10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety
These ten tips for bicycle safety are intended for use by children, parents, and the general public. The information is presented as a public service by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat details...
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation |
A Consumer's Guide to Bicycle Helmets
This article discusses bicycle helmets and how and when they can be used to prevent head injury if you have a spill on your bicycle. Includes statistics on rider crashes. details...
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute |
Accident Report: Fatal Facts
Links to actual accident reports that describe fatal workplace injuries. The reports are representative of fatalities caused by improper work practices. details...
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor |
Child Passenger Safety
This site provides information and advice on a variety of car safety issues for the family. Includes information on buying a safe car; and child safety issues -- air-bags and car seats. details...
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation |
Child Restraint, Belt Laws
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...
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety |
Consumer Product Safety Commission Kids Page
This kids' page features brainteasers and tips on home safety, product safety, and bicycle safety. details...
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
CPSC Publications - Fire and Burn Prevention
This web page links users to a variety of publications regarding fire and burn prevention. Publications address children's sleepwear, fire detectors, chimneys, clothes dryers, curling irons, and fire details...
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Curious Kids Set Fires: A Factsheet for Teaching Children Fire Safety
This fact sheet encourages parents to teach children at an early age about the dangers of fireplay in an effort to prevent child injuries, fire deaths and firesetting behavior in the future. The fact details...
United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Driving Skills in Older Adults
Advice for older adults about how to decide if they still have the skills needed to drive safely. details...
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Elderly Care/Aging Issues
Links to information, concerns, health topics and conditions related to aging and the elderly. Some topics covered include cardiovascular health, accidents in the home, urinary and fecal incontinence details...
American Academy of Family Physicians |