Fog, Haze and Smoke at Costume Events: What to Know
Fog and haze machines at costume events produce a glycol or mineral oil aerosol you breathe for the length of your visit. Here is what the research and workplace rules actually say.
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Do Adult Costumes Follow the Same Safety Rules as Children’s?
Adult and children’s costumes share the general flammability standard, but several child-specific safety rules apply only to items made for children.
Reflective Costumes: Making Trick or Treaters Visible After Dark
Dark costumes at dusk are hard for drivers to spot. Research on retroreflective materials and biomotion shows how much visibility a costume can add.
Costume Masks and Vision: How to See While Trick or Treating
A full-face mask can narrow a child’s field of view right when they are crossing streets at dusk. Here is what the evidence says about seeing and being seen.