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Accident Report: Fatal Facts This page links to accident reports that describe fatal workplace injuries. The information contained in these Fatal Facts was accurate and correct at the time of issuance. Fatal Facts began in 1984, ... Details > Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor Bicycle Safety   Bike riding is a lot of fun, but accidents happen. Every year, about 176,000 kids go to the emergency department because of bike accident injuries. Some simple rules can keep you safe on two wheels. L... Details > Nemours Foundation Child Restraint, Belt Laws    Forty-nine states (all except New Hampshire) plus the District of Columbia have mandatory safety belt laws. This document contains information about these laws as they relate to children.... Details > Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Divers Alert Network Emergency Hotline   DAN's medical staff is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to handle diving emergencies such as decompression sickness, arterial gas embolism, pulmonary barotrauma, or other serious diving-relate... Details > Divers Alert Network Everyday Illnesses and Injuries   Information for kids about some common illnesses and injuries. From a variety of aches, pains and injuries to what you may have when you just "feel sick". Tells also about applying first aid for som... Details > Nemours Foundation First Aid for Electrical Accidents This online fact sheet provides step-by-step instructions for the first aid treatment of victims of electrical shock and electrical burn accidents.... Details > National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Gun Safety   This article is written to teach kids about gun safety and about ways they can protect themselves from being hurt by guns.... Details > Nemours Foundation Guns and Your Family   This fact sheet provides basic guidelines for in-home gun safety. It underscores the importance of safety precautions and presents advice for keeping the home free of violence.... Details > American Academy of Family Physicians Highway Fatality Facts   Browse this site for information and statistics about incidences of highway fatality, including alcohol related fatalities; accidents involving children, adolescents and the elderly; bicycle and pedes... Details > Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Hot Water Burns This fact sheet reviews treatment for minor and severe burns as well as prevention. The fact sheet also looks at causes of hot water burns and discusses testing the water heater's temperature.... Details > National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention