Child safety with window blinds.

Child Safety Notice! Regarding window blinds!
Please take the time to read the information below.

In recent years there have been a number of accidents and fatalities involving young children and window blind cords. These accident have not only happened here in the UK but also abroad.
We all want to know that our children are safe, whether they are playing in their own bedroom at home, or at a friends house, or anywhere else there could be free hanging window blind cords that could present a danger of strangulation to young children and toddlers.

By installing a window blind child safety device, you can also help prevent these terrible accidents from happening. With the use of a simple, easy to install and easy to use, cost a couple of pounds - Child safety window blind device.

Depending on what type of window blind you have, depends on what type of child safety unit you will require, these range from:

• Vertical window blind child safety device. (Cord and chain operated.)
• Venetian window blind child safety device. (Cord operated.)
• Roller window blind child safety device. (Chain operated.)
• Roman window blind child safety device. (Cord or chain operated.)
• Pleated window blind child safety device. (Cord operated.)

Here are some tips regarding your blinds and child safety in mind.
Window blind cords and chains must be kept out of reach of babies and small children and here are your solutions for new and existing blinds.

Here is what you should do now if you have babies or young children living in your house or if babies or young children may visit:
Examine every blind in your home. If they have a looped control chain or cord and do not have a safety device fitted then you can easily install one of our child safety devices.

• Ensure that all operating blind cords and chains cannot be reached by children.
• Move cots, beds and any furniture away from windows and blinds – remember children love to climb.
• Ensure that you supervise your children, just the same as though they were in the bath or paddling pool, it only takes a blink of the eye for accidents to happen.

Some important information regarding child safety with looped or chained window blinds:
Research indicates that most accidental deaths which involves blind cords or chains happen in the bedroom and occur in children between 16 months and 36 months old, with the majority (more than half) happening at around 23 months.
These toddlers are mobile, but their heads still weigh proportionately more than their bodies compared to adults and that their muscular (motor) and co-ordination control is not yet fully developed, this makes them more prone to be unable to free themselves if they become entangled.
In addition, toddlers' windpipes have not yet fully developed and are smaller and less rigid than those of adults and older children. This means that they can/will suffocate far more quickly if their necks are constricted in a shape or form.
As with drowning, toddlers can be strangled quickly and quietly by looped cords with carers in close proximity, potentially unaware of what is happening.

To reduce the risk posed by looped cords, including blind cords, cords should be kept out of the reach of children at all times.

THE ABOVE IS NOT A SCARE MONGERING PIECE OF INFORMATION:
 For the sake of spending a couple of pound is it worth it?

If the use of just one safety device for children helps prevent an injury then all the better.

You can also purchase items for child proofing your window blinds from:

http://www.window-blind-child-safety-devices.co.uk/

Child safety devices for window blinds

Child safety devices for window blinds

Welcome to Window blinds safety devices, here you will find child safety devices for vertical window blinds, venetian window blinds, roller window blinds and roman window blinds.

Child Safety Notice! Regarding window blinds!
Please take the time to read the information below.

In recent years there have been a number of accidents and fatalities involving young children and window blind cords. These accident have not only happened here in the UK but also abroad.
We all want to know that our children are safe, whether they are playing in their own bedroom at home, or at a friends house, or anywhere else there could be free hanging window blind cords that could present a danger of strangulation to young children and toddlers.

By installing a window blind child safety device, you can also help prevent these terrible accidents from happening. With the use of a simple, easy to install and easy to use, cost a couple of pounds - Child safety window blind device.

Depending on what type of window blind you have, depends on what type of child safety unit you will require, these range from:

• Vertical window blind child safety device. (Cord and chain operated.)
• Venetian window blind child safety device. (Cord operated.)
• Roller window blind child safety device. (Chain operated.)
• Roman window blind child safety device. (Cord or chain operated.)
• Pleated window blind child safety device. (Cord operated.)

Here are some tips regarding your blinds and child safety in mind.
Window blind cords and chains must be kept out of reach of babies and small children and here are your solutions for new and existing blinds.

Here is what you should do now if you have babies or young children living in your house or if babies or young children may visit:
Examine every blind in your home. If they have a looped control chain or cord and do not have a safety device fitted then you can easily install one of our child safety devices.

• Ensure that all operating blind cords and chains cannot be reached by children.
• Move cots, beds and any furniture away from windows and blinds – remember children love to climb.
• Ensure that you supervise your children, just the same as though they were in the bath or paddling pool, it only takes a blink of the eye for accidents to happen.

Some important information regarding child safety with looped or chained window blinds:
Research indicates that most accidental deaths which involves blind cords or chains happen in the bedroom and occur in children between 16 months and 36 months old, with the majority (more than half) happening at around 23 months.
These toddlers are mobile, but their heads still weigh proportionately more than their bodies compared to adults and that their muscular (motor) and co-ordination control is not yet fully developed, this makes them more prone to be unable to free themselves if they become entangled.
In addition, toddlers' windpipes have not yet fully developed and are smaller and less rigid than those of adults and older children. This means that they can/will suffocate far more quickly if their necks are constricted in a shape or form.
As with drowning, toddlers can be strangled quickly and quietly by looped cords with carers in close proximity, potentially unaware of what is happening.

To reduce the risk posed by looped cords, including blind cords, cords should be kept out of the reach of children at all times.

THE ABOVE IS NOT A SCARE MONGERING PIECE OF INFORMATION:
For the sake of spending a couple of pound is it worth it?

If the use of just one safety device for children helps prevent an injury then all the better.

Please view our Facebook page for more info regarding the safety of your children, there is one post by one of our customers regarding one of their friends children. IT CAN HAPPEN SO EASILY!

Window film Plymouth, Devon

Blindology have now taken the step to  supply and install many types of window films.

Solar - anti glare window films
Privacy window films
Security and safety window films

All of the window films are suitable for domestic and commercial applications.

These window films are of the highest durable quality, they are suitable for many ranges of installations, ranging from schools and offices, through to conservatories and bedrooms.

Please see below for a description and a few of the properties that you will benefit from are: (Dependant on the type of window film installed.)

Heat gain through glass can be cut by upto 80%, this means that interiors are kept far cooler and more comfortable, due to the properties of using window film.

Solar glare can be cut by upto 80% so that the bright harsh glare which can be damaging to your eyes is greatly reducted by using our Anti Glare window films.

Damaging UV light can be cut by upto 98%, this means that your interior fixtures, furnishings and items that are prone to fading are protected by using our window films.

For privacy, items and personell can be protected by using our Privacy window films.

Most of our ranges of heat reducting films available, have a tough, scratch-resistant hard coating, which extends the life of the film and provides the convenience of care free maintenance.

Anti Glare and Solar films.
Reduce solar heat gain by as much as 80% as well as effectively reducing eye strain and associated headaches caused by visible glare on computer screens etc. The result is a more comfortable working environment ensuring higher productivity and efficiency.
Features:

• Reduces visible glare.
• Reduces solar energy transmission.
• Reduces ultraviolet radiation.
• Aesthetically pleasing.
• Scratch resistant.

Benefits:

• Increase comfort levels - reduces eye strain.
• Reduced solar heat gain - saves energy usage.
• Protects against fading - blocks harmful UV rays.
• Visual enhancement - professional uniform apperance.
• Protects the product.

Applications:

• Windows.
• Structual glazing.
• Glazed partitions.
• Rooflights.
• Curtain walling.
• Glass exteriors.

Privacy films:
Visual privacy from prying eyes. Blindology can fit privacy film to existing glazing, providing visual privacy and security in sensitive areas with little or no distruption to the workplace.

Privacy films are extensively used to improve the appearance of internal partition panels and to remove the feeling of working in a goldfish bowl, whilst still providing good light transmission should it be necessary.
Features:

• Obscures existing clear glazing.
• High light transmission levels if needed.
• Reduces ultraviolet radiation.
• Reduces visible glare.
• Reduces solar energy transmission.
• Scratch resistant.

Benefits:

• Provides visual privacy and security - Sensitive area coverage.
• Preserves natural light - whilst privacy/security doesnt compromise light levels.
• Protects against fading - block harmful UV rays.
• Increases comfort levels - reduces eye strain.
• Reduces solar heat gain - saves energy usage.
• Protects the product.

Applications:

• Windows.
• Structual glazing.
• Glazed partitions.
• Curtain walling.
• Glass exteriors.

Security, Safety % Bomb blast protection.
Blindology install a range of Safety and Security Window Films. These films are tested to BS6206 Class A & B, these upgrade sub-standard glazing to meet the requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulation Act 1992 - and Regulation 14 1996. Safety and Security films are also specified to provide solutions to many other glass related safety problems including bomb blast protection.
Features:

• Upgrade sub-standard glazing.
• Protects against deliberate attack.
• Glass fragmentation containment.
• Reduces ultraviolet radiation.
• Scratch resistant.

Benefits:

• Meet HSE legislation for Safety glazing.
• Increased glazing security.
• Anti-shatter & bomb blast protection.
• Protects against fading.
• Protects the product.

Applications:

• Windows
• Structual glazing.
• Glazed Partitions.
• Rooflights
• Curtain walling.
• Glass exteriors.
• Conservatory & Atrium roofs.

With the 4mm, 8mm & 12mm micron safety films, you can protect retail, commercial and residential buildings, from the dangers of flying glass due to freak weather conditions, windstorms, terrorist acts, vandalism, theft and accidental impacts.
The film forms an almost invisible shield that hold glass shards intact when a pane or glazing breaks. These various levels of protection are available to address different hazard levels.