s responsibilities Keep the premises as clean and safe
as conditions permit; Dispose of garbage and rubbish in a
clean, safe manner; Keep all plumbing fixtures as clear
as their conditions permit
Renter’s responsibilities Comply with building and housing codes
that govern matters of tenant responsibility (i.e. abandoned car)
Renter’s responsibilities Use all electrical, plumbing, sanitary,
heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in a reasonable manner;
Refrain from deliberately or negligently destroying or damaging any part of the dwelling and from knowingly, recklessly or negligently permitting any person to do so
Renter’s responsibilities Avoid conduct (by the tenant or
others on the premises with the tenant’s consent) that would disturb the neighbors;
Allow reasonable access to the landlord to enter the dwelling to inspect the condition of the dwelling or to make necessary repairs.
Landlord responsibilities Ensure that the rental unit complies
with all applicable building and housing codes that materially affect health or safety, keep common areas clean and safe, and make all repairs necessary to keep the property in a habitable condition
Landlord responsibilities Maintain in good working order all
electrical, plumbing,sanitary, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems;
Provide and maintain appropriate receptacles for garbage removal;
Landlord responsibilities Supply running water and hot water and
provide a source of heating for the dwelling;
Landlord responsibilities Limit security deposits to no more than
one month’s rent (unless an additional fee is required for pets or provided furnishings) and return those funds or provide an accounting within 35 days of the termination of the rental agreement. If the landlord fails to meet this time requirement, he or she must pay the tenant double the amount of the original deposit
Landlord responsibilities Provide at least two days’ notice of
intent to enter the rental unit except in an emergency.
Home Owner Regular Maintenance Property Taxes
HOME SAFETY
In the U.S a great number of deaths are reported to falls, drowning, fires, poisoning, suffocation, choking, and guns. These deaths occur in the home and can be prevented.
40% of falls occur at homeIf you’re over 65 you have a 1 in 3 chance of fallingFalls account for 87% of fractures in people over 65
What are the most commoncauses of home injury deaths?
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS Are the pathways in your
home clear? Are your stairs in good
shape? Do you use throw rugs? Is your home well-lighted?
Home Safety Tips Pick up throw rugs & replace carpet
that is worn or puckered Keep extension & phone cords out of
traffic areas
Home Safety Tips Carry loads that are small enough
not to block your vision Store frequently used items within
easy reach Use a step ladder or step stool to
reach high places Close drawers & doors after use Fill holes & depressions around
your property
Home Safety Tips Stairs- Install sturdy
railings & hold onto at least one when going up and down. Make sure the stairway is well lit and free of clutter. Never put throw rugs at the top or bottom of steps.
Home Safety Be careful around pets, they’re easy
to trip over Have good lighting TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
Have a Fire Escape Plan Kitchen Caution – long sleeve
shirts to cleaning towels Heating Hazards Safe Smoking At Bed Time Be Prepared Calling 911
Poison-Proof Home
Can children or adults with dementia get access to cleaning supplies, over-the-counter drugs, and prescription drugs?
Children Visiting? If young children visit your home,
remember to keep medication and household chemicals locked or out of children’s reach.
Avoid taking medication in front of young children, they like to imitate.
Only give infants and children over-the-counter medications that are especially formulated for their age and weight.
Poisoning 82% of households keep medicines
in unlocked drawers or cabinets. 69% of homes with young children
store household chemicals in unlocked areas.
Asthma Triggers Dust mites Cockroaches Pets Mold Pollutants (bleach, cigarette smoke
to pollen)
Home Maintenance Checklist Check for signs of water damage Check bath and kitchen fans operation Air conditioner (central air merv 8) Clean dryer vents and screens Check smoke and CO alarms Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches,
termites Check that fans still exhaust to outdoors
Home Maintenance Checklist Clean gutters and downspouts Check below window & door that
flashing intact Look for signs of leaks at window
and door sills Drain outdoor faucets and hoses
A Healthy Home Keep It Dry Keep It Clean Keep It Pest-Free Keep It Ventilated Keep It Safe Keep It Contaminant-Free Keep It Maintained
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
Bug Bombs or Foggers -- NO Not effective Pesticide everywhere Aerosol products flammable
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
What are the potential problems and what is a solution?
Lead exposure Found in paint – especially on homes
built before 1978 (or approximately ½ the homes in Alabama)
Lead can be found in the soil, in the paint on windowsills, door jams etc..
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