October is here, and Halloween, the spookiest day of the year, is fast approaching. As you get ready to carve a pumpkin, trick or treat, and watch classic horror flicks, remember to keep an eye out for safety. Cain Law Office discusses some smart Halloween tips to keep your ghouls and goblins safe this year.
Halloween Costume Safety
You can keep your kiddos safe and make it easier for everyone to spot each other on dark Halloween nights with the following costume safety tips:
- Choose costumes, masks, treat bags, and accessories made with bright- or light-colored materials.
- Decorate everyone’s costumes with light-reflective tape, stickers, or decals.
- Consider applying makeup or face paint instead of covering faces with masks.
- Hand out glow sticks, flashlights, and other lighted objects to help little ones see where they’re going and stay visible to others.
- Check all costumes ahead of time to make sure they fit properly and won’t trail on the ground or trip up anyone in your party.
Trick-Or-Treating Safety
Before you go trick-or-treating this year, be sure everyone in your household and any friend who tags along knows the following safety rules:
- Always walk along sidewalks and cross the road at crosswalks whenever possible.
- Always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street or an intersection.
- Put away cell phones and other devices while navigating neighborhood streets.
- Make eye contact with motorists and others on the road before crossing the street in front of them.
- Stay on sidewalks and designated walking paths as much as possible.
- Walk on the far left side of the street, facing traffic when sidewalks are unavailable.
- Watch for vehicles backing out of driveways, garages, and parking spaces.
- Never dart out into traffic or from between parked vehicles along the side of the road.
- Stay in well-lit, familiar areas at all times.
Halloween Safety at Home
Here are some Halloween safety tips for homeowners and renters:
- Check exterior light bulbs around your property and install additional lighting as necessary to ensure your place is well-lit and safe for trick-or-treaters.
- If you set up powered decorations outdoors, make sure everything is properly grounded with covered ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets.
- Scan your driveway and all walking paths that lead up to your home for clutter, loose cables, and other tripping hazards.
- Keep jack-o-lanterns and other decor with open flames away from bushes, trees, tall grass, draperies, and other flammable items.
- Secure pets within the home during prime trick-or-treating hours.
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If you or someone you love has been hurt this Halloween season because of another person’s negligence, get in touch with a personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma City right away to protect your legal rights. Contact Cain Law Office today to discuss the details of your case during a free consultation.
