- Have handrails on both sides of stairs and steps
- Make sure handrails go from the top to the bottom of stairs
- Have lots of lights at the top and the bottom of the stairs
- It is easy to trip on small rugs. Tape them to the floor or do not use them at all
- Keep the stairs clear
- Have nightlights in the bedroom, hall, and bathroom
- Have a mat or non-slip strips in the tub and shower
- Have a bath mat with a non-skid bottom on the bathroom floor
- Have grab bars in the tub and shower
- Wipe up spills when they happen
- Always watch young children
- Use safety gates at the tops and bottoms of stairs
- Window guards can keep a child from falling out the window
- Have window guards on upstairs windows
- Cover the ground under playground equipment with a thick layer (9-12inches) of mulch, wood chips or other safety material
- Put bright lights over all porches and walkways
- Have handrails on both sides of the stairs
- Put ladders away using them. Store ladders on their sides; in a shed or garage
- Fix broken or chipped steps and walkways as soon as possible