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Top Ten Tips for Summer Safety by the Shriners Hospitals For Children

Posted: 08/08/18

Window Safety Week

Posted: 19/04/18

Windows let in light and fresh air, and can provide breathtaking views, but they also are vital to safety. It's important to understand what you can do to observe window safety, especially when young children are in the home.

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Global News - Alberta

Posted: 04/07/17

23 Alberta kids have fallen from windows and balconies this year: AHS

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Window and Balcony Safety committee - windowsafetypartners@gmail.com

Safety Tips - DOs & DON'Ts

DOs

DO lock rooms that are unsupervised
DO educate children about risks and dangers associated with windows and balconies
DO install and maintain window and door safety devices
DO ensure that safety devices have emergency release mechanisms so that they do not impede emergency escape or rescue
DO complete a safety check with your child's caregiver to ensure they understand potential dangers around windows, balconies and decks

DON'Ts

DON'T allow children to play near windows, balconies or decks unsupervised
DON'T keep furniture or other climbing hazards near windows or on balconies and decks
DON'T underestimate a child's mobility. Children begin climbing before they can walk
DON'T underestimate how quickly young children can learn. Children may be able to unlock doors and windows to gain access to dangerous areas without you realizing it
DON'T rely on screens as safety devices. Screens keep bugs out - not children in