Windowfactory
In relation to the article about children falling out of sliding windows, awning windows can be just as dangerous. The only window to possibly reduce this risk of falling out is the tilt & turn window, because while in the tilt position, it leans into the room from the top, and not bottom. You can also disengage the side opening function completely and restrict the mechanism to open only a few centimeters. Children can learn to open the windows quickly, so even if the window is closed - with casement, sliding or awning windows they can open them and climb out. Tilt and turn window is probably the safest for children in terms of operation.
From an unbiased point of view, we sell all except the sliding window because of its poor energy efficiency due to air leakage.
I disagree, in terms of safety there is no difference between the Tilt & Turn with the turn operation "locked" and an awning or casement window or even a sliding window with restricted opening. The awning would be more weatherproof as the opened sash is outside and shelters the opening. All first floor windows with openings commencing below 1m above the floor have a restricted opening by law.
Ed