Accident Prevention Team (ACAP) - Yourcarehome.co.uk

Kitchen
Can you reach the kitchen items you need without
bending, climbing or upsetting your balance? Yes No
Do you find lifting heavy objects difficult? Yes No
Are you able to sit down in your kitchen? Yes No
Do you mop up spills immediately? Yes No
Are you able to see your cooker dials? Yes No
SUGGESTIONS
• Rearrange your kitchen so the most frequently used items are within
easy reach. Avoid having to climb steps, but if you have no choice,
use sturdy steps designed for reaching, don’t use a chair or stool.
• Put heavy items in lower cupboards and use work surfaces to
transport them from one place to another – avoid carrying them.
If you use a walking aid, such as a frame – don’t carry items while
using the aid. You should either use the work surface or have a
specialised kitchen trolley. Use lightweight kettles and ovenware
where possible.
• If you don’t have room for a table in the kitchen, a higher stool will
allow you to sit down while carrying out tasks and eat your meals in
the kitchen, rather than having to carry them to another room.
• Use a long handled mop to clean spills
immediately.
• Make your own sign for the cooker to show
whether it is on or off. Leave a note where
you’ll see it to remind you to turn the gas off.