In addition, toxic chemicals, recreational vehicles, loading equipment, silos and large animals pose dangers to children of all ages.
Constant supervision is necessary when small children are around farm activities.
If supervision isn't possible, fenced-in safe areas and barricaded danger areas are the next best thing, although an unsupervised child can always climb over a barricade. Along the same lines, firearms should be unloaded and locked up, and fixed ladders should be out of reach or barricaded, while portable ladders should be stored out of reach. All ignition keys should be removed from vehicles when not in use and dangerous machinery components, electrical boxes and wiring should be shielded.