National Security Window of the Week: April 5-11

National Security Window of the Week: April 5-11 -

Each year more than 3,300 children under 5 years of falling windows, suffering from injuries serious enough to send to the hospital; Unfortunately, about eight children per year die from these falls. To increase awareness of the risks, the National Security Council, window and door industry professionals and other advocates of child safety has formed the Working Group on Security Window. Each year, the Working Group sponsors National Window Safety Week.

The most obvious risk is children falling from windows that are not guaranteed. Safe has a good tip sheet for the prevention of child's fall. The screens are of no help, they can not break a fall. If the windows are open, install window guards safe for children. It is important to know how the windows in any childproof safety. Window guards children safely can help, but it is important not to install anything that would be an obstacle to escape in case of fire. Security experts warn that there is a balance between the two needs :. fire escape and preventing fall

Another danger of the window is related to window coverings. It is important to childproof of these coatings to ensure there are no ropes, chains or cords that can strangle children. Learn what to guard against in the CPSC Safety Alert: Are your Window treatments safe?

The National Security Council has excellent resources:
Window Safety Checklist
Security Awareness Window Brochure
Security Window Book Activity for Children

please share these tools with someone you know who has babies or toddlers. Awareness also needs to spread beyond parents :. Too often, accidents occur when someone who is unfamiliar with children unable to understand or to guard against the risk

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