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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 >
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 >
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 >
This article is written to teach kids about gun safety and about ways they can protect themselves from being hurt by guns.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >