Seat Belt Laws and Enhanced Safety Enforcement
Seat belts are arguably the most protective safety measure a person can take to avoid serious injury or death when involved in a motor vehicle crash. The simple use of a safety restraint cuts the risk of death and significant injury for drivers and other front-seat passengers by nearly 50%, and rear-seat occupants by upwards...
Seat Belt Laws and Enhanced Safety Enforcement Continue reading…3 (possible) reasons school buses don’t have seat belts
A school bus in Chattanooga, Tennessee, slammed into a tree last November. Six elementary school students died. And across the U.S., everyone asked: Why don't school buses have seat belts? Now, 18 states—including Washington—are considering laws requiring schools to add safety belts to their buses. In Washington, a proposed bill would mandate that all new...
3 (possible) reasons school buses don’t have seat belts Continue reading…Drivers on alert: it’s back-to-school time
It’s a dangerous time of year: during the summer, drivers fall out of the habit of slowing down in school zones, and stopping for buses. Every driver – not just parents – needs to stay alert behind the wheel. Do not text or use your cell phone while driving. Buses are back in traffic. Yes,...
Drivers on alert: it’s back-to-school time Continue reading…Easy ways to make your home safer today – Summer Safety
Spend 5 minutes in a medication sweep. 60,000 kids end up in an ER every year after getting into medicine. Take a few minutes and assess: Is all of the medicine in a cabinet or container? It’s easy to forget a bottle on the kitchen counter, or next to a sick child’s bed: do a...
Easy ways to make your home safer today – Summer Safety Continue reading…5 Tips for Safe Summer Sports
About 4 million kids will sustain an injury from sports this year. Most of these injuries are preventable. 1. Check the gear. Are the shoes fitted and comfortable? Does the activity call for shin guards, elbow pads, or a helmet? Biking, skating and skateboarding are responsible for about half of sports head injuries: Safe Kids...
5 Tips for Safe Summer Sports Continue reading…Summer Safety for July 4: forget the sparklers
Fireworks (and burn injuries) If you are setting off fireworks this weekend, it is your responsibility to keep people safe. Your ignition area should be clear of trees and branches, and point away from buildings. Light fireworks one at a time. Have a bucket of water ready, and a hose nearby. Never re-light a...
Summer Safety for July 4: forget the sparklers Continue reading…Summer Safety: bullies, babysitters, and why it’s the most dangerous time of year for teenagers
Teens are more likely to be exposed to drugs and alcohol during summer months. Health experts say the best way to prevent destructive behaviors is to provide a structured environment, be clear about your rules, and have an “I’ll come and get you any time you need help” policy with your teenager. Bullying doesn’t end...
Summer Safety: bullies, babysitters, and why it’s the most dangerous time of year for teenagers Continue reading…Summer Safety: Pools, life jackets, and what drowning REALLY looks like
1. You can drown hours after swimming. It’s called Secondary Drowning, and occurs when fluid gets into the lungs. Every person who is rescued from water should be taken to a hospital- even if they appear to be fine. 2. There is no reason to be out in open water without a life jacket: you...
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