Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-18-703

Current through Register Vol. 31, No. 1, January 3, 2025

Section R6-18-703 - Safeguarding of Hazards

The care provider shall ensure:

1. Highly toxic substances and materials are safeguarded in locked storage. Highly toxic substances include gasoline, lighter fluid, pesticides, radiator fluid, drain cleaner, ammonia, bleach, spray paint, turpentine, and other substances that can cause serious bodily harm or death if improperly used.

2. Household cleaning supplies are safeguarded to prevent unsafe or improper use. Household cleaning supplies are substances that are not intended for ingestion, but generally will not cause serious bodily harm or death if improperly used. Examples of household cleaning supplies include spray cleaners, laundry detergent, furniture polish, and dishwasher detergent.

3. Access to personal grooming supplies is not restricted unless the case plan or service plan for an individual receiving care specifically restricts such access. Personal grooming supplies include toothpaste, hand-soap, shampoo, and deodorant.

4. Firearms, ammunition, and other weapons, including crossbows, stun guns, air guns, and hunting knives are safeguarded to prevent unsafe or improper use. In addition,

a. Firearms are unloaded, trigger locked, and kept in a locked storage container that is made of unbreakable material.

b. Ammunition is maintained in locked storage that is separate from firearms.

5. All dogs older than 6 months have current rabies vaccination. Vaccination records are maintained in the setting.

6. Animals in the setting or on the property do not pose a hazard due to behavior or disease.

7. Ramps, bathtubs, and showers have slip-resistant surfaces.

8. Handrails and grab-bars are securely attached and stationary.

9. Skirting is intact around the base of the setting, if the setting is a mobile home.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-18-703

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3501, effective October 24, 2005 (05-3).