Safety In The Home Flashcards
(28 cards)
Most common incidents involving older people
Falls
Burns
Poisoning
Thermostat
Water heater no higher than 120 to prevent scalding
ramp-Slope measurement
Every inch of rise - need 1 foot of ramp run
Width of ramp
36 in
Platform of top landing
60 in x 60 in
Intermediate landing needed if
Theres more than 30 ft of ramps
Platforms need to be ATLEAST (if not 60 x 60)
48 x 48
Bottom landing
Atleast 5 foot in length
Handrails from ramp
31-34
Types of layouts
Straight
Dog leg (l shape)
Switchback
Inside door handle
36 in from floor
Doorways
32 - 36 in
Turning radius
60 x 78
Outlets and switches height
40 in from floor
Countertop height from floor in kitchen
30-33
Knee clearance for kitchen countertops
27-29
Kitchen sink
34 in or less from floor
Toilet height if commode or shower chair is used over the toilet
16 in or less
Toilet if pivoting to transfer on toilet
17 - 19 in
Toilet transfer space
2.5 - 3 feet
Grab bar placement by toilet
33-36 in from floor
- 2 - 1.5 in diameter
- 5 in spacing between bar and wall
Bathroom sink height
Not less than 29 in from floor
Min of 17 in under sink
Transfer space for bathtub
2.5 feet
Grab bars in bathtub
2-2.5 feet long
32 - 36 in height
