Hospital statistics show that a child is more likely to be involved in an injury-producing accident on Halloween than on any other day of the year.
To protect children, Prevent Blindness America offers these safety guidelines.
1. Wear makeup instead of masks.
2. Don't wear wigs, floppy hats, eye patches, or anything that blocks vision.
3. Avoid pointed props such as spears, swords, or wands that can endanger other children's eyes.
4. Wear bright, reflective clothing or have reflective patches on the costume.
5. Carry a flashlight to illuminate dark walks, steps, and paths.
6. Obey all traffic and pedestrian rules.
7. Younger kids should be accompanied by an adult. Older kids should go out in groups
8. Inspect trick-or-treat items before kids eat them.
9. Light the path and steps at your front door.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
