Many people worry about so many things when it comes to trick or treat, are you kids costumes safe, is the candy safe, do they have a clear safe path to neighbors houses? Do we take time to worry about our house, and how we can keep trick or treaters safe? Taking some time to look at safety issues at your house can help ensure a happy Halloween for everyone. Before any trick or treaters arrive remember to sweep your driveway and walkways. The fall season brings falling leaves and branches, branches can be trip hazards for young trick or treaters while down leaves can cause a slip and fall. Double check your placement of decorations. Making sure the pumpkins and other decorations are off to the side and not in a trick or treaters path can be good for everyone. Also, don’t forget to double check railings to make sure they are secure. You can also place friction tape on steps for a better grip. Take a lap around your house and look to see if any maintenance issues could cause an injury. It can be a good idea while you are walking around the house to take pictures of your house, this can be helpful if you are put in a bad situation of someone saying they were injured on your property. If you typically use candles to light your pumpkins consider LED lit lights, candles can lead to an accidental yard or even house fires. LED lit candles can be a much safer bet. Pull your car in your garage, this can protect you from any possible damages due to the mischief of the night and also protect you from not have someone run into it and suing you. A lit porch light typically means that you are giving away candy for trick or treat, but do not forget to turn on all outside lights to make the path easier to see and safer. Consider using a higher watt bulb if your fixtures can handle it. Check the fixtures to see what is their max rating for watts. Prior to trick or treating put your pets in a closed room at the back of the house, this will help protect them and your trick or treaters. Enjoy the holiday and make sure that your guests do to.
