A recent study reports that pediatric battery-related emergency department visits have increased in the past decade. Data from 2010-2019 showed that the frequency of such visits has more than doubled since a previous study that looked at data from 1990-2009. In the United States, a child under the age of 18 visits an emergency department […]
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Between 2014-2018, almost three out of every five home fire deaths occurred in properties with no smoke alarms (41%) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16%), according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Having a working smoke alarm results in a 55% lower risk of dying compared to being in a home with […]
Railroad Safety: Trains Can’t Yield
Did you know that a person or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the United States? Over half of these collisions happen at crossings with lights and/or gates, according to Operation Lifesaver. Railroad Safety Week takes place each September to raise awareness for improving safety on and around railroads. In this […]
Child Passenger Safety: Car Seat Registration and Checks
September is National Child Passenger Safety Month! There are events throughout the country this month to help parents learn how to install and use car seats properly. Car Seat Checks Safe Kids coalitions host car seat checkup events and inspection stations. Checkup events are one-time events held in parking lots of places like malls and […]
School Bus Stop Safety Tips
Riding the bus to and from school is much safer than traveling by car. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that students are approximately 70x more likely to arrive at school safely when traveling by bus. School buses are highly visible and regulated. They’re also designed to be safer than automobiles in […]
