Published: Tuesday 21 May 2024
It’s definitely heating up out there, and with the warmer weather, it’s tempting to open up the windows and let in some breeze. But it’s important, especially if you live with small children, to make sure you’re keeping cool safely.
In the UK, one child under five is admitted to hospital every day after falling from a building. Pre-school children are particularly at risk as they are least able to understand and act on the dangers.
Every home above the first floor should have window restrictors to make sure the windows open a safe amount.
If you don’t have window restrictors, or if your window restrictors are damaged or not working, please call our repairs team on 0800 137 111 or visit our repairs page.
Tips to help keep your family safe:
- Do not remove or alter window restrictors
- Don’t allow children to open windows or show them how to use window restrictor
- Teach children to play away from windows
- Make sure furniture that kids can climb on is away from windows and can’t be pushed close to use as a step
- Keep windows closed and locked when not needed or when children are not being supervised
- Only open your windows 10 centimetres when children are in the room
- Ask about window safety when you visit other people’s homes with your children
- Check whether you have window restrictors in your home and add them if not
For more information and guidance, please visit the Child Accident Prevention Trust website here.