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Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children, Safety Commission Warns
Also available in: Spanish
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 350 children under five years of age drown each year in swimming pools, many in residential pools. ... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Child Safety - Home Safety Council  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Most parents have heard about the need to childproof their home. But they might not know that more children ages 1 to 14 are killed by injuries that can be prevented than by any other cause. This broc... Details >
Home Safety Council
Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications
Also available in: Spanish
View and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues.... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Developing a Fire Escape Plan  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Fire is a leading cause of preventable deaths in the home; but by being prepared to handle this emergency, you can help your family safely exit your home in the event of a fire. Fire safety and surviv... Details >
Home Safety Council
Hands on Home Safety Brochure  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
There are many simple things you can do to help save lives and prevent injuries at home. Learn how to prevent falls, poisonings, fires and burns, choking and suffocation, and accidental drowings.... Details >
Home Safety Council
Home Safety for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Also available in: Spanish
This booklet is for those who provide in-home care for people with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or related disorders.... Details >
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging
How To Prepare for Severe Storms and Hurricanes  External Links Disclaimer Logo
When a hurricane threatens, your primary concern is for the safety of your family. But your house is important too, and even though you may be evacuating the area, your home requires whatever forms of... Details >
Home Safety Council
Installing and Testing Smoke Alarms  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The Home Safety Council research shows that 97 percent of American homes have at least one smoke alarm, but one may not be enough. Early warning is essential for every fire escape plan. This brochure ... Details >
Home Safety Council
Think Safe Be Safe: Create Your Hands On Home Safety Checklist  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Answer the questions on this page to create your own personalized home safety checklist and take a hand on approach to home safety.... Details >
Home Safety Council
Think Safe Be Safe: Fire Prevention Tips  External Links Disclaimer Logo
According to the Home Safety Council’s State of Home Safety in America Report, fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional home injury and related deaths. Fire safety and survival beg... Details >
Home Safety Council
Think Safe Be Safe: Poison Prevention Tips  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Home Safety Council research shows that poisoning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury related death in the home. The Home Safety Council's poisoning prevention advice can help individu... Details >
Home Safety Council
Think Safe Be Safe: Safe Steps to Reduce Falls  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Millions of Americans are only a step away from becoming victims of the leading cause of unintentional home injuries - falls. In an effort to reduce injuries among people of all ages, the Home Safety ... Details >
Home Safety Council

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