One of the aspects of safety on a voyaging sailboat that I am most concerned about is that objects stay stowed where they're supposed to live, with absolutely no chance of them getting away. Loose objects rolling around in a locker or a lazarette are one thing, but stuff escaping from a locker or lazarette and rolling around on the sole are another. I think the importance of a situation like being knocked down is often underestimated these days, and the danger of loose objects in the boat is often not even considered.
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Nice.
I would add flexible/rubber draw latches to the list. The C7 series from Southco are common on boats and have many uses. Lazarettes and secondary security latches on front-opening fridges are two. Very secure. Larger versions secure the hoods and battery box lids on road tractors.