Child safety
Secure windows and balconies with locked barriers
Homes with children need suitable window and balcony barriers kept locked as designed; the employer should arrange and check them regularly.
Why it matters
A child can climb quickly, and a fall from height can be fatal.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Relying only on reminders while a barrier is unlocked, loose, or damaged.
Correct action
Homes with children need suitable window and balcony barriers kept locked as designed; the employer should arrange and check them regularly.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- Homes with children need suitable window and balcony barriers kept locked as designed; the employer should arrange and check them regularly.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Department of Health Family Health Service — Is Your Baby Safe?
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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