This is my 5th blog on Halloween 2011. In this blog you will find how to enjoy Halloween 2011 without any bad incidents. Halloween is a fun and spooky time of the year for kids and make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy steps.
In this part of blog first you will find free Safety tips for Decorations
1. Carving of pumpkin
To avoid injuries, let children draw a face or design on the pumpkin and then have an adult carve it.
2. Use Battery candle
Candles, jack-o-lanterns, lighters and matches are all fire hazards. Instead of candles, consider using a small flashlight or battery candle to light your jack-o-lantern. Always keep candles, matches and lighters in a place that children cannot reach.
3. Danger of multiple Wicks
Avoid using Halloween candles with multiple wicks. They can produce a single high flame or several large flames that create intense heat and may ignite nearby materials like curtains and window sills.
4. Decorative lights
Indoor and outdoor decorative lights can be fire hazards. Check lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires or loose connections. Make sure they are certified by a recognized organization like the Underwriters' Laboratory of Canada (ULC). Do not overload extension cords.
5. Remove obstacles from house pathways
Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters.Make your home safe for ghouls and goblins by removing objects around the outside of your house that could cause children to trip or fall. Turn on your outside lights so that children know they can visit.
6. Pet leashed and inside
Keep pets inside and away from trick or treaters and lit candles, especially if they are easily frightened or overly excitable.
7. Care with inside decorations
In your home, keep candles and jack-o'-lanterns away from curtains, decorations, and other items which could ignite. Do not leave burning candles unattended.
8. Pay attention with candles
Never leave a candle anywhere unattended, and never leave burning candles where children (or people who act like children) can reach them or accidentally knock them over.
9. Porch Light
Check your porch lights or entry lights beforehand to make sure they are fully functional. Make sure to keep the area around your entry brightly lit to prevent accidents.
10. Decorations and walking space
When putting out Halloween decorations for display, make sure to leave enough room for people to walk up to your door without bumping into them.
