31. Remove or repaint pre-1978 furniture.
Remove any painted furniture that is pre-1978 to avoid possible lead exposure.
32. Use the handrail when walking up and down stairs.
33. Inspect your swing set for sharp edges.
Also check the kids' playset for S-hooks, which can be dangerous.
34. Practice a family fire drill.
35. Never use a spa if suction fittings are broken or missing.
36. Watch the temperature of your hot tub / spa.
Spas can get too hot and cause hyperthermia. Which can lead to unconsciousness. Even if it "feels good," keep the water temperature should always be under 104 F.
37. Keep kids and pet away when mowing the lawn.
Wear eye protection and close-toe footwear. Also removed sticks or rocks that might fly up and hit someone -- like you.
38. Use soft materials for children's play areas.
Soft materials include bark or rubber mulch, sand or pea gravel and should be 9-12 inches deep. Grass and dirt are not considered ssoft materials.
39. Always use the safety strap for baby swings.
40. Consider using a pool alarm.
As an extra layer of protection. Alarms will alert you when someone falls into the pool.
41. Know the layers of pool safety.
The national safety program is called Pool Safely.