Appendix 1 – Diagram with examples of corded window coverings hazards

Diagram entitled ‘Loops created by knotted or tangled pull cords’.

The accompanying text states: ‘Loose pull cords can get knotted or tangled and create a loop in which children can strangle. Blinds or shades with multiple cords can create this hazard’.

The image shows a child standing in front of a venetian blind with the exposed cord from the blind tied around their neck.

The cord has been noted at the bottom to form a closed loop around their neck.

Diagram entitled ‘Continuous loop that that is free hanging’.

The accompanying text states: ‘Children can insert their heads into the cord loop or beaded chain loop, which is not kept taunt with a tension device. Vertical blinds and shades that operate with a continuous loop system can create this hazard’.

Image shows a child standing in front of a vertical blind with the beaded chain loop from the blind around their neck

Diagram is entitled ‘Opening between the Roman shade inner cord and the shade material’.

The accompanying text states: ‘Children can insert their heads between the inner cord of a Roman shade and strangle’.

The image shows a child standing behind a Roman blind. The blind has a number of exposed cords running horizontally and vertically across its surface. The child is between the fabric of the blind and the exposed cord, which has formed a loop around their neck.