Preventing children falling from open windows

On March 19, 2025, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, jointly with A. Kekiyeva, a senior engineer of Emergency Situations Department of East Kazakhstan region conducted a webinar addressing the issue of children falling from open windows.

The main topics discussed during the webinar:

• Statistics and causes of children falling from windows.
• Preventive measures:

- installing window stops or locks;

- using window handles with safety locks;

- moving furniture away from windows;

- educating children about window safety rules.

- window screen can easily be pushed out by a child leaning against it!

- Remember to always supervise your child when near windows and glass doors.

• Parental responsibility for ensuring children’s safety.

The goal of the webinar was to raise awareness among parents and educators about safety measures to prevent accidents.

The results of the webinar: the participants received useful information on how to protect children from falling out of windows.

Recommendations:

• Parents: regularly check the safety of windows in your homes.
• Teachers: conduct regular discussions with children about window safety rules.

The webinar was held as part of measures to prevent childhood injuries.