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ハロウィーン中の安全確保

投稿日: by Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
31
10月

Halloween is here, and if you are a parent, there’s no doubt that your little ghoul or goblin is quite excited about trick-or-treating. Before you grab the pillowcases for candy collection, though, consider these tips for staying safe during this haunted holiday–

  1. Take Action to Prevent Against Pedestrian Accidents

の アメリカ小児科学会 reports that pedestrian accidents are the most common causes of injuries to children during Halloween. In order to reduce the risk of your child being struck by a car, always:

  • Encourage kids to walk in a group – drivers of cars have an easier time seeing multiple children in a pack;
  • Use lights and reflective tape on costumes and trick-or-treat bags (or carry small flashlights);
  • Use sidewalks;
  • Stay on well-lit streets – there’s no reason to go down dark and spooky roads where visibility is poor; and
  • Always cross at a crosswalk and never assume the right-of-way, and always make sure drivers have come to a complete stop and see you before crossing. It can never be said enough, be sure to “look both ways before crossing!” It is worth walking a few extra feet to go to the other side of the street via a pedestrian crossing.

For drivers, it is especially important to be extra careful when pulling out of driveways or garages. Slow down and be particularly alert in residential neighborhoods; popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

  1. Make Sure Kids are Supervised by Adults

Young children should never trick-or-treat alone. If you are not able to trick-or-treat with your child this year, make sure that there is a responsible adult supervising the outing. Adult supervision helps to ensure that kids are protected from getting lost, suffering a pedestrian injury, being alone and without care if they fall or are injured, or being kidnapped or approached by a predator.

It is also smart to remain in an area with which you are familiar. This will make it less likely that someone will get lost.

  1. Choose Safe Costumes

Choosing a costume is one of the best things about Halloween for kids. However, as a parent, you should set some ground rules. These include:

  • Costumes should be age appropriate, as some costumes may create choking hazards for little ones;
  • A child should choose a costume that does いいえ require a mask, as masks can impair vision and therefore increase the risk of a fall – get creative and use face paint instead;
  • If a costume has a cape, make sure that it is short enough that it will not increase the risk of a trip, and that it has an easy release so that if it get’s caught, your child is not at risk of choking/suffocation;
  • If your child’s costume comes with any accessories, make sure they are safe. For example, sharp swords aren’t appropriate.

Have a Safe Halloween!

At the law offices Napoli Shkolnik , our attorneys hope you have a safe and fun-filled Halloween with your family.

If a child is injured due to the fault of another, please contact us for a 無料相談.

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