Have a safe Halloween
If your family celebrates Halloween, make it a safe and happy time by following these safety tips:
- Do not let children handle sharp utensils, such as knives, to carve a pumpkin. A way that children can participate in carving the pumpkin is to let them draw the face, and let the adult carve it.
- Do not leave a burning candle unattended if you use a candle in the jack-o-lantern.
- If your lit jack-o-lantern is indoors, keep it at least one metre away from flammable materials such as curtains.
- If your lit jack-o-lantern is outdoors, place it at least one metre away from flammable materials and from passing trick-or-treaters.
- Clear your front entrance of any items which trick-or-treaters may trip on.
- Keep all lit candles out of the reach of children and pets.
- Inspect your child's candy before they eat it. Throw away candy that the wrapper is partially or completely missing.
Further information:
780-464-8468
safetyed@strathcona.ca
Last updated: Monday, October 24, 2011
Page ID: 8472