(1)Drowning
can happen very fast. Most of the time you will not hear someone drowning.
(2)Drowning
can happen in any standing water, such as a swimming pool, a pond or a ditch.
(3)A
swimming pool should have a fence that goes all the way around it. The fence
should have a gate that closes itself.
(4)When
children are in the water stay close enough to touch them. Adults should keep
their eyes on children every second that they are near or in water.
(5)Stay
awake and alert when watching children in or near water, remember only adults
can safely take care of children in or near water.
(6)Don’t
ask children to baby-sit younger children and water.
Prevent Falls
(1)Put
bright lights over all porches and walkways
(2)Have
handrails on both sides of the stairs.
(3)Put
ladders away after using them. Store ladders on their sides; in a shed or
garage so children can’t climb on them.
(4)Keep
stairs clear of things that you can trip over.
(5)Fix
broken or chipped steps and walkways as soon as possible.
(6)If
you have young children, use a safety gate to prevent falls from porches or
decks.
(7)Cover
the ground under playground equipment with a thick layer of mulch, wood chips
or other safety material.
(1)Chemicals,
fuels, car fluids, pesticides, and lawn and garden products are poison. Close
the lid on all these products and put them away after using them.
(2)Store
these products in a safe place with a lock.
(3)Store
them where children cannot see or touch them.
Prevent Burn Injuries
(1)Use
gasoline only as a fuel for motors.
(2)Store
gasoline in a container designed just for gasoline in a shed or garage with a
lock.
(3)Never
bring gasoline indoors, even in small amounts. Use gasoline only outside, the
vapors (fumes) are very dangerous if you bring gasoline inside a building.
(4)Fill
mowers and gasoline-powered tools outside before starting the job. Re-fuel only
after the tool has completely cooled down.
Keep Children Safe
(1)Keep
children indoors while mowing or using other dangerous outdoor tools.
(2)Keep
children far away from barbecue grills when cooking.
(3)All
garden equipment and tools should be kept where children can’t reach them.
Store all sharp tools pointing downward.
