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Health NewsHealth Tip: Grill Safely Search Results 1–10 of 12 Web Pages | Next > | Show All | See Categories and Related Topics Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children, Safety Commission WarnsAlso available in: SpanishAccording 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 CommissionChild Safety - Home Safety Council 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 CouncilConsumer Product Safety Commission PublicationsAlso available in: SpanishView and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues.... Details >U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionDeveloping a Fire Escape Plan 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 CouncilHands on Home Safety Brochure Also available in: Spanish 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 CouncilHome Safety for People with Alzheimer's DiseaseAlso available in: SpanishThis 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 AgingHow To Prepare for Severe Storms and Hurricanes 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 CouncilInstalling and Testing Smoke Alarms 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 CouncilThink Safe Be Safe: Create Your Hands On Home Safety Checklist 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 CouncilThink Safe Be Safe: Fire Prevention Tips 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
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