Safety Library
At Home
Everything you need to know to keep your kids safe while cooking
On the Road
Each Year Nearly 500 Pedestrians Ages 19 and Under Are Killed
At Play
At Play
Practice responsible sledding, safe environment and equipment
WHAT ARE THE INJURY FACTS FOR YOUTH WHEN SLEDDING?
- Injuries commonly occur in collisions with fixed objects (e.g. trees and fences) and other people
- Sledding in an area that is open to vehicular traffic significantly increases the risk of severe injury.
- The absence of adult supervision increases the risk of injury.
- Common injuries include head trauma, fractured bones, and contusions or abrasions.
On the Road
Be Prepared and Get Useful Tips
Winter driving can hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. This sheet provides safety tips for your residents to help prevent motor vehicle injuries due to winter storms.
On the Road
Free
Child Passenger Safety Seat Event
At Home
Ways of preventing fires
Nationwide, every year, nearly 2,000 children ages 14 and under are injured in residential fires, and more than 400 die. Approximately 80 percent of all fire-related deaths and injuries occur in the home.
In partnership with
Brought to you by
KJ Feury RN APN, C
karenjean.feury@atlantichealth.org
Phone: 973-971-4327
Fax: 973-290-7350