If there are potential dangers on your property, which may cause injuries to children, it's your responsibility to reduce or eliminate the risk as much as possible. Taking precautions may help keep children safe and ensure you're covered if an accident was to occur.
Here are some ways homeowners can help protect themselves from an attractive nuisance incident: Install a fence that is at least four feet tall, including a locking gate, around pools. A pool alarm system may also be installed. Be sure all pool chemicals are safely stored out of reach. Fill in pools that are no longer being used with substantial material (ex: dirt or cement). Install a safety net around trampolines and be sure the trampoline is installed on level ground. Choose a strong, sturdy tree for tree houses. Don't build close to electrical wires, and plan a safe way to get up and down from the treehouse. Inform all house guests of any water fountains, hot tubs, ponds, wells, or tunnels in your yard, and tell them these areas are not to play in or near. Supervise younger children when they're playing on backyard play equipment. Store all machinery, scaffolding, and ladders in an enclosed garage or storage shed. Routinely inspect latches and gates to ensure they're in good working order.