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Bicycle/Helmet Safety
- Always wear an approved bicycle safety helmet.
- Stop and check for traffic before you enter a street.
- Avoid riding after dark or if weather is bad.
- Obey traffic signs, signals and pavement markings.
- Drive on the right side of the street.
- Be extra careful turning left.
- Slow down when you approach intersections.
- Give cars and pedestrians the right-of-way.
- Avoid broken pavement, litter, loose gravel, and mud. Any of these may cause you to loose control of your bike.
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Boating Safety
- Always wear a coast guard-approved life jacket when boating.
- Never mix alcohol with boating.
- Check weather conditions before leaving the shore.
- Never carry more passengers on your craft than specified.
- Know your waterways. Travel in suitable areas for your boat.
- Designate 1/3 of your fuel for your destination, 1/3 for your return, and 1/3 for reserve.
- Assure that at least 2 people are aware of your intended course and time schedule.
- Make sure that your boat is properly maintained. Have your boat routinely inspected for safety.
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Camping Safety
- Keep first aid supplies and emergency telephone numbers accessible at all times.
- Know where the nearest telephone or ranger station is located, and carry a cell phone if possible.
- Dress children in several layers of clothing. The inner layer should be a breathable, synthetic material that pulls moisture from the skin.
- Remember, a child's body temperature changes faster than an adult's.
- Check the weather forecast before you leave.
- Pack essentials, such as flashlights, extra food, water and rain gear in case of bad weather.
- Make sure sleeping bags are clean, warm and dry.
- Inform others where you are camping and when you'll return. Teach kids how to be safe and responsible in the outdoors.
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Car Entrapment
- Never leave your child in an unattended car, even with the windows down.
- Always lock your car door and trunks even when at home.
- Be aware of child-resistant locks.
- Make sure that all the children leave the vehicle when you reach your destination.
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Child Seat Safety
- Carefully read car seat instructions and the vehicle service manual section on child restraints.
- Children 12 years of age and younger should ride in the back seat.
- Secure the child properly in the correct restraint.
- Get a tight fit. The seat shouldn't move more than 1 inch from side to side forward or backward.
- Child should ride in a rear-facing seat until they exceed the height & weight limits of the car seat.
- Children 1 year old and 20-40 pounds should be in a front-facing car seat, if they can no longer ride rear-facing.
- Children 40-80 (4-8 years old) should be in booster seats.
- Children over 80 pounds can fit correctly in a lap/shoulder belt.
- Have your car seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
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Crib Safety
- Make sure that there are no slats missing, cracked, loose or splintered.
- The crib should not have any sharp or jagged edges.
- Screws and bolts are tightly holding the crib together.
- Mattress is covered with a well fitting crib sheet.
- Crib slats should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
- Crib corner posts should flush with end panels.
- Lowered crib sides should be at least 26 inches from the mattress support in its lowest position.
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Fire and Burns
- Keep matches, lighters, and other heat sources out of children's reach.
- Remove anything too close to the fireplace.
- Avoid plugging in several appliance cords into the same electrical socket or extension cord.
- Teach your child to crawl under the smoke while covering their mouths and noses.
- Teach children to stop drop and roll.
- Plan and practice escape routes out of each room of the house.
- Teach children to never go back into a burning building.
- Store flammable liquids such as gasoline outside your home.
- Turn pot handle toward the middle of the stove. Use the back burners when possible.
- Keep hot liquids away from children.
- Keep children a safe distance from stoves and heaters.
- Install smoke detectors in your house and check them twice a month.
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Fireworks Safety
- Do not allow young children to play with fireworks under any circumstances.
- Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision.
- Keep unused fireworks away from firing area.
- Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
- Sparklers are not harmless; they reach a temperature of 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.
- Do not try to relight or handle a malfunctioning firework.
- Douse firework debris with water before deposing in a garbage can.
- Keep a bucket of water nearby in case of emergencies.
- Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area, away from houses, dry leaves or grass, and flammable liquids.
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Home Safety
- Store dangerous items out of reach of children.
- Lock medicine cabinets.
- Keep beds and cribs away from windows and drapery.
- Remove matches, lighters, and breakable knickknacks away from children's reach.
- Cover all unused electrical outlets.
- Keep first aid supplies on hand.
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Hot Weather Safety
- Keep sun exposure and physical activity to a minimum during periods of extreme heat.
- Spend as many hours as possible in a cool place.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid alcohol.
- Eat regularly, avoiding large meals and overeating.
- If you feel unusually weak, dizzy, or confused. Get Help. Call 911.
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Lawnmower Safety
- Know how to operate your equipment.
- Dress properly for the job.
- Handle gas carefully.
- Clear the area before you start.
- Keep children and pets away from the work area.
- Operate carefully and follow safety procedures.
- Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
- Wear hearing and eye protection.
- Mow across hills to avoid falls.
- Keep the mower flat on the ground. Never lift the mower.
- Shut off the engine when adjusting mower height.
- If you hit something, stop the mower and shut it off. Check for damage before starting the mower again.
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Pedestrian Safety
- Do not allow children under 10 to cross the street alone.
- Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.
- Understand and obey traffic signals.
- Walk facing traffic when on the sidewalk.
- Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.
- Cross at corners of streets using appropriate traffic signals.
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Playground Safety
- Check to make sure that playground equipment is age-appropriate.
- Avoid hard playground surfacing.
- Actively supervise children using playground equipment.
- Make sure that the equipment does not have splintering wood or metal.
- The area should be checked for broken glass and other garbage.
- Do not allow children to jump from the equipment.
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Sports and Recreation
- Get a general health exam and orthopedic exam before competing.
- Check playing fields and courts for hazards before each game and practice.
- Make sure children always wear appropriate safety gear.
- Ensure warm ups and stretching will be administered before and after each game and practice.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of water.
- Make sure your child is actively supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
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Symptoms of Heat Stroke
- An extremely high body temperature
- Red, hot, dry skin
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
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Toy Safety
- Use recommended age labeling as a guide and look for warnings and other safety messages on toy packaging.
- Avoid toys with small parts that could be swallowed or inhaled.
- Check for well-sewn seams on stuffed animals and cloth dolls.
- Purchase a toy storage chest that has a removable lid.
- Make sure that points on toys have blunted edges.
- Electric toys are only to be used by children over the age of 8.
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Water Safety
- Assure children's safety by having them wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
- Never drink alcohol in or-around water.
- Actively supervise children in or around water.
- Enclose your pool or spa with a four sided fence at least four feet high.
- Empty and turn over wading pools.
- Learn CPR and keep rescue equipment, telephone, and emergency numbers by the pool.
- Use door alarms, pool alarms and automatic pool covers for extra protection.
- Teach your child to swim.
- Teach your child to never run, push, or jump on others in or around water.
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