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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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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  

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  

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  

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

This web site features links to Native American legends and stories, safety tips, cultural and health information to bring important messages to Native American children. ... Details >

Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The IHS Injury Prevention Program focus is on decreasing the incidence of severe injuries and death as a result of injuries in the American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Primary emphasis is di... Details >

Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This fact sheet presents an overview of childhood playground injuries that covers prevalence, hospitalization, mortality, prevention, and the goals of the National Program for Playground Safety.... Details >

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Answers questions about the seriousness of motor vehicle crashes involving teenagers and how teenage motor vehicle crashes compare with that of adults. Educational strategies being employed to allevi... Details >

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety  

NHTSA's school bus safety program is committed to safely transporting the nearly twenty-four million children to and from school and school-related activities. Brochures are available online on such t... Details >

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

Sparky the Fire Dog® is the official "spokesdog" of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). Sparky's interactive web site is intended to educate children and their families about fire prevent... Details >

National Fire Protection Association  

Especially for Native American children, but all kids can play these 5 "what if" games with McGruff the Crime Dog and his nephew Scruff. Learn the right thing to do if someone offers you drugs or al... Details >

Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Articles for kids on how to stay safe and prevent accidents at home, school, and outside and what to do in the case of an emergency.... Details >

Nemours Foundation  

This page presents information about water-related injuries in the United States, including an overview, groups at risk, and risk factors.... Details >

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information written for children about what it is like have medical care in an emergency room (ER), including a description of the ER, the people they will see there, and what is likely to happen afte... Details >

Nemours Foundation