Halloween tips for a "sinister and safe"
Halloween can be a source of danger for children and adults, including traffic accidents or burns or poisoning.
"Halloween is a fun event for children, but their excitement, they sometimes forget certain safety, Health Canada recalls. Illuminated pumpkins, costumes fragile or complicated, dangerous traffic and candy are some risks. "
Quebec Security recommends prefer to make masks for the children to see and hear what is happening around them. Treats race takes place at dusk. Children should be easily visible in the dark, with costumes of bright colors and equipped with reflective strips. A flashlight is also recommended.
The Canadian Red Cross recommends fireproof suits: beware the flame of the candles in the pumpkins. SQ also reminds children to "explain all your journey to your parents and tell them what time you'll be back."
For collecting candies should be that children remain in a group or with accompanying adult, insists the SQ, they never enter a home or a stranger and never follow one someone they do not know, even if the person promises to give candy.
Finally, to avoid any dangerous candy, "tell your children not to eat their treats until you have reviewed the" Health Canada warns.
Halloween can be a source of danger for children and adults, including traffic accidents or burns or poisoning.
"Halloween is a fun event for children, but their excitement, they sometimes forget certain safety, Health Canada recalls. Illuminated pumpkins, costumes fragile or complicated, dangerous traffic and candy are some risks. "
Quebec Security recommends prefer to make masks for the children to see and hear what is happening around them. Treats race takes place at dusk. Children should be easily visible in the dark, with costumes of bright colors and equipped with reflective strips. A flashlight is also recommended.
For collecting candies should be that children remain in a group or with accompanying adult, insists the SQ, they never enter a home or a stranger and never follow one someone they do not know, even if the person promises to give candy.
Finally, to avoid any dangerous candy, "tell your children not to eat their treats until you have reviewed the" Health Canada warns.