Halloween safety tips from the RCMP for October 22 2013
The RCMP offers Halloween safety guidelines for households and costumed children. Advice covers clearing walkways, keeping pets indoors, using glow sticks, choosing bright or reflective costumes, ensuring proper fit, flame retardant fabrics, and unrestrictive vision to reduce trips and accidents.
Costume safety tips for kids and props
Guidelines emphasize safe mask sizing to improve peripheral vision and proper shoe fit regardless of costume style. If props are used, such as plastic swords, ensure sharp tips are cut or dull to reduce injury risk.
Halloween safety tips for trick or treaters
Practical advice for parents and kids includes glow sticks bright costumes and string necklaces for visibility. Plan routes with another adult, set curfews, identify public help spots, and inspect candy. Follow sidewalk rules, wear masks briefly, visit lit houses only, and avoid vehicles and unfamiliar animals.
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