Toy Safety First foremost Safety 2016

Toy Safety First & foremost Safety 2016

How many accidents are caused by toys? The facts……. . Every year in the UK over 35, 000 children under 15 go to hospital after an accident involving a toy. first & foremost safety 2016

Toys that children ride on Cars and rocking horses can cause cuts, bruises or fractures if children fall from them. Each year there are over 5, 500 injuries caused by this type of toy. first & foremost safety 2016

Toy boxes cause nearly 4, 000 accidental injuries each year. Over 70% of these accidents involve children between one and four years old. first & foremost safety 2016

Model Cars, Planes and Trains • Model cars, planes and trains are responsible for nearly 4, 000 visits to Accident & Emergency each year. • Many of these accidents involve children under three and are caused by small parts. first & foremost safety 2016

Soft toys Teddies, dolls and action figures cause more than 1, 500 accidents each year. It is the under three’s that are most at risk. Small parts such as eyes, buttons and pieces of stuffing cause many of these accidents. first & foremost safety 2016

Toys that fire objects Toy guns, bows and arrows, water pistols and catapults cause over 1, 000 accidents each year. first & foremost safety 2016

Trips and falls Injuries happen when children and adults trip on toys. The most serious of these accidents happen when toys are left on stairs or steps. first & foremost safety 2016

How can these accidents be reduced? Choose the right toy for the child’s age. Look for safety marks. Toys should conform to the European Standard BS EN 71. Toys with the Lion Mark have been tested to the highest standards of safety and quality. first & foremost safety 2016

The Toy Safety Code o. Buy a safe toy o. Buy toys for the right age o. Throw away broken toys o. Keep toys tidy first & foremost safety 2016

This was purchased from Wilkinsons for just over £ 1. What do you think it is? Do you think it’s dangerous? What are the dangers? first & foremost safety 2016

Balloons. What do you think are the dangers? first & foremost safety 2016

What do you think are the dangers with this toy? first & foremost safety 2016

Buy toys that are age appropriate and carry a safety mark. Do you know what to look for? first & foremost safety 2016

Is this a toy? first & foremost safety 2016

What do you think these are? Why do you think they might be dangerous? first & foremost safety 2016

This toy was bought from the market. What are the potential hazards? first & foremost safety 2016

Even good, well made toys can wear out. Check toys regularly. How would you do this and what would you look for? first & foremost safety 2016

Spot the hazard first & foremost safety 2016