Have a Safe Halloween

Have a Safe Halloween

We hope everyone has a safe, and most importantly, FUN Halloween! Here are a few tips to keep kids safe during the frightful night:

1

TIP: Put reflective tape on costumes and bags, and always carry a flashlight or glow stick.
Fact: More kids get hit by cars on Halloween than on any other night.

2

Tip: Never go to dark houses or enter the home of a stranger.
Fact: 73% of parents report that their children go trick-or-treating.

3

Tip: Children under 12 should trick-or-treat with an adult.
Fact: 12% of children age 5 or younger are allowed to trick-or-treat alone.

4

Tip: Make sure costumes fit well and do not drag on the ground. Avoid large, billowy sleeves and sharp accessories. Use face paint instead of masks when possible.
Fact: 40% of parents allow their child to wear unsafe costumes.

5

Tip: Always use a blunt and serrated knife when carving pumpkins.
Fact: Each October hospitals handle 4 - 5 times more hand injuries than normal.

Here is a Halloween safety infograpic for you to share with co-workers, friends and family.

• Download and email to your client list as an attachment

• Email as a link: http://www.emssafetyservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Halloween_2014.pdf

• Share the image on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, or Instagram. Visit any of EMS Safety's sites to share

Have a safe Halloween!