Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors located in key areas inside the home is a preventative measure against CO poisoning.
The gas is created during incomplete combustion in central heating boilers, as well as in open fires.
It includes adequate supports such as handrails and balustrades as well as ensuring walking surfaces are of high friction and thus slip resistant.
According to the United States Department of Homeland Security's recommendations, fire escape plans are an essential tool in fire safety, and should include knowing two ways out of every room (in case one exit cannot be used) and a safe meeting place enough distant from home.
The escape plan should be explained to children and care taken that they recognize the sound of the fire alarm and know to check the door for heat and how to stay low to the ground.
Molds are usually not a problem indoors unless spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing.
Allergic reactions to molds are common and include high fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, and red eyes.
Preventative steps include drying water damage and moisture control in the home.
There are a number of organizations in the United States and other jurisdictions that release or maintain standards on the topic of home safety, including: