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MCLB ALBANY SAFETYGRAM
Oct. 13 Risk Management 639-5249 Prepared by: Juan Escovar
Last year, the Consumer Production Safety Commission reported more than 3,500 Halloween-related injuries between October and November. Incidents involved burns, lacerations from pumpkin-carving, falls related to ill-fitting costumes, and injuries from collisions due to impaired vision. Pumpkin carving was associated with the most Halloween-related injuries in 2011.
Trick-or-Treat hours Oct. 31
MCLB Housing: 5-8 pm
Dougherty County: 5-9 pm
Lee County: 5-9 pm
Check for allergies before giving candies and treats Use flame-resistant costumes and accessories Carry a flashlight to see and be seen by others Wear Well-fitting costumes and footwear to prevent slips and trips Test make-up in a small area or wear a mask that fits properly Decorate costumes with reflective materials Examine all treats before consumption Do not let kids carve pumpkins unsupervised Plan a trick-or-treat route and set a return time Use the sidewalk when possible and don’t run Minimize the use of candles or flames for illumination
Halloween can be a fun time for children and adults alike and the best way to keep it that way is to manage risks and take safety precautions, so we can all have a
day!
For more information, visit www.halloween-safety.com or scan the QR code below
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