Safety In The Home Flashcards by Keren Poulose | Brainscape

Q

Most common incidents involving older people

A

Falls
Burns
Poisoning

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Thermostat

A

Water heater no higher than 120 to prevent scalding

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ramp-Slope measurement

A

Every inch of rise - need 1 foot of ramp run

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Q

Width of ramp

A

36 in

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Q

Platform of top landing

A

60 in x 60 in

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Q

Intermediate landing needed if

A

Theres more than 30 ft of ramps

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Platforms need to be ATLEAST (if not 60 x 60)

A

48 x 48

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Bottom landing

A

Atleast 5 foot in length

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Q

Handrails from ramp

A

31-34

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Types of layouts

A

Straight
Dog leg (l shape)
Switchback

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Q

Inside door handle

A

36 in from floor

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Doorways

A

32 - 36 in

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Turning radius

A

60 x 78

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Outlets and switches height

A

40 in from floor

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Countertop height from floor in kitchen

A

30-33

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Knee clearance for kitchen countertops

A

27-29

Q

Kitchen sink

A

34 in or less from floor

Q

Toilet height if commode or shower chair is used over the toilet

A

16 in or less

Q

Toilet if pivoting to transfer on toilet

A

17 - 19 in

Q

Toilet transfer space

A

2.5 - 3 feet

Q

Grab bar placement by toilet

A

33-36 in from floor

2 - 1.5 in diameter
5 in spacing between bar and wall

Q

Bathroom sink height

A

Not less than 29 in from floor

Min of 17 in under sink

Q

Transfer space for bathtub

A

2.5 feet

Q

Grab bars in bathtub

A

2-2.5 feet long

32 - 36 in height

Q

Roll in shower dimensions

A

5 ft x 5 ft

1/2 in threshold

Q

Soap dish

A

30-36 in from floor

Q

Parking space dimensions

A

8 ft wide

20 ft length

Q

What % of spaces have to be wheelchair accessible

A

2%