Halloween Safety Tips - Spooking Up the House.

(NC)-For many kids and parents, spooking up the house is a big part of Halloween. Carving up pumpkins, hanging skeletons in the front yard, playing ghoulish music.these rituals add up to make October 31 one of the most fun evenings of the year.

The best way to keep it fun is to make sure everyone stays safe. Here are some Halloween safety tips from Health Canada:

. Children too young for trick-or-treating often dress up in costume and help answer the door. Make sure a parent is always nearby.

. Young children should never carve pumpkins. To keep them involved, let them draw the face on the pumpkin before cutting.

. Make your home safe for trick-or-treaters. Remove all objects around the outside of your house that children can trip over. Turn your outside light on so children will know they can visit your home.

. Keep candles, jack-o-lanterns, in places that are out of the reach of children and pets.

. Keep matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children.

. Halloween candles with multiple wicks close to one another are hazardous and should not be used. When all wicks are lit they can produce a single high flame or several large flames close together that give off intense heat. This is dangerous because it increases the likelihood of igniting nearby materials such as curtains or window sills.

. If you use decorative lights, make sure they are certified by a recognized organization such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or the Underwriters' Laboratory of Canada (ULC or C-UL). Check lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires or loose connections. Discard damaged sets. Do not overload extension cords.

. Keep pets inside and away from trick-or-treaters and lit candles, especially if they are easily frightened or become over-excited in the presence of strangers.

For more safety information on products that might harm the health of your family at Halloween or any other time throughout the year, visit Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/psp .

- News Canada

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