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 […]

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 part of Window Safety Week, the Window Safety Task Force of the National Safety Council works to give parents and caregivers an understanding of how windows can be used to escape a fire or other emergency situations and to learn about safeguarding against accidental window falls. “The task force provides important information on how […]

The first full week in April is Window Safety Week, which the industry uses to raise awareness about the dangers of falls from windows in single-family and multifamily residences. The Window Safety Task Force of the National Safety Council was founded in 1997 to educate the public about the importance of practicing window safety year-round. […]

The first week in April is Window Safety Week, and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hosted a webinar today that offered tips to help door and window companies spread this important message to customers. AAMA marketing manager Angela Dickson opened the webinar by reminding those listening that falls from windows can cause serious injury […]

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host a free webinar on window safety on April 5. The webinar, “Window Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility,” is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to noon ET. It’s being presented in conjunction with the National Safety Council’s Window Safety Week, which runs April 3-9. AAMA marketing manager Angela Dickson will […]

It’s important for door and window manufacturers and dealers to remind homeowners about safety. That’s why every April, the National Safety Council’s Window Safety Task Force sponsors Window Safety Week. This year, it’s running April 5-11. “Window safety is not only an important issue in our industry but in our daily lives, as proper precautions […]

This week, April 6-12, is National Window Safety Week, sponsored by the National Safety Council, and some in the industry are doing their part to educate homeowners regarding this important topic. Simonton Windows reminds parents to be extremely cautious with open windows in the home. “Adults can never be too vigilant when it comes to […]

In recognition of National Window Safety Week, April 1-7, a number of associations and industry companies are working to provide information and education to consumers about how they can make their homes safer. This week is used as a time to remind all households that open windows can be dangerous for young children who are […]