Staying Safe In Your Backyard This Summer
Backyard Safety Tips
With the summer season officially here, you may find yourself spending more and more time outside. No matter if you are spending time in your own backyard, or having a neighborhood party next door, it is important to make sure that you know how to stay safe while outside. Keep these backyard safety tips in mind to help ensure that you have a fun and safe season.
- Always supervise your children when they are around the pool, even if they are strong swimmers. If you have smaller children, never let them further away than you can reach. Any children who do not have strong swimming skills should wear the proper safety equipment while in the pool, such as a life jacket.
- Install a self-locking gate around your pool that is at least 4 feet tall to keep the little ones away from the pool. Do not keep any chairs, tables, or other furniture near the gate to ensure that nobody is able to climb over the fence.
- While grilling, keep all children and pets at least three feet away from the grill. Create a safety zone with chalk or cones so that children know where they should not go.
- Keep a fire extinguisher or bucket of water near your grill at all times to put out any small fires. Also, keep a cell phone close by to call for help if the fire gets out of control.
- If you have a trampoline, limit the amount of children who are allowed on at once to help keep them safe. Children should always be supervised when jumping on the trampoline.
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