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Check the costume's size to ensure a snug fit, with the costume no longer than ankle length. |
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Consider makeup instead of a mask for a child, as masks can restrict vision and make it difficult for the wearer to see approaching traffic. |
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Turn on your home's porch light and make sure walkways are clear of any clutter. |
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Keep candles, matches and lighters away from children. |
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Ensure that lit pumpkins are well away from drapes, decorations or other flammable objects. |
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Consider lighting your pumpkin with an LED light instead of a candle flame. |
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Carry a flashlight while escorting children who are going door-to-door after dark. |
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Attach a strip of reflective tape or apply reflective spray to your child's costume. |
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Arrange for children to wear light-coloured clothing/costumes. |
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Send your child out in layers of clothing. An extra layer under the costume will make a difference if a child is outside for an extended period in chilly/damp weather. |
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Place a hat and mitts in the bottom of your child's treat bag in case they are needed. |
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Supervise small children when they are crossing a road. |
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Wait for cars to come to a complete stop before starting to walk across the street at a stop sign, crosswalk or traffic light. |
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Plan a convenient meeting spot in advance in case friends/family members who are out together become separated. |
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Check candy treats for signs of tampering or for potential as a choking hazard before allowing children to eat their treats. |
1. |
Our society would rather have the mentally disturbed wandering the streets than pay for their proper care and treatment. |
2. |
The man, most likely, got into the condo by tailgating a resident or guest. |
3. |
The
elevators have no electronic controls limiting access to only those
with an active fob. Anyone can go onto all the residential floors. |
4. |
It is unknown if the security
guard on duty noticed the intruder but the guards are instructed not to
upset residents, their guests or fast food delivery personal by
questioning their authorization to enter the building. (Hard to say if
this policy will now be lifted.) |
5. |
The resident should have had her unit door locked. |
1. |
Improved access control. |
2. |
Encourage security to challenge people who look like they may not be a resident or a legitimate guest. |
3. |
Repair all security defects when they are first reported. |
4. |
Develop
a life-safety attitude among the staff, residents and management and
hold regular security training & re-fresher sessions. |
3 |
Years in jail for criminal negligence causing death handed to a Toronto landlord who failed to heed fire safety orders before a 2011 fatal rooming house fire. |
$1,550,297 | Fire code fines imposed on Toronto building owners in 2015 |
300 | Number of Toronto building owners charged with fire code violations in 2016. |