New child safety standards for internal window blinds in homes, public buildings, and commercial premises, have been welcomed by the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), which says they are a result of its continued campaigning.
Nelson Watt, BBSA President, said: “Anyone involved in the design and management of buildings where internal blinds are fitted should be aware of these new requirements, and take the necessary steps to ensure compliance.” The new standards aim to protect children via: limitations on cord and chain lengths; safety devices for preventing cords or chains from creating a hazardous loop; testing of all safety critical components of internal blinds, and complete blinds using safety devices; installation of safety devices on the product at point-of-manufacture, and the correct fitting of these blinds, and safety warnings and product instructions
