Community Safety

Recreational Safety and Kids Injury Prevention Activities

Fri, 31 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

One of the most important things we can do to protect our children’s future is make sure they grow up in a healthy environment in or outside the home. These fun activities will teach children about recreational safety for air quality and how to stay healthy when the air quality is bad, especially for managing asthma during playtime. Unintentional falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for children, 2,578,235 injuries requiring treatment in an emergency room. These injuries resulted from activities such as climbing on furniture, playing near an unsecured window, falling downstairs or playing on playgrounds. Download brief explanations, posters, and guide for injuries to first aid when it is needed.

Teen and Young Workers Safety and Health on the Job

Fri, 24 May 2019 11:28:24 +0000

Child labor laws restrict the types of jobs and the hours that youth under age 18 can work. These laws also prohibit workers under age 18 from using certain equipment. Learn about the federal and state child labor laws that apply to young workers.

Safety Around Railroad Tracks Activities and Videos

Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

ALWAYS EXPECT A TRAIN. Being rail safe means being careful around railroad tracks. Trains are cool and fun, but you have to be careful when you are around them. Parents, it is never too early to teach your kids about rail safety. You are free to download and share our list of coloring sheets and activity books for railroad safety and railroad track rules. This information for motorists, pedestrians, and people at station platforms using fun teaching tools

Your Journey to School and Community Events – Pedestrian Safety Activities

Wed, 01 May 2019 10:16:43 +0000

These activities educate and raise awareness of the dangers encountered as a pedestrian. If you travel to school daily by walking, cycling or, as a passenger, you must always be alert and aware of your surroundings to ensure that you stay safe. These activities include educational activities for individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families to achieve their desired quality of life by promoting and supporting full community inclusion, community membership, independence, productivity and social participation.

Kids School Bus and Public Transportation Safety Activities

Wed, 01 May 2019 10:16:43 +0000

School buses are the safest mode of motorized transportation for getting children to and from school, but injuries can occur if kids are not careful and aware when getting on and off the bus. These safety downloads provide tips for parents in teaching their children about walking to the bus stop, waiting for the bus and how to behave on the bus.

Child Passenger Safety Educational Activities

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Child Passenger Safety: Addressing car seats, booster seats and seat belts. These safety actions confront the greatest cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States and around the world. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death among children ages 1 to 19.

Educational Activities About Road and Motor Vehicle Safety

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 20:52:40 +0000

Motor vehicle collisions (MVC) are the number one cause of unintentional death among children 1 to 19 years of age. In 2017, teenagers ages 14-19 accounted for 75 percent of MVC fatalities among children.