Window Safety

Window Safety And Best Practices

Even the most secure windows can become a safety hazard if you and your family aren’t careful. It’s important to keep these window safety tips in mind at all times. We’ve compiled a simple list of dos and don’ts that are sure to keep your family healthy, happy, and safe.

Do:

Close and lock windows
Position beds and other furniture away from windows
Keep blinds, cords, and drapes out of children’s reach
Consider installing window opening control devices or window guards
Keep patio doors, storm doors, and entrance doors locked
Consider window placement when landscaping your home and plant shrubs under windows
Develop a family escape plan in case of fire
Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on a regular basis to make sure they are in working condition

Don't:

Leave young children unsupervised
Depend on insect screens to keep children from falling out of windows
Apply energy-efficient films and coverings to windows designated in your family emergency plan as escape or rescue windows
Paint, nail, or weatherstrip windows shut
Forget about window and door safety when making repairs to the interior or exterior of your home

How To Prevent Out-Of-Window Falls

Out of Reach

If you need ventilation or want fresh air, open windows that children can’t reach. Children can quickly climb to window ledges or sills and fall.

Screen Safety

Do not rely on insect screens to prevent falls. They are designed to keep insects out of your home and they aren’t sturdy enough to withstand the weight of a person, no matter how small.

Limit Openings

Consider installing window opening control devices or window guards that comply with local building codes. When properly installed, these devices will limit the window sash to less than a four-inch opening. These devices have easy-release mechanisms that allow the window to fully open for an emergency escape or rescue.

Look Outside

Plant shrubs and soft edging like wood chips or grass beneath windows to provide a cushion in the event of a fall. A softer surface can greatly affect the degree of the injury sustained from a fall.

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