Campaign to make shutters & blinds safer for children

Left in the dark?

The British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA) is urging homeowners and building users where young children live or may visit to ensure they consider reducing the possible risks associated with window blind operating cords and chains.

As a member or BBSA, Sussex Blinds (Brighton) Ltd. fully support the BBSA’s ‘Make it Safe’ campaign, and all blinds they make and sell comply with the current standards. Their advice for homes and buildings where children live or visit is:

• When buying a new blind consider one which does not have operating cords or chains or has concealed cords and chains.
• If you have an existing blind keep any operating cords or chains out of a child’s reach or better still get a retrofit device to improve safety of cords and chains.
• Do not tie cords together and ensure they do not twist and create a loop.
• Move cots, beds and furniture away from windows and blinds as children love to climb.

Sussex Blinds (Brighton) Ltd is committed to the BBSA’s ‘Make it Safe’ code. For more information on blind cord safety, either contact or visit their showroom, where they will give you the best possible advice on the most appropriate choice of blinds and the ways to make it safer.

Sussex Blinds, 36-38 Warren Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6BA, 01273 684848, info@sussexblindsltd.co.uk, www.sussexblindsandshutters.co.uk