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Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety Tips by Jeffrey Lapin of Lapin Law Offices

Source: http://lapinlawoffices.com/lapin-law-offices-blog/happy-safe-halloween-beware-of-zombies

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Costumes should fit properly. Costumes that are too long or baggy can cause trips, falls or get caught in decorations.

Costumes should fit properly. Costumes that are too long or baggy can cause trips, falls or get caught in decorations.
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Wear flame-resistant costumes and stay away from open flames.

Wear flame-resistant costumes and stay away from open flames.
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Costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
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Bags or sacks should also be light colored, decorated with reflective tape or glow sticks.

Bags or sacks should also be light colored, decorated with reflective tape or glow sticks.
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Use painted make-up or face paint instead of masks, which can obstruct vision. If masks are worn, they should have la...

Use painted make-up or face paint instead of masks, which can obstruct vision. If masks are worn, they should have la...
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Use reflective tape, flashlights or glow sticks on costumes to make trick-or-treaters more visible.

Use reflective tape, flashlights or glow sticks on costumes to make trick-or-treaters more visible.
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Be careful using makeup as it contain substances that can cause allergic reactions, or that are harsh on skin or will...

Be careful using makeup as it contain substances that can cause allergic reactions, or that are harsh on skin or will...
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Use the right tools. Try to use tools to carve pumpkins that were specifically made for this purpose. These are gener...

Use the right tools. Try to use tools to carve pumpkins that were specifically made for this purpose. These are gener...
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Carve before taking off the top of the pumpkin as you will not be tempted to put your hand inside while carving, risk...

Carve before taking off the top of the pumpkin as you will not be tempted to put your hand inside while carving, risk...
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Carve in a clean, dry, and well-lit area.

Carve in a clean, dry, and well-lit area.
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Keep your hands and tools clean and dry.

Keep your hands and tools clean and dry.
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Point the edges and points of any sharp instruments away from you as much as possible while carving out the design.

Point the edges and points of any sharp instruments away from you as much as possible while carving out the design.
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Gently saw back and forth through the pumpkin to complete your design rather than slice.

Gently saw back and forth through the pumpkin to complete your design rather than slice.
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Take your time.

Take your time.
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Do not let young children carve.

Do not let young children carve.
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Use battery-operated candles rather than real candles.

Use battery-operated candles rather than real candles.
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Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls. Clear off any snow or...

Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls. Clear off any snow or...
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Remove things from your yard that might present a hazard to children who might walk on it rather than on driveways an...

Remove things from your yard that might present a hazard to children who might walk on it rather than on driveways an...
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Do not overload extension cords for your decorations.

Do not overload extension cords for your decorations.
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Keep dogs and cats away from the front door when trick-or-treaters ring the doorbell.

Keep dogs and cats away from the front door when trick-or-treaters ring the doorbell.
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Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks.

Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks.
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Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.

Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.
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Welcome trick-or-treaters by turning on your exterior lights. If you do not want visitors, keep your exterior lights ...

Welcome trick-or-treaters by turning on your exterior lights. If you do not want visitors, keep your exterior lights ...
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All motorists need to be especially alert and cautious when driving on Halloween because of the large number of child...

All motorists need to be especially alert and cautious when driving on Halloween because of the large number of child...
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Be on the lookout for children darting out from between parked cars.

Be on the lookout for children darting out from between parked cars.