2016 Resource Guide In 2012, nearly 6,000 children aged 0 through 4 were hospitalized and another 55,000 were treated and released from U.S. emergency rooms for medication poisoning (Health Care Utilization Project, National Inpatient Sample and National Emergency Department Sample, 2012). These poisonings resulted in $154 million in medical spending and $14 million in parent…
About CSN Contact Us Every year in the US, 3,572 people die from drowning. Nine hundred and forty five of them are children. Children account for one out of four drowning deaths. This infographic from the Children’s Safety Network covers the demographics of drownings, locations of drownings, near drowning, and prevention. Swim safely this summer!…
Everything You Know About Surviving Rip Currents Is Wrong About 100 people in the U.S. drown after being sucked out to sea in rips each year, and new research has experts arguing over how best to escape them. Australia has figured it out, why haven’t we? David Ferry Jun 22, 2016 Conventional wisdom says that…
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4.8 Million Vehicles That Can Get Stuck in Cruise Control This is so terrifying! By Lindsey Murray May 25, 2018 GETTY IMAGES Fiat Chrysler has announced a recall of 4.8 million vehicles after it discovered a malfunction that could prevent drivers from turning off cruise control. The company found that a short circuit may trigger when drivers…
MARIO VITTONE http://www.soundingsonline.com FEB 21, 2018 Coast Guard Are you thinking about heading south to warmer climes to get a break from winter’s snowy, slushy, icy punishment? It’s a great strategy, but it means you’ll often rely on others for you boating-related activities. For the next few weeks, I’ll be talking about what to look…
By Emily Scace Jun 8, 2018 https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com June is National Safety Month, an observance organized by the National Safety Council (NSC) with the goal of raising awareness of the leading causes of injury and death both on and off the job. For Week 2, the NSC is focusing on wellness, which includes fatigue, substance abuse, and other issues…
You or a loved one may be injured or seriously ill. Or you may be the first person at an accident scene. Do you know what to do? Speed is crucial in a medical emergency. Knowing how to respond quickly can help save lives.Who to call in an emergency Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a…
More than 36 children die in overheated cars every year in the United States, research shows, adding up to more than 600 deaths since 1998. By Daily Light report AUSTIN The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning residents that warmer weather places children at higher risk of injury or death if left unattended in…
Seasonal Safety Issues Each season comes with its own particular safety risks, and children can face different and unique dangers at different times of the year. In this chapter, we discuss some of the common seasonal safety concerns that parents may wonder about. Please select from the menu on the left , or scroll down…