SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN

 

• The festive season of Halloween can bring along a risk for hazards.
• Food poisoning, cracker injury, fire and party accidents are not uncommon during this season.
• Parents should carefully supervise their children’s Halloween costumes, Halloween food and activities to prevent any mishaps.
• Halloween Pets also demand special care during the Halloween celebrations.
• Here are some Halloween safety tips to help you sail through the Halloween holiday season safely.

Halloween Safety Tips for Kids:

• The Halloween costumes should be fire-proof with adequate openings for breathing and vision.
• Halloween Lamps and Halloween candles should be kept out of reach of children.
• Do not allow children to use dangerous props like knifes, axes, forks etc for their Halloween costumes.
• Supervise children’s activities while they carve out a Halloween pumpkin or make other Halloween crafts.

Halloween Safety Tips for Trick and Treating:

• Thoroughly check the Halloween candies children collect while trick or treat.
• Discourage them to consume food outside the house or accept eatables from strangers.
• Feed children well before they go out to collect Halloween goodies.
• Discard any Halloween candies or Halloween goodies that seem tampered or unwrapped.
• Small-sized eatables like Halloween peanuts, gum or hard candies can pose a choking hazard for younger children.
• Make sure that all liquids like juices and ciders are sterilized and hygienically prepared to prevent contamination and infections.

Halloween Safety Tips for Halloween Costumes & Halloween Make-up:

• Face paints should be free of toxic substances and harmful chemicals.
• Check for skin sensitivity before using any spray paints on your body.
• Make sure that Halloween masks do not hamper vision.
• Keep face paint away from the eyes and other sensitive areas.
• Check for an FDA approval label on all Halloween make-up products.
• Exercise extreme caution while using fluorescent or luminescent colours.
• Remove all traces of Halloween make-up before going to bed at night.
• Follow the instructions and directions on product labels carefully.
• Follow the cleaning and insertion instructions properly while using coloured contact lenses.

Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Care:

• Keep pets away from fire and sharp objects.
• Halloween Crackers and loud music may frighten pets. Keep them safely locked up in a quite room.
• Do not use any paint or make-up on pet’s fur as it may cause toxicity or allergy.
• Make sure pets do not eat any food that may cause harm.

Halloween Safety Tips for Halloween Parties:

• Make sure there are no dry ice chips in the slush or drinks.
• Keep all breakables and expensive items away from the Halloween party venue.
• Keep a close tab on which Halloween parties or Halloween events your children are going to attend.
• Try to accompany children at all Halloween parties and Halloween activities.

Halloween Safety Tips for Yard Haunts

• Make arrangements for extra insurance for the Halloween night before you invite people for a yard haunt.
• Keep objects away from the main walking path so that people don’t trip and fall.
• Use electric lights instead of candles and flames to prevent fire hazards.
• Keep curtains, drapes, furniture, paper and linen away from candles and lamps.
• Make sure that upholstery and linen are not stained by paint and other props like fake blood.
• If you are expecting too many people, try to get security and fire cover.
• If Halloween settings are too scary, place warning signs so that the less brave ones can stay away.