Home Safety
Sometimes our laws require you to install home safety devices like a smoke detector or smoke alarm.
Settlement.Org has a good section to learn what you need to know about home safety.
See the sections below for more information:
• Children's Safety
• Home Security
• Household Safety
• Senior's Safety
Children's Safety
The following websites will help you to "baby proof" your house:
• HandyCanadian.com
• Chatham-Kent Police Service - Kids SMARTS
• Chatham-Kent Police Service - Youth SMARTS
The Toy Testing Council will help you make wise purchasing decisions. The Canada Safety Council provides you a child safety page, which has valuable information.
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Home Security
Another important component to home safety is home security.
Also visit the Chatham-Kent Police Service website for additional tips and how to contact the police.
Household Safety
Fire & Burn Prevention
• Chatham-Kent Fire Department
• Fire Marshall's Public Fire Safety Council
• Health Canada
• Staying Alive - Fire Safety
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detection
• Guide to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Poison Prevention
• Parent Link Centre
• Ontario Poison Centre
• Poison Prevention.org
Electrical Safety (e.g. electrical wiring and appliances)
• Hydro One - Electrical Safety
• Hydro Quebec - Power Safety
• Electrical Safety Authority
Power Equipment Safety (e.g. lawn mowers)
• Chatham-Kent Safety Village
• Health Canada - Garden Safety
• Consumer Affairs
Household & Consumer Product Safety (e.g. recall of unsafe products from the market)
• Health Canada - Consumer Product Safety
• Consumer Product Safety - Product Recalls
• Virtual Resource Library
Indoor Air Quality (e.g. good ventilation)
• Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Recreational Safety (e.g. boating and water safety)
• Boating Safety
• Healthy Living - Sports
• Chatham-Kent Public Health - Beach Water
• Sun Safety
Senior’s Safety
If you are a senior, the following sites will help you create a safe home:
• Canada Safety Council - Senior Safety
• Senior's Info
• Chatham-Kent Police Service - Seniors SMARTS
You might also consider developing a home safety checklist for you and your family.