41 Ways to Make Your Yard Safer
11. Douse cigarette butts before discarding.
Put water on cigarette butts before throwing them away.
12. Use flameless candles.
Eliminates many worries.
13. Blow out candles before going inside.
14. Tell kids to stay away from the bbq.
Same goes for an outdoor grill, rotisserie, fireplace, firepit, candles, torches or any outdoor source of fire.
15. Look for the UL Mark when you buy appliances.
16. Apply non-slip strips in wet areas.
Put non-slip strips on pool and spa steps, near outdoor showers, if surface is sllippery when wet.
17. After rain, drain buckets and containers.
Flip over large buckets so water cannot accumulate and become a drowning danger.
18. Designate an outside meeting place for your family in case of an emergency.
(for example: the mailbox)
19. Post the Poison Control hotline number (1-800-222-1222).
Post it in a prominent place, with other numbers, on the refrigerator, wherever it can easily be found by residents or guests.
20. Lock outside cabinets.
f you have young children, use cabinet locks on cabinets that have poisons such as antifreeze, cleaners, detergents, etc
