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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
    4 Girls Health
    This site, part of HHS' National Women's Health Information Center, provides girls ages 10-16 with information on fitness, nutrition, stress management, disabilities, chronic illness, relationships wi... Details >
    National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    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 Guide to Staying Safe In the Car and On the Bus  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Information and advice for kids about riding safely in a car and on a bus. Talks about why it is best to wear a seatbelt when riding in a care and discusses safety rules for riding the bus.... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
    Written for parents, this brochure discusses children's risks of exposure to exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders. The document is available in Spanish and English and provides tips for par... Details >
    U.S. Department of Justice
    A Safe Crib For Your Baby
    Also available in: Spanish
    Important crib safety information provided to parents on putting babies to sleep safely. This information is in keeping with CPSC's Safe Cribs for Kids Campaign. Families can call 1-866-SafeCrib for ... Details >
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    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
    AgSafe: Safely Working Around Agricultural Machinery
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet presents strategies for the safe operation of farming equipment and agricultural machinery. Equipment inspection, appropriate attire, accident prevention, hand signals, and lockout/bl... Details >
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    An Ounce of Prevention Keeps the Germs Away
    A public education campaign about simple health behaviors that can help prevent infectious diseases. This site links to resources on some simple things you and your family can do to prevent getting in... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Avian and Pandemic Flu: Health and Safety
    An informed and prepared public is essential to minimizing the health effects of a pandemic and the resulting consequences to society. This page contains important health and safety information concer... Details >
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Organizations
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    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
    HUD USER, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    International Nuclear Safety Center
    Mine Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
    National Injury Information Clearinghouse, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    National Pesticide Information CenterExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    NIOSH Information Inquiry Service
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

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