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In the Almaty district, a collaborative effort between the Emergency Management Department, the Almaty district apparatus, and "Astana Jastary" has been underway to ensure the safety of children living in high-rise residential complexes. The preventative raids, which will continue to be held, are focusing on educating residents about the importance of safety measures, particularly during hot weather.
Recent incidents of children falling from windows have prompted these measures. The raids have seen the installation of opening limiters on windows in some apartments, as well as the installation of window blockers and protective grilles in apartments with young children.
Authorities are advising a range of preventive measures to ensure the safety of children. Installing physical window restraints, such as guards, stops, or opening control devices, is one such measure. It's important to note that while screens can help, they are not rated to prevent falls and should not be relied upon for fall protection.
For the best protection, authorities recommend combining engineering controls (guards/opening control devices), environmental changes (removing climbables), and supervision/education. It's crucial to fit window guards with an emergency release that adults can operate from the inside in case of fire or other emergencies.
Other measures include keeping furniture, beds, and other climbable objects away from windows and balconies, supervising young children near windows, and teaching older children about window safety and the dangers of leaning or playing at openings.
For high-rise units, balcony and window railings should meet local code heights and spacing limits, with any loose or missing guards promptly reported or repaired. Building or shelter management directives should also be followed, and overheating or ventilation issues should be reported so occupants are not forced to leave windows wide open for airflow.
Devices should be professionally installed or installed per manufacturer instructions to ensure strength and proper emergency-release function. The raids aim to save children's health and lives by implementing these simple precautionary measures.
Parents and legal guardians were given recommendations to prevent accidents during the raids, but specifics were not provided. It's essential for everyone to be vigilant and take these measures seriously to ensure the safety of our children.
Science plays a vital role in the development of effective health-and-wellness initiatives, such as the installation of opening limiters, window blockers, and protective grilles, which are aimed at preventing children's falls from windows in high-rise residential complexes. To further protect children, authorities encourage a comprehensive approach that combines engineering controls, environmental changes, and supervision/education.
