Published on 10/11/2006

Regularly patrol your yard or play area for broken glass, rusty metal, sticks, random gardening tools and buckets or coolers that may have standing water.
Keep all chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, car wax, paint, paint remover and any other chemical products out of children's reach and in original, labeled containers.
Know what plants are in your yard. Recognize and remove wild mushrooms, poison ivy, poison oak or other poisonous trees, flowers or plants.
Never leave small children outside unsupervised.
Keep children away from barbecue grills, even when not in use.
Don't let kids play with lawn mowers, weed trimmers or garden shears.
Regularly monitor playground equipment for sharp edges, rusty nails or splintery surfaces.