Area all walkways clear of toys, objects, or anything blocking a clear path?
Are all sidewalks and outdoor stairways clear of concrete cracks or missing pieces?
Are all garbage cans securely covered?
Are all swing sets parts free from rust, splinters, and sharp edges?
Are all parts on swing sets or other outdoor equipment securely fastened?
Is the surface beneath the swing set soft enough (cushioned with material such as sand, mulch, wood chips, or approved rubber surfacing mats) to absorb the shock of a fall?
Are all outdoor toys put away in a secure, dry place when not in use?
Is there climb-proof fencing at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) high on all sides of the pool? Does the fence have a self-closing gate with a childproof lock?
Have all ladders been removed from an above-ground pool when not in use?
Other Safety Issues
Have you removed any potentially poisonous houseplants?
Have you instituted a no-smoking rule in your home to protect kids from environmental tobacco smoke?
Have you considered possible health risks from — and if indicated, tested for — lead, radon, asbestos, mercury, mold, and carbon monoxide?
If there are guns in the home, have they been placed in a locked cabinet with the key hidden and the ammunition locked separately?
Do you always supervise your child around pets, especially dogs?
