Halloween Safety
Friday, October 17, 2008 - smcmurray
For Trick or Treaters
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Carry a flashlight; Walk don't run; Stay on sidewalks; Obey traffic signals
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Stay in familiar neighborhoods; Don't cut across yards or driveways
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Wear a watch you can read in the dark; Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground
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Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
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Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house
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Carry only flexible toy knives, swords or other props
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Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape; Approach only houses that are lit
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Stay away from and don't pet animals that you don't know
For Parents and Homeowners:
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Make Sure your children eat dinner before setting out
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Children should carry quarters or a cellular phone
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Young children should be accompanied by an adult
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Older children should have a set curfew
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Costumes should be made out of flame-retardant material
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Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything. Discard anything that looks suspect
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Make sure your yard is clear of things like ladders, hoses, dog leashes, flower pots
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Pets may get frightened; Protect them from cars or from biting children
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Use battery powered jack o'lanterns instead of flaming candles
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Consider shelling out healthy snack foods such as raisons, low-fat crackers, single serve packets of popcorn or non-food treats like pencils or plastic toys
Safety is no accident!
For information, please contact the AMERIND Safety Services Team at 800.352.
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