Guidance

Window blinds with looped cords or chains

The advice in this alert should also be followed by those responsible for the selection of healthcare beds.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 8 July 2010

Applies to England

Documents

EFA 2010 007 Window cords and blinds

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Details

Looped cords and chains on window blinds can present a strangulation hazard to children and vulnerable adults. Risk assessments should be carried out on looped blind cords, primarily in healthcare environments where children and vulnerable adults are commonly present.

Published 8 July 2010