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20 KIUC CURRENTS By Pam Blair KIUC KEIKI Halloween Safety Halloween is a cherished tradition, but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real “trick” to making Halloween a “treat” for the entire family. Following some common sense practices can help children and adults keep this annual day of makebelieve safe and fun. Selecting Safe Costumes and Decorations Costumes should be bright, reflective and made of flameretardant material. They should be short enough to prevent tripping. For good visibility, add reflective tape to the costume or the trickortreat bag. Think twice before using simulated knives, guns or swords. If such props must be used, be certain they do not appear authentic and are soft and flexible to prevent injury. Masks should fit securely and not hinder visibility. They should have nose and mouth openings and large eyeholes. Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider nontoxic and hypoallergenic face paint or a decorative hat as an alternative. When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, purchase only those with a label indicating they are flame resistant. Consider fire safety when decorating. Use batterypowered lanterns or chemical lightsticks instead of candles in decorations and costumes. Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting or special effects, and do not block exit doors. Keep jacko‘lanterns away from drapes, decorations, flammable materials, or areas where children and pets will be standing or walking. TrickorTreating Tips A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. Older children should trickortreat in large groups, and only in familiar areas at homes with porch lights on. Parents should know where they are going. Accept treats at the door and never go into a stranger’s house. Carry a flashlight to light your way and make you more visible, and stay away from open fires and candles. Costumes can be extremely flammable.
Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. Follow traffic signals and rules of the road, and avoid taking shortcuts across backyards or alleys. Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at corners. Homeowners should prepare for trickortreaters by removing obstacles from the front yard, restraining dogs and other animals, and lighting the house well. Check around your property for flowerpots, low tree limbs, support wires or garden hoses that may prove hazardous to young children rushing from house to house. Confine, segregate or otherwise prepare household pets for an evening of frightful sights and sounds. Be sure all dogs and cats are wearing collars and proper identification tags. Consult your veterinarian for further advice. Provide individually wrapped treats or offer kids nonfood treats, such as stickers and erasers. Instruct children to bring all candy home before eating it so you can carefully inspect it. Though tampering is rare, an adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. Children should not snack while out trickortreating. To help them resist the temptation to munch, give them a snack or light meal before they head out. Parents of young children should remove any choking hazards, such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys. Remind all household drivers to remain cautious and drive slowly throughout the community. If going to an adult Halloween party, don’t drink and drive. Establish a designated driver. OCTOBER 2011 21
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20 <strong>KIUC</strong> CURRENTS<br />
By Pam Blair<br />
<strong>KIUC</strong> KEIKI<br />
Halloween Safety<br />
Halloween is a cherished tradition, but<br />
the excitement of the night can cause<br />
children to forget to be careful. There is<br />
no real “trick” to making Halloween a<br />
“treat” for the entire family. Following<br />
some common sense practices can help<br />
children and adults keep this annual day<br />
of makebelieve safe and fun.<br />
Selecting Safe Costumes<br />
and Decorations<br />
Costumes should be bright, reflective and made<br />
of flameretardant material. They should be short<br />
enough to prevent tripping. For good visibility,<br />
add reflective tape to the costume or the<br />
trickortreat bag.<br />
Think twice before using simulated knives, guns<br />
or swords. If such props must be used, be certain<br />
they do not appear authentic and are soft and<br />
flexible to prevent injury.<br />
Masks should fit securely and not hinder<br />
visibility. They should have nose and mouth<br />
openings and large eyeholes.<br />
Because masks can limit or block eyesight,<br />
consider nontoxic and hypoallergenic face paint<br />
or a decorative hat as an alternative.<br />
When shopping for costumes, wigs and<br />
accessories, purchase only those with a label<br />
indicating they are flame resistant.<br />
Consider fire safety when decorating. Use<br />
batterypowered lanterns or chemical lightsticks<br />
instead of candles in decorations and costumes.<br />
Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday<br />
lighting or special effects, and do not block<br />
exit doors.<br />
Keep jacko‘lanterns away from drapes,<br />
decorations, flammable materials, or areas where<br />
children and pets will be standing or walking.<br />
TrickorTreating Tips<br />
A parent or responsible adult should always<br />
accompany young children on their neighborhood<br />
rounds. Older children should trickortreat in<br />
large groups, and only in familiar areas at homes<br />
with porch lights on. Parents should know where<br />
they are going.<br />
Accept treats at the door and never go into<br />
a stranger’s house.<br />
Carry a flashlight to light your way and make<br />
you more visible, and stay away from open<br />
fires and candles. Costumes can be<br />
extremely flammable.
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