Blind Safety Guidelines Infographic

CUTTING THE CORD ON DANGEROUS BLINDS FACTS 1 2 3 4 296 children have died within the US since 1999, after suffocating on a blind cord. A further 27 children have died within the UK alone. The majority of deaths happen in bedrooms, whilst parents are sleeping. Toddlers are the most vulnerable age group due to their size. It is now illegal to sell or install blinds that do not meet new safety standards. These new standards mandate that: Safety devices must be installed on blinds when manufactured. Blinds must include a safety device to prevent dangers from cords or chains. Testing must be carried out during home installation on all safety crifical components. Cords and chaiņs must have a set maximum length. Blinds must contain warning notices and safety instructions. Safety information must be provided by retailers and be present within packaging. WARNING!! Unfortunately new standards aren't retroactive, so take these steps to make your existing blinds safe. SIMPLEYOUR CHILD FROM TO PROTECT STEPSNON-COMPLIANT BLINDS Never place cots or beds too close to a window or window blind. Children are naturally curious, so will climb from their bed up onto the blind. Tie up loose cords or cut them short 'in order to make them inaccessible to young children and babies Install a tension device to keep cords and chains taut, rather than freely hanging terrysblinds Transform your home for less