Preventing Child Drownings: How to Plan for the Unexpected

CPSC

Child drowning is a silent death. There is no splashing to alert anyone that a child is in trouble — and it can happen in the time it takes to answer a phone. Each year, nationwide, about 300 children under 5 years old drown in swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family. In […]

Trampoline Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know

CPSC

Trampolines are one of the most popular backyard activities of the summer — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that the risks are far greater than most families realize. CPSC estimates that in 2014 alone there were 104,691 hospital emergency room-treated injuries associated with trampolines. CPSC is also aware of a total […]

CDC: How to Prevent Pink Eye

CDC

Key points If you have pink eye If you have pink eye, you can help limit its spread to other people by following these steps. Wash hands often Keep your eyes clean Use and clean contact lenses properly Reduce the risk of spreading to others If you are around someone with pink eye If you […]

Gas Grill Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Fire Up This Summer

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Every summer, thousands of Americans fire up their liquid propane (LP) or natural gas grills at the start of barbecue season — but before you light up, there are critical safety precautions the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants every grill owner to know. Many accidents occur after a grill has been unused over […]

Riding Lawnmowers: What You Need to Know Before You Mow

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Millions of Americans fire up their riding mowers every summer without giving it a second thought — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says these machines are far more dangerous than most people realize. CPSC estimates that 35,000 consumer injuries related to riding mower incidents were treated in hospital emergency rooms annually during […]

Warning: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard with Camping Equipment

CPSC

Camping season brings millions of Americans into the outdoors — but one invisible, odorless killer follows them right into their tents and campers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from camping equipment is a serious and deadly hazard. From 2006–2010, CPSC is aware of at least 26 people […]