The first week of April brings the arrival of spring. Spring is when everyone wants to throw open their windows and let in some fresh air. But it’s also a time when accidents and falls from windows are more likely to happen. In 1997, the National Safety Council (N.S.C.) and the Window Safety Task Force […]

As fall temperatures arrive, fire safety comes back into focus with October 9-15 being Fire Prevention Week in the U.S. In recognition of the designation, the Fenestration Glazing Industry Alliance Window Safety Task Force is reminding everyone that doors and windows are the primary and secondary escape routes, an especially important topic this fire season […]

The first full week of April is dedicated to “Window Safety Week” (WSW), established in 1997 by the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Window Safety Task Force, to highlight the measures homeowners can take to initiate window safety and fall prevention. Roto Frank points out that while most windows have insect screens, the screens […]

In partnership with the National Safety Council, the Window Safety Task Force encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, being observed April 3-9. Though spring is arriving in most of North America, open windows any time of year can be dangerous for young children who are […]

As they do each year, the door and window industry has put a spotlight on window falls during Window Safety Week, which takes place annually during the first full week of April. According to SafeKids Worldwide, an average of eight children age five and under die and more than 3,300 are injured each year from […]

As spring arrives, the Window Safety Task Force of the National Safety Council (NSC) is encouraging parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety year-round. Window Safety Week, observed next week, is a chance to spotlight that cause. Falls from a window can result in serious injury or death and pose an […]