Lay loaded guns in safe places, and never imitate firing a gun
in jest.
Never sleep near charcoal; if drowsy at any work where charcoal
fires are used, take the fresh air.
Carefully rope trees before they are cut down, that when they
fall they may do no injury.
When benumbed with cold beware of sleeping out of doors; rub
yourself, if you have it in your power, with snow, and do not
hastily approach the fire.
Beware of damp.
Air vaults, by letting them remain open some time before you
enter, or scattering powdered lime in them. Where a lighted candle
will not burn, animal life cannot exist; it will be an excellent
caution, therefore, before entering damp and confined places, to try
this simple experiment.
Never leave saddle or draught horses, while in use, by
themselves; nor go immediately behind a led horse, as he is apt to
kick. When crossing a roadway always go behind a cart or carriage,
never in front of it.
Do not ride on footways.
Look closely after children, whether they are up or in bed; and
particularly when they are near the fire, an element with which they
are very apt to amuse themselves.
Leave nothing poisonous open or accessible; and never omit to
write the word "POISON" in large letters upon it, wherever it may be
placed.