Window Safety Week–window safety for kids
Why Observe Window Safety Week
With the arrival of spring and the warming weather, we naturally open windows to let in fresh air and warm sunlight, creating a welcoming and healthy environment for our children and families. However, this also brings an increased risk of window-related accidents—especially those involving children. Each year, numerous injuries are reported due to children falling from windows. That’s why the Window Safety Task Force takes the first full week in each April to educate on the importance of window safety.This year’s event, observed April 6–12, 2025, encourages families, builders, and facility managers to take meaningful steps to improve children’s safety around windows.
How to Observe Window Safety Week
Here are some tips to help protect children from accidental window falls:
1. If the ventilation is needed, use those located out of a child’s reach. And remember to close and lock windows after ventilating.
2. Many young children love to climb, so avoid placing furniture near windows that could give them access to an open window.
3. Supervise children and keep playtime away from windows, balconies or patio doors. When children are around, keep windows closed and locked.
4. For an extra layer of protection, adding safety features to your windows can be a great solution. For example:
a. Child-lock Handle: Prevents children from opening the window. The child lock is cleverly hidden within the handle base cover, combining aesthetics and security.
b. Opening Restrictors: Limit the outward opening angle of windows, allowing for ventilation while minimizing the risk of falls. It’s crucial to ensure these restrictors can be easily removed by adults in emergencies.
c. Anti-falling Device: Over time, windows may become unstable and pose a falling hazard. Anti-falling device with a load capacity of up to 500kg can significantly enhance safety.
d. Window Balustrade: For floor-to-ceiling windows on higher floors, installing a glass balustrade is especially important. It acts as a barrier to prevent falls.
e. Safety Screen: Made of stainless steel, it allows to open up a large area for ventilation while providing an additional safeguard.
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5. It’s also very important to teach children the basics of window safety. For example: explain that insect screens are designed to keep bugs out and are not strong enough to leaned on. Teach them how to use windows safely as emergency exits and ensure they know how to open them if needed.
Though Window Safety Week lasts only one week, education on window safety should be ongoing. Preventing window-related injuries isn’t complicated, but it does require intentional action. Let’s work together to make every home safer!
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