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Halloween Safety 2009
Everyone at WorkSafeBC wishes you a safe and happy holiday. Please keep these safety tips in mind and share them with your contacts.
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 Driving Safety Tips
From the Canadian Auto Association of South Central Ontario
 
 
No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 10 Safety Tips for Pet Parents
From the American S.P.C.A.
Halloween can be a frightening and dangerous time for animals. Keep your pet safe by following these safety tips.
 
 
How to Choose a Safe Halloween Costume for Your Child
From Socyberty.com
Costume accessories, make-up, and being out at night without proper lighting can put trick-or-treaters at risk.
 
 
Halloween Candy
From About.com
These Halloween candy tips help parents ensure their kids’ safety.
 
 
The Halloween Safety Game
From HalloweenMagazine.com
This on-line safety quiz for kids was developed using information provided by law and safety enforcement agencies.
 
 
Hand Surgeons Warn of Pumpkin Carving Dangers
From the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Tips on how to carve pumpkins safely.
 
 
Halloween Property Safety Check
From ClassBrain.com
Halloween is the perfect time to check the safety of your property for ghouls and goblins.
 
 

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