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10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety
These ten tips for bicycle safety are intended for use by children, parents, and the general public. The information is presented as a public service by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat... Details >
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
A Consumer's Guide to Bicycle Helmets  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This article discusses bicycle helmets and how and when they can be used to prevent head injury if you have a spill on your bicycle. Includes statistics on rider crashes.... Details >
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
A Safe Home is No Accident: A Checklist for your Family  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Take a few moments right now to check if your home is accident prone. This convenient list will help you locate potential hazards.... Details >
Easter Seals National Headquarters
Avoiding Household Burns  External Links Disclaimer Logo
More than two million Americans suffer burn injuries each year, and about 70,000 of them require admission to the hospital. Learn the steps you can take to protect your family and avoid a trip to the ... Details >
American College of Emergency Physicians
Bicycle Safety  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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
Boating Safety Campaign  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This site provides information about the campaign resources to increase awareness about the importance of wearing life jackets while on the water. Working with partner organizations such as the Nation... Details >
National Safe Boating Council
Boating Safety Courses  External Links Disclaimer Logo
There are many boating safety courses offered throughout the country. Visit this site for a summary of where you might be able to take some courses.... Details >
National Safe Boating Council
Burn Injuries: Prepare, Prevent, Respond  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Fire kills for than 600 children ages 14 and under each year and injures about 3,400 more; nearly 50 percent of children who are injured are under the age of 5. Shriners Hospitals for Children and the... Details >
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Consumer Product Safety Commission Kids Page
This kids' page features brainteasers and tips on home safety, product safety, and bicycle safety.... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Driving Skills in Older Adults  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Advice for older adults about how to decide if they still have the skills needed to drive safely.... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians
Fall Protection Tips
Also available in: Spanish
This site provides tips and illustrations on how to protect yourself from a fall.... Details >
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Fire Safety Publications
This page links users to a variety of publications regarding fire safety. Publications address chimneys, overheated clothes dryers, household extension cords, and smoke detectors.... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Health and Safety Guide for Gardeners
This document offers tips to help keep you safe and healthy so that you can enjoy the beauty and bounty gardening can bring. ... Details >
Office of Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Injury Prevention Web  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Links to agencies and organizations working to prevent injuries. Information available include injury data for all U.S. states, links to government and non-profit injury prevention sites worldwide, su... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
Pool and Spa Safety Publications
This page links to a list of publications from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that focus on child water safety and drowning prevention. Some topics covered include hair entrapment in drai... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Prevention and Treatment of Burns - Miscellaneous Causes
This fact sheet provides suggestions for preventing accidental burns in the kitchen and other areas in the home.... Details >
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Safety City
The information on this interactive web site is designed to educate children about the importance of traffic safety, being aware while using the roads and general accident prevention. Parents and teac... Details >
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Share the Road Safely   External Links Disclaimer Logo
The Share the Road Safely program strives to improve the knowledge of all highway users to minimize the likelihood of a crash with a large truck, and reduce the consequences of those that do occur. Ex... Details >
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Training Center Directory - Safety  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The National Safety Council offers this searchable database of training centers providing defensive driving, first aid/emergency care, and work zone flagger courses.... Details >
National Safety Council

Database Updated: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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