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Halloween Safety Tips
From NewsCanada.com
This video has advice from Health Canada on children’s costumes, street safety, and checking treats at home.
 
 
Halloween Costume Fire Safety
From CNN
"Surveillance video shows what happens when a man who dressed as a cotton-ball sheep catches on fire at a Halloween party."
 
 
Halloween Driver Safety
From the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
“To help everyone bring home treats — not tragedies — follow these tips for a safe Halloween.” (PDF 265 KB)
 
 
Novelty Makeup
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
“Here are some pointers to help keep your fun from leaving you with a rash, swollen eyelids, or other grief.”
 
 
Food Safety Tips For Halloween
From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
These simple tips help parents ensure their kids’ safety.
 
 
Family Fireworks Safety
From the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada
“We sometimes forget that family fireworks are not toys. Family fireworks are, in fact, powerful pyrotechnic articles and, for this reason, both the sale and purchase of them are restricted.”
 
 
Safety Quiz
Online quiz from Hersheys.com
This fun, interactive game prepares kids for a safe night out.
 
 
Halloween Danger Precautions for Your Pets
From the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association
B.C. veterinarians offer tips for a pet-safe Halloween.
 
 

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