VIDEOS: Window Safety, Window Guards & Fall Prevention

The right knowledge is key to preventing serious or fatal injury due to falls from windows.  View the sampling of videos below and take the time to learn more about fall prevention during this year's National Window Safety Week.

**Remember, standard cloth window screens keep bugs out, but won't keep kids in**

For both insect protection and fall protection, operable window security screens like the ones pictured here - with emergency egress - are always a smart, safe choice.

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Musician Eric Clapton speaks about window falls in this PSA.

Clapton's 4 1/2-year-old son was killed in a 49 story fall from a Manhattan, NY 

apartment building in 1991.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 3 - Juliet Balcony

Click "Read More" to get started on day 3's term, Juliet Balcony.

Windows & Balconies: 4 Building Tips for Child Safety & Fall Prevention

Keep kids safe by choosing railing that meets code

According to the American College of Surgeons, falls among children and adolescents account for more than three million emergency department visits each year with 40% of these falls occurring among infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  Nearly three quarters of child falls from elevated areas are unintentional and tend to originate from balconies, windows and trees. 

Whether you're renovating a public housing facility in an urban area, or designing a new high rise hotel near a popular vacation spot, consider making balconies and windows safer for each family and child by following these helpful tips: