Keep switched plugs in the off position. Consider the potential hazard of anything you drop into the bin. If you're using it to discard batteries, paper clips, plastic bags, or other dangerous items, place it out of reach, or in a cupboard which your child cannot open. Keep pens, scissors, letter openers, staplers, paper clips, and other sharp instruments in locked drawers. Domestic fires pose one of the greatest risks to children.
Children playing with matches and lighters frequently start house fires.
If you have a fireplace, keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and have it serviced or checked according to the manufacturer's instructions. Don't put objects above the fireplace which might attract your child to climb up to reach them. It's a legal requirement to have a fireguard if you have children in the house. Choose a large guard that can be fixed to the wall to help protect your child from the danger of burns. Keep matches and lighters out of sight and reach of children.