Keeping Your Kids Secure

The Risk Of Falls

In today’s fast-paced world it’s hard to keep an eye on your kids every second of the day. But one moment’s distraction could have very serious consequences. This post is on the importance of window safety & keeping your kids secure.

A Moment’s Distraction

That;s all it takes. Just a moment with your back turned & your child could have fallen. Most windows in homes across Wollongong, the Illawarra & South Coast are not designed with child safety in mind. Opening far too wide, insufficient latches & misaligned catches can all lead to severe and even fatal falls for children. This has happened far to often in the years leading up to new window safety legislation. On average one child below the age of 9 falls from a window in Australia every week.

Big Improvements In Some Areas

In 2013, after pressure from the health & child welfare industries, new legislation was introduced in NSW in relation to child window safety in strata-governed properties. By the 13th of March 2018, NSW legislation required that all eligible windows with strata governed complexes must meet strict safety guidelines. The Building Codes of Australia were also amended in 2013 to require all new buildings to feature restricted-opening windows in all child care facilities & residential rooms. From 2013 onwards, it is highly likely that your windows were built in this way. The homes of Haywards Bay, Tullimbar, Calderwood, Wongawilli, Kembla Grange & Stream Hill are all likely window safe. You can all call on Infinity Locksmiths for a free window safety audit to identify any potential safety risks and help you determine the best way to secure your windows, ultimately keeping your kids secure.

For Those In Older Homes & Non-Strata Apartments

While the future of of child window safety looks secure, what does this mean for homes built before 2013 or apartments not managed by a strata agreement? As the new legislation was only retroactive for strata managed residences, millions of homes across the country still have unsafe windows. In the summer heat windows are often unlocked & left ajar, putting children at serious risk of a fall.

So What Can We Do About It?

Every parent wants to do what’s best for their kids. Nutrition, exercise & ensuring they’re raised with good manners & kind hearts. But it’s the little things that get overlooked which can often lead to tragic accidents. So what can you do to mitigate the risks & help keep your kids secure? It’s as simple as calling your local Wollongong locksmiths.

Every Window Could Be Safer

In a perfect world there would be no danger. No harm could come to those you love, most of all your pride & joy. Every child on the planet would live a long & happy life. Unfortunately this sadly isn’t the case. By calling Infinity Locksmiths, you can be sure that the qualified, licenced & insured Master Locksmith who assesses your windows is experienced in safely securing all types of windows. Stocking a wide range of Child Window Safety Devices & experience securing all types of windows, Infinity Locksmiths are the smart choice to ensure your windows are safe & keep your kids secure.

Infinity Locksmiths – Your Security Is In Safe Hands