Child safety
Keep climbable items away from windows
Move chairs, low cabinets, boxes, and other stepping items away from windows, and keep approved window guards locked.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-20
Why it matters
A young child may use furniture as a step and fall from a window. An insect screen does not prevent a fall.
Wrong action
Leaving a chair, storage box, or low cabinet beside an openable window, or relying only on an insect screen.
Correct action
Clear every climbing aid from the window area, lock the window guard, and have an adult check it regularly.
What to do
- Move chairs, boxes, and climbable furniture away from every window.
- Close the window and lock any openable approved window guard.
- Check the child's area daily for new objects that could be used as steps.
If something happens
After a fall from height, do not move someone with a possible head, neck, or back injury unless there is immediate danger. Call 999.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Fire Services Department — Home Accident Prevention for Children
Last reviewed: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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