- Install safety latches on all cabinets and drawers to prevent access to toxins and sharp appliances.
- Secure bookcases and bureaus to the wall with brackets to prevent them from tipping over.
- Put safety caps on unused electrical outlets, and ground outlets in the bathroom and kitchen with fault circuit interrupters.
- Unplug electrical appliances near sinks after use to prevent accidental electrocution from contact with water.
- Use the stove’s back burners to keep hot pots and pans out of reach.
- Install anti-scalding devices on faucets and showerheads to prevent burns.
- Place bumpers on the corners and sharp edges of furniture.
- Install toilet locks to keep the lids closed. Children can drown in just one inch of water.
- Put up safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs to prevent toddlers from climbing and falling.
- Make sure window blinds do not have looped cords, which can be strangulation hazards.
- Lock up power tools and flammable substances in a shed or basement.
- Store and lock up firearms and ammunition separately, well out of reach.
