The start of the
summer season is just right around the corner, which means people will be opening
their windows more often. For those with kids, opening windows poses a risk of
injury and death for young children. While
windows may have screens, their main purpose is to keep bugs out, not children
in.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, each
year an average of 8 deaths occur to children aged five or younger. In addition, an estimated 3,300 children aged
five or younger are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms due to window
falls each year.
Here are a few safety tips that may help prevent a window
fall accident:
·
Safeguard your kids by installing window stops
or window guards. For windows that are located on the 6th floor and
below, install window guards that older children and adults can easily open in
the event of a fire. Install window stops so windows can open no more than 4
inches.
·
Screens will not keep children from falling out
of a window. Never depend on screens for safety.
·
Whenever you can, open windows from the top
instead of the bottom.
·
Keep any furniture away from windows. This is to discourage children from climbing
the furniture near the windows.
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