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The quest for a better, safer bicycle helmet
Whether helmet use should be mandatory for bicycle riders is a heated topic. You’re undoubtedly better off wearing a helmet if an accident occurs, and the importance of wearing a helmet increases with the significance of the accident. But while helmets have come a long way since the strappy leather head coverings some cyclists wore before the 1970s, they still don’t do much to protect us from concussions. Helmet experts are calling for radically new designs to improve safety. Read the full article here.
Hot Car Dangers
Leaving children in hot cars, even for a few minutes, can lead to series inquiries and death. In the last two years, at least 55 children have died in hot cars. For more information: The Administration for Children and Families has teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Safe Kids USA for the Look Before you Lock campaign, which includes a website with free downloads at: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/InandAroundtheCar/heatstroke.htm Other valuable websites to help keep kids safe in the car: Safer Car, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/InandAroundtheCar/heatstroke.htm Kids and Cars: http://www.kidsandcars.org/how-kids-get-hurt/heat-stroke/ Safe Kids USA: http://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/and-around-cars
Portable Generators Safety Tips
Portable generators can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Major causes of injuries and fatalities occur due to the following: Shocks and electrocution from improper use of power Accidentally energizing other electrical systems Carbon monoxide from a generator’s exhaust Fires from improperly refueling or inappropriately storing fuel The most effective way to avoid injuries is to make sure you fully understand the proper operating procedures. Click here to learn more.
3 Toy Tips to Keep Your Child Safe This Holiday Season…and All Year Long
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Safer chemicals would benefit both consumers and workers
A recent publication ’Safer chemicals would benefit both consumers and workers’. You can read the full article here.