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Safety Issues
Latest News
- Latest News
- National Safety Month June 2005 (06/01/2005, Center for Mental Health Services)
- Green Laser Pointers Can Damage Eyes (05/19/2005, Reuters Health)
- Some Progress Made in U.S. Patient Safety (05/19/2005, United Press International)
Specific Conditions
- Specific Conditions
- Climb It Safe! (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Escalator Safety (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- How Safe Is Your Kitchen? (Shriners Hospitals for Children)
- JAMA Patient Page: Pedestrian Safety (American Medical Association)
- Lawn and Garden Safety Tips (American College of Emergency Physicians)
- Lightning Injury (American College of Emergency Physicians)
- New, Safer Propane Tank for Barbecue Grills Helps to Avoid Gas Leaks (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Safety Tips for Being Handy in the Home (American College of Emergency Physicians)
- Snow Thrower Safety Alert (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Woods and Camping Safety for the Whole Family (Nemours Foundation)
Related Issues
- Related Issues
- Commission Issues Pressure Washer Warning (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Extension Cords (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also available in: Spanish - GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Guns and Your Family (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in: Spanish - Household Safety Checklist (Nemours Foundation)
- Lightning Safety (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Metal Ladders and Electricity Don't Mix (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Power Lawnmowers (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Primer on Summer Safety (Food and Drug Administration)
- Spotlight on Injuries from Fireworks (National Center for Injury Prevention and Control)
- Thrift Store Safety Checklist for Consumers and Thrift Stores (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Also available in: Spanish - What You Need to Know about Natural Gas Detectors (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
Also available in: Spanish - Window Safety Tips (National Safety Council)
- Winter Wise Tips (Environmental Protection Agency)
Research
- Research
- Certain Gun Storage Practices Can Reduce Risk of Youth Firearm Injuries, Suicide (American Medical Association)
Organizations
- Organizations
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American Red Cross
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Emergency Nurses Association
- National Safety Council
Children
- Children
- MedlinePlus: Child Safety (National Library of Medicine)
Also available in: Spanish
Teenagers
- Teenagers
- Working Safely: Advice for Teens (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in: Spanish
Seniors
- Seniors
- Safety for Older Consumers Home Safety Checklist (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Also available in: Spanish