Home Backyard Safety Tips
Grilling safety:
- Keep kids and pets away from the grilling area until the grilling equipment is cool.
- The grill should be at least three feet away from any object, the house, or bushes or plants.
- When using a charcoal grill, use only starter fluid made for barbecue grills when starting a fire.
- In using a gas grill, check the connection between the propane tank and fuel line beforehand.
- Don’t use a match to check for leaks.
- If you detect a leak immediately turn off the gas and have it fixed.
- Never bring a barbecue grill indoors to avoid fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
- Always use mitts and long-handled tools.
Pool safety:
- Never leave a child alone or in the care of another child.
- Make sure there’s always someone watching over the pool during parties where children can freely swim around.
- Learn and practice lifesaving techniques, like First Aid and CPR.
- Keep rescue equipment near the pool.
- Install fencing with self-locking and self-closing gates around the pool.
Playground safety:
- Closely supervise your children when they play.
- cover areas around and under playground equipment with soft materials.
- Avoid putting play equipment so close together.
- remove strings and draw-cords from children’s jackets to prevent strangulation.
