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Protect Kids and Adults from Injury in Colorado Springs This Halloween
Kids and adults alike often love Halloween for the chance to dress up, attend parties, and collect candy from friends and neighbors. However, the dark weather, decorations, and costumes that are the staples of this holiday can all pose injury risks. You can help protect yourself and those you love from injury this Halloween by keeping in mind a few simple safety tips, courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
- Costumes: Make sure costumes and shoes fit well and don’t pose a tripping hazard. Decorating costumes and candy bags with reflective tape can also make trick-or-treaters easier for drivers to see in the dark, which may help prevent a pedestrian accident. To improve a trick-or-treater’s ability to see, give him or her a flashlight, and opt for make-up instead of a mask.