Home Safety Checklist

Between 2003 and 2005 there were over 150,000 admissions in Malaysian government hospitals due to children’s  accidental injuries (aged  0-19 years old).  When we think of childhood safety, we need to remember that young children don’t understand the concept of hazards or what is safe or unsafe. Normal physical development, curiosity or boredom will expose young children to hazards in and around the home or school.

We know that children will be exposed to hazards, but we also know injuries can be prevented. By making changes in your home, buying safer products and providing effective adult supervision, you can reduce your child’s potential injuries.

Attached to this post is our Home Safety Checklist. Take a pen with you and walk from room to room in your home or yard. As you go, answer the questions. Remember to look at your home from the eye level of your child. After completion, sit down with your check list and make a “to do” list for improvements starting with the most dangerous hazards first. The following topics are covered in our  Home Safety Checklist:

• General Areas & Common Hazards; Burns, suffocation, Falls, Cuts, Stairs, Poisoning, Electricity & Water Safety
• Safety in the Kitchen
• Safety in the Bathroom
• Safety in Common Areas
• Traffic & Pedestrian Safety

See below for a link to the document:

• Bio
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Maree Haley - Founder and Director

Maree has over five years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety and in the development of safety standards, training workshops and improvement initiatives. She is passionate about health, safety and education. Maree, a mother of two children, has a Advanced Diploma in OHS and will be graduating soon with a B.Sc. (HSE) from Australia.

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Jennifer Hor - Advisor and Chief Panelist

Jennifer has over thirty years experience in the provision of childbirth education, breast feeding and post natal care in Malaysia, and has also worked in the UK and Australia. She is an active panelist and speaker and also co-authored the book "Asian Parenting Today". Jennifer is a UK trained Midwife and Nurse.

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Sam Spencer - Director

Sam has over a decade of experience in the design and operation of complex processing plants, he provides a strong technical background to the site in relation to safe equipment design and operation. Sam, a father of two children, has a B.Eng. (Chem) (Hons) and a Master of Business and Technology from Australia.

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Mrs PH Wong - Panelist

Mrs. PH Wong has over twenty years experience in child advocacy. She sits on the Steering Committee of Childline Malaysia, is the President of the Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia and is active in Malaysian Child Policy development. Mrs. Wong, a mother of four young adults, is a Lawyer by profession.

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