BlocOut & Skylight blinds are safe by design
The BlocOut & Skylight blind is safe by design, meaning that they do not use operating cords or chains or have concealed or tensioned cords. We strongly recommend that these products are always considered first when you are buying new blinds for homes or public buildings.
If you require blinds that have operating cords or chains please note the new regulations will mean cord and chain lengths are determined by the European standard, and where a safety device is needed we will have to install the device, by law. Making existing blinds safer.
There are a range of safety devices which have been tested to the new mandatory standards and can help to make existing blinds safer. There are options for virtually every style of blind so you do not have to wait until you change your blind to make it safer.
General Safety Advice:
- If fitting blinds yourself, please make sure that you follow the installation instructions carefully and make sure any safety devices supplied are correctly installed
- Do not place your child's cot, bed, highchair or playpen near to a window blind
- Make sure all cords and chains are always secured out of reach of babies and young children
- Do not tie cords or chains together. Make sure cords or chains do not twist and create a loop
- Do not put other furniture near to a window blind as children love to climb