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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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