Halloween
Safety Tips
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
There are many ways to keep a
child safe at Halloween, when
they are more prone to accidents
and injuries.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
The excitement of children and
adults at this time of year
sometimes makes them forget to
be careful. Simple common sense
can do a lot to stop any tragedies
from happening.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Help your child pick out or make a
costume that will be safe. Ensure it is:
Fire proof
That the eye holes are large enough
for good peripheral vision.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
 Choose bright colors
or add reflective tape.
 Make sure the
costume’s not a
tripping hazard.
 If it’s cold outside,
wear warm clothes
under the costume.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
When buying special Halloween
makeup, check for packages
containing ingredients that are labeled
"Made with U.S. Approved Color
Additives," "Laboratory Tested," Meets
Federal Standards for Cosmetics," or
"Non-Toxic.“
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Always
follow manufacturer's instruction for
application.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
If you set jack-o-lanterns on your
porch with candles in them, make sure
that they are far enough out of the way
so that kids costumes won't
accidentally be set on fire.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Better still, use
PumpkinLights to
light pumpkins. They
make a light that
looks like a flickering
candle flame!
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Kids always want to
help with the
pumpkin carving.
Small children
shouldn't be allowed
to use a sharp knife
to cut the top or the
face.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
There are many kits available that
come with tiny saws that work better
then knives and are safer, although
you can be cut by them as well.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
It's best to let the
kids clean out the
pumpkin and draw a
face on it, which you
can carve for them.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
If your child is carrying a prop,
such as a scythe, butcher knife or
a pitchfork, ensure that the tips
are smooth and flexible enough to
not cause injury if fallen on.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Treating your kids to a spooky
Halloween dinner will make them less
likely to eat the candy they collect
before you have a chance to check it
for them.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
FOR KIDS
Trick
or
Threating
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Going door to door is the stuff
of childhood memories! It
should be a fun time, without
trouble and worry, so following
these easy safety tips can keep
your child safe every
Halloween.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Be careful when crossing
streets.
Walk on sidewalks, not in the
street.
Walk on the left side of the
road, facing traffic if there are
no sidewalks.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Walk, do
not run,
from
house to
house.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
KIDS
Do not cross yards
and lawns where
unseen objects or
the uneven terrain
can present
tripping hazards.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Small children should
never be allowed to
go out alone on
Halloween. Make sure
an older sibling or
adult is with them.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Children should
go out during
daylight hours
only unless
accompanied by a
responsible adult.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Plan a safe route so parents know
where their older kids will be at all
times. Set a time for their return home.
Make sure that your child is old
enough and responsible enough to go
out by themselves.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Let your children know not to
cut through back alleys and
fields. Make sure they know to
stay in populated places and
don't go off the beaten track.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Stay in well lighted areas.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Stop only at
familiar houses in
your own
neighborhood
unless they are
accompanied by
an adult.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Instruct your
child to never
go into the
home of a
stranger or
get into their
car.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Make sure your child carries a
flashlight, glow stick or has
reflective tape on their costume to
make them more visible to cars.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Ensure that your children stay
together as a group if going out to
Trick or Treating without an adult.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
ADULTS
Know the
route your
kids will be
taking if you
are not going
with them.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
ADULTS
Parents of trick-or-treating kids can get
so caught up in the fun themselves
that they might forget some simple
safety ideas that could save everyone
some trouble.
Having a fun and safe Halloween will
make it all worth while.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
ADULTS
Know what other activities a child
may be attending, such as parties,
school or mall functions.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
ADULTS
Make sure you set a time that
they should be home by. Make
sure they know how important
it is for them to be home on
time.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
TRICK OR TREATING
Instruct your children not to eat any
treats until they bring them home to be
examined by you.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
ADULTS
Explain to children the
difference between tricks
and vandalism. Throwing
eggs at a house may seem
like fun but they need to
know the other side of the
coin as well, clean up and
damages can ruin Halloween.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
ADULTS
Explain to your kids that animal cruelty
is not acceptable. Kids may know this
on their own but peer pressure can be
a bad thing. Make sure that they know
that harming animals is not only
morally wrong but punishable by law
and will not be tolerated.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
PARTIES
Having a Halloween
party, either one for
adult or for children, is
definitely great fun! In
order to have things run
smoothly and with no
accidents…follow these
tips….
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
PARTIES
If using dry ice in a
punch bowl, make
sure that the
person serving
keeps any dry ice
chips out of
drinks! It can
cause severe
injury if ingested.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
PARTIES
If you are holding your party in your
house, make sure that you move any
breakable pieces of furniture or knickknacks to another room where they
can't get broken. A forgotten heirloom
vase that hits the floor could ruin the
night for you.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
HOME SAFETY
To keep homes safe for
visiting trick-or-treaters,
parents should remove
from the porch and front
yard anything a child
could trip over such as
garden hoses, toys,
bikes and lawn
decorations.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
HOME SAFETY
Parents should check outdoor lights
and replace burned-out bulbs.
Wet leaves should be swept from
sidewalks and steps.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
HOME SAFETY
Restrain pets so they do not
inadvertently jump on or bite a
trick-or-treater.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
MOTORISTS
The National Safety Council urges
motorists to be especially alert on
Halloween.
Watch for children darting out from
between parked cars.
Watch for children walking on
roadways, medians and curbs.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR
MOTORISTS
Enter and exit driveways and
alleys carefully.
At twilight and later in the
evening, watch for children in
dark clothing.
…and Finally
And for all of you who are old
enough to do so…
Happy Halloween!!