Media Room
Window and Balcony Safety committee - [email protected]
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