A home fire can be a scary experience for adults, let alone children. House fires in the United States resulted in almost 3,000 deaths and over 13,000 injuries in 2008, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Kids can play a role in not just...
Keeping your child safe is a top priority for any parent. Teaching them to be wary of strangers, to stay in large groups in public and to be suspicious of Internet predators are things you can to do keep your children safe. There are other...
Each week, close to 11 children die in a fire-related death in this country. Preventing fires and the deaths associated with them happens by educating children at a young age and creating plans for dealing with emergencies. Teaching fire safety...
Toddlers by their very nature like to explore their environment. Unfortunately they do so with little awareness of the dangers inherent in this exploration. Among children ages 1 to 4, accidental injuries accounted 35 percent of all fatalities in...
Assistive listening technologies are devices to help the deaf and hard of hearing participate in everyday communication, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. These specialized devices are used in addition to hearing aids...
Creating a safe home for your baby and child requires more than installing a few outlet covers or gating off the stairs. While these steps can be an important part of childproofing the home for your newly mobile baby, home safety also involves...
Home fires killed over 2,700 people and injured over 13,000 more in 2008, and around eight people die in home fires every day, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Educating preschool children about home and school fire safety...
Prevention of third-degree burns begins by removing potential hazards that can cause burns in the first place. Examine your home or work environment for anything that is "an accident waiting to happen." There are simple measures you can take that...
Impaired eyesight, hindered mobility and other disabilities make the elderly predisposed to experience falls and other accidents, according to Hartford County’s Office on Aging in Maryland. These accidents can have long-term impacts on an...
Home should be the safest place for children, but sometimes even the most well-intentioned families have accidents or mishaps in the home. Keeping children safe in the home takes work, vigilance and an understanding of the dangers in the average...
Hearing and vision loss, chronic disease and limited mobility are challenges frequently associated with aging. Thanks to technology, many products are available to help compensate for physical limitations, perform tasks and manage activities of...
You may have heard the saying, "Prevention is better than cure." We spend most of our time indoors, either at home, work or school, therefore, it stands to reason that most diseases are spread in the home and accidents are more likely to occur...
Child safety procedures can help prevent physical and emotional harm to children. Injury is the principal cause of death among children, according to the Yale Medical Group. That's why precautions like child-proofing your home are so important....
One of your most important responsibilities as a parent is to keep your baby safe. Your home can present several hazards to your baby as she begins to be more mobile. Taking steps to childproof your home will give you peace of mind and will allow...
Toddlers, children between the ages of 1 and 4, have many safety concerns due to this age group's natural propensity for curiosity, lack of impulse control, experimentation, increased mobility and desire for more independence. Safety risks to...
Daycare provides parents with a place for their children to reside while they work or attend school. The selection of child care is one of the most important choices a parent makes. It is imperative to find a situation that is safe and nurturing...
As a parent, one of your most important jobs is to teach your children how to keep themselves safe. Several programs exist to make the job easier for you. Your child's school may use programs to teach children various ways to stay safe. Look into...
If you have a full-time job in an office, you spend a large portion of your life in your workplace. You may not think of your office as a dangerous place, but you can be hurt on the job just as you can at home. Safety in the workplace begins by...
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 2.5 million children are injured or killed in their homes each year. Babyproofing your home can help you avoid accidents and keep your baby safe. Some babyproofing measures can wait until your...
According to the Federal Interagency forum on Child and Family Statistics, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 14. In addition, nonfatal injuries are the main causes of child morbidity, disability and...
From the time of birth until they are fully able to take care of themselves, parents have an obligation to protect their children from danger. These dangers change over time, and parents' duties will range from taking simple home safety measures...
Keeping your kids safe requires care and attention. You need to establish a safe environment at home, ensure they buckle up in the car and gear them up properly when they are old enough to participate in sports. You also need to teach them safety...
Life expectancy is a good gauge to determine how healthy a population is, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 1900 and 2006, Americans' life expectancy increased from 45 to 76. But obesity continues to increase...
You have a double responsibility when it comes to keeping your family safe. You must take care of things such as smoke alarms and auto maintenance, and you must establish guidelines for your children. Following family safety rules can not only...
Groups like Kids and Cars work to reduce the number of car accidents caused from non-traffic accidents like backing over children. Rolling over children with the front of the car and leaving children in cars also contribute to fatal accidents....
When you create a family fire-escape plan, first make a sketch or obtain the floor plan of the house in which you live. Make sure you draw in all the available escape options like windows, interior and exterior doors. You should also draw in the...
While the requirements to become a foster parent may differ from state to state, each state shares similar minimum requirements. There are several general requirements foster homes nationwide must meet. Prospective foster parents must not only...
About 1,700 fires happen annually in on- and off-campus college student housing, and 150 occur in sorority and fraternity houses, the American Society of Safety Engineers reports. A National Fire Protection Association study of the period from...
Homes are full of potential fire dangers. The use of matches, cigarettes, candles and electronics all increase the risk of a devastating fire starting within your home. Educating, planning and practicing fire safety with your children can reduce...
