Accident Prevention Articles

1). How To Run Safely By : John Myre
Running is a great way to get in shape. But there are precautions you must take to avoid injuries, to prevent accidents, and to avert those rare circumstances where there are people who might intend to harm you.
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2). Accident Prevention Begins with Individual Awareness By : Gary S. Rothstein
Whether you drive a car, SUV, RV or long haul truck, it’s vital to always bring along one item … “safety awareness”! The safe operation of any vehicle is determined by the attentiveness, alertness and ability of an individual to focus on the task at hand. Increasing your own driver awareness can go a long way to help prevent the costly accidents, fatalities and material losses that affect us all.
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3). Skydiving Accident Prevention and Training By : James Hunt
The danger in skydiving has decreased noticeably over the years. One detail that shocks a lot of non-skydivers is that most skydiving losses are attributed to jumper mistakes...
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4). How To Prevent Home Fires By : John Myre
About 3,000 people die each year in home fires in the U.S., and tens of thousands are injured. This article gives you some tips on how to prevent these fires.
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5). How To Enjoy The Snow And Ice Safely By : John Myre
There is nothing prettier than snow and ice twinkling in the sun, but there are also few things more treacherous.
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6). Halloween - Keeping Your Kids Safe! By : John Myre
Halloween is the most dangerous day of the year for kids, according to Prevent Blindness America. The key to safety is developing a Personal Safety Plan for the trick-or-treaters.
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7). Arrive Alive: How To Drive Long Distances Safely By : John Myre
Driving long distances can increase the risk of a motor vehicle accident. This article gives you some tips on how to avoid these dangers.
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8). How To Enjoy Arts And Crafts Hobbies Safely By : John Myre
Hobbies help adults and children relax and develop new skills. But in our desire to enjoy our hobbies, we must not overlook the dangers that exist with some hobbies. Practicing safe habits is a vital part of any hobby activity.
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9). How To Barbecue Safely By : John Myre
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 15,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year due to injuries associated with gas and charcoal grills. However, there are ways to assure your grilling tears are limited to the culinary effect of slicing a thick, juicy Vidalia onion.
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10). How To Fish Safely By : John Myre
Fishing is a wonderful sport, but safety must always be the first thing you consider before trying to land the big one. Annually, over 60,000 fishing injuries require emergency room treatment. Eye injuries from fishing are the No. 1 sports-related eye injury. Most fishing injuries are caused by fishing hooks, while most fatalities are the result of drowning.
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11). How To Use Fireworks Safely By : John Myre
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are more than 10,000 emergency room cases related to fireworks each year. Sadder still, there are deaths.
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12). How To Water Ski Safely By : John Myre
According to the National Safety Council, about 5 million Americans water ski each year, and approximately 6,500 require emergency room treatment. Most of these injuries are the result of carelessness and poor preparation.
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13). How To Use Electricity Safely By : John Myre
According to the National Safety Council, more than 500 deaths occur in the United States each year as a result of home electrical fires and electrocutions. Here are some very important actions you should take to protect your family.
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14). How To Avoid Illness During Your Hospital Stay By : John Myre
While estimates vary, every year tens of thousands of people die or are harmed in hospitals due to preventable incidents. And while incorrect surgeries make the headlines, infections and drug interactions cause most problems. Here are some safety tips.
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15). The Impressive Safety Measures In Automobiles Today By : Kenneth Scott
With rapid advancement in technology, cars have undergone a paradigm change in their appearance as well as the speed that they are capable of achieving.
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16). How To Protect Your Eyes By : John Myre
More than 200,000 Americans each year are treated in emergency rooms for eye injuries, and nearly a million people have permanently lost some degree of their eyesight due to injury. Almost all of these mishaps could have been avoided.
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17). How To Stay Safe On ATVs By : John Myre
Each year, over 125,000 injuries requiring emergency room treatment happen to people riding ATVs. In recent years, ATV-related deaths exceeded 700 annually. About 25 percent of the deaths occur to children under age 16. A little attention to safety will pay big dividends.
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18). How To Prevent Poisonings By : John Myre
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than two million unintentional human poisoning exposures a year in the United States, and approximately 20,000 deaths. These accidents can be prevented.
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19). How To Keep Your Child Safe On A Playground By : John Myre
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 200,000 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year as a result of injuries related to playground equipment, and about 15 children die. Here are some suggestions to help your kids "Run along and play safely."
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20). How To Ride Your Bicycle Safely By : John Myre
Each year, about 500,000 people require emergency room treatment due to bicycle crashes, and about 800 people die. Approximately 75 percent of the deaths result from a head injury. Following are some simple, easy-to-follow guidelines that will keep the pleasure in biking.
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21). How To Paint Safely By : John Myre
Painting is an activity that most of us perform infrequently. This makes us more susceptible to accidents. The next time you plan to use a brush, keep these things in mind.
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22). How To Avoid Falls At Home By : John Myre
Falls are the leading cause of preventable deaths in the home. According to the National Safety Council, each year about 12,000 people die from falls in their homes. Anyone is susceptible to a fall. However, with forethought, most falls can be prevented.
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