| Hazard |
People at risk |
Action taken |
Notes |
| Choking on latex from burst balloons |
Younger Children |
Do not give balloons directly to children under three (give to parent or guardian). Tell children not to put balloons in their mouths. Do not inflate by mouth as children may copy. Pick up and safely dispose of burst balloons |
Parents are responsible for supervising their children when playing with balloons |
| Damaged ear drums |
People very close when a balloon pops |
Keep a clear space between the balloon twister and spectators. Do not inflate balloons close to people’s ears. |
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| Internal ruptures caused by inflating balloons by mouth |
Balloon Twister |
Always use a balloon pump to inflate balloons |
There is serious danger of injury by inflating balloons by mouth. This practice is not recommended by manufacturers |
| Child being poked in the face with a balloon pump |
Smaller children |
Keep a clear space between the balloon twister and children. Do not inflate balloons close to the faces of children |
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