Curtains, corded blinds or shades used as window coverings with cords or chains can cause injury and death to toddlers and babies if they get wrapped around their necks. According to numbers provided by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, between one to two children die in Australian homes annually as a result of corded blinds and curtains. Nowadays, landlords are legally obliged to keep properties hazard-free, and that includes all corded window covers that are fitted and maintained in accordance with the Australian National Safety Standards (2014). Keep your kids safeDo not leave your children unattended around the internal window coverings.
Australia’s National Safety StandardsAustralia has two mandatory standards that apply to blind and curtain cord safety. These safety standards set out the installation and labelling requirements providers must add to when selling and installing corded curtains and blinds. Installation
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