Halloween Safety Tips by the American Crime Prevention Institute

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Halloween Safety Tipsby the American Crime
Prevention Institute
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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• There are many ways to keep a child safe at
  Halloween, when they are more prone to accidents
  and injuries.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• The excitement of children and adults at this
  time of year sometimes makes them forget to be
  careful. Simple common sense can do a lot to stop
  any tragedies from happening.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Help your child pick out or make a costume that
  will be safe. Ensure it is

• Fire proof
• That the eye holes are large enough for good
  peripheral vision.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Choose bright colors or add reflective tape.
• Make sure the costumes not a tripping hazard.
• If its cold outside, wear warm clothes under the
  costume.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• When buying special Halloween makeup, check for
  packages containing ingredients that are labeled
  "Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives,"
  "Laboratory Tested," Meets Federal Standards for
  Cosmetics," or "Non-Toxic.
• Follow manufacturer's instruction for
  application.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• If you set jack-o-lanterns on your porch with
  candles in them, make sure that they are far
  enough out of the way so that kids costumes won't
  accidentally be set on fire.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Better still, use PumpkinLights to light
  pumpkins. They make a light that looks like a
  flickering candle flame!

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Kids always want to help with the pumpkin
  carving. Small children shouldn't be allowed to
  use a sharp knife to cut the top or the face.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• There are many kits available that come with tiny
  saws that work better then knives and are safer,
  although you can be cut by them as well.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• It's best to let the kids clean out the pumpkin
  and draw a face on it, which you can carve for
  them.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Ensure that if your child is carrying a prop,
  such as a scythe, butcher knife or a pitchfork,
  that the tips are smooth and flexible enough to
  not cause injury if fallen on.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Treating your kids to a spooky Halloween dinner
  will make them less likely to eat the candy they
  collect before you have a chance to check it for
  them.When in doubt, throw it out.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Be careful when crossing streets.
• Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
• Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic
  if there are no sidewalks.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Walk, do not run, from house to house.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS

• Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects
  or the uneven terrain can present tripping
  hazards.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Trick or Treating should be one of the great
  adventures of Halloween for kids! They can get
  dressed in scary costumes and go door to door,
  begging "Tricks or Treats!" from neighbors.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Going door to door is the stuff of childhood
  memories! It should be a fun time, without
  trouble and worry, so following these easy tips
  can keep your child safe every Halloween.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Children should go out during daylight hours only
  unless accompanied by a responsible adult

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Plan a safe route so parents know where their
  older kids will be at all times. Set a time for
  their return home. Make sure that your child is
  old enough and responsible enough to go out by
  themselves.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Let your children know not to cut through back
  alleys and fields. Make sure they know to stay in
  populated places and don't go off the beaten
  track. Stay in well lighted areas.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Stop only at familiar houses in your own
  neighborhood unless they are accompanied by an
  adult.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Small children should never be allowed to go out
  alone on Halloween. Make sure an older sibling or
  adult is with them.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Instruct your children not to eat any treats
  until they bring them home to be examined by you.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Instruct your child to never go into the home of
  a stranger or get into their car.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow
  stick or has reflective tape on their costume to
  make them more visible to cars.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

• Instruct your children that they should stay
  together as a group if going out to Trick or
  Treat without an adult.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• Parents of trick-or-treating kids can get so
  caught up in the fun themselves that they might
  forget some simple safety ideas that could save
  everyone some trouble. Having a fun and safe
  Halloween will make it all worth while.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• Know the route your kids will be taking if you
  aren't going with them.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• The best bet is to make sure that an adult is
  going with them. If you can't take them, see if
  another parent or a teen aged sibling can go
  along.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• Know what other activities a child may be
  attending, such as parties, school or mall
  functions.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• Make sure you set a time that they should be home
  by. Make sure they know how important it is for
  them to be home on time.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• Explain to children the difference between tricks
  and vandalism. Throwing eggs at a house may seem
  like fun but they need to know the other side of
  the coin as well, clean up and damages can ruin
  Halloween.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR ADULTS

• Explain to your kids that animal cruelty is not
  acceptable. Kids may know this on their own  but
  peer pressure can be a bad thing. Make sure that
  they know that harming animals is not only
  morally wrong  but punishable by law and will not
  be tolerated.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR PARTIES

• Having a Halloween party, either one for adult or
  for children, is definitely great fun! In order
  to have things run smoothly and with no accidents

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR PARTIES

• The following are some tips that can be used to
  make your party more enjoyable. With a little
  planning and time to prepare, you have throw a
  fun,
• safe Halloween party.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR PARTIES

• If using dry ice in a punch bowl, make sure that
  the person serving keeps any dry ice chips out of
  drinks! It can cause severe injury if ingested.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR PARTIES

• If you are holding your party in your house, make
  sure that you move any breakable pieces of
  furniture or knick-knacks to another room where
  they can't get broken. A forgotten heirloom vase
  that hits the floor could ruin the night for you.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR HOME SAFETY

• To keep homes safe for visiting
  trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the
  porch and front yard anything a child could trip
  over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn
  decorations.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR HOME SAFETY

• Parents should check outdoor lights and replace
  burned-out bulbs.
• Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and
  steps.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR HOME SAFETY

• Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump
  on or bite a trick-or-treater

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS

• The National Safety Council urges motorists to be
  especially alert on Halloween.

• Watch for children darting out from between
  parked cars.
• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians
  and curbs.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS

• Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
• At twilight and later in the evening, watch for
  children in dark clothing.

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and Finally

• And for all of you who are old enough to do so

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Happy Halloween