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bicycle helmet, proper usage, home safety, fire safe home, car seats, fire safety, bicycle safety, water safety accidents, the most common cause of death in children 14 years old, younger, in fact, accidents cause more childhood deaths than diseases, drugs, violence, many accidents, children, adults, avoided, simple safety measures, fire safety, install smoke detectors in hallways, sleeping areas, kitchen, garage, test them once a month, change the batteries regularly, not smoke in bed, keep matches, flammable materials out of reach of children, never leave a burning candle, fireplace fire unattended, establish fire escape routes from every room in house, teach family members what to, in case of a fire, have semi-annual home fire drills to practice escaping, keep fire extinguishers in handy locations, have at least one extinguisher on each level of home, know how, use a fire extinguisher, in an emergency, must be able to act fast, teach children, fires, explain how they, accidentally started, prevent them, make sure household wiring is up-to-date, store flammable materials away from heat sources, water heaters, open-flame space heaters, supervise children, using fireworks, never assume that a child, read, follow safety instructions, hotel fire safety, after checking into a hotel, always find the exits, fire alarm closest to room, point these out, staying, in the room, re         View the hotel's safety information in room, not smoke in bed, fire outside of room, always feel the door, opening it, hot, not open it, telephone, leave room, take room key, get back into room nearest exit is blocked, forced to stay in room, telephone, turn off the air-conditioning, heating systems, open window slightly, ventilation, to help keep smoke from entering into room, soak sheets, towels, stuff them under the door, stay close, floor, the freshest air, hold a wet washcloth over face, not attempt to run though smoke, flames, not use any elevators, a fire, electrical, could shut down, trapping inside, bicycle safety, wear a bike helmet, make sure bikes, the right size, a child, able to straddle a bike, feet on the ground, young children should use bikes, coaster brakes, the kind that brake, pedal backwards, hand brakes, a child's hands, large enough, strong enough, use the levers, avoid riding at night, at all possible, make sure bike has reflectors, stop at stop signs, check, traffic, turning, never ride out into a street, stopping, ride on the same side, the road, the cars, predictable, ride defensively, ride where drivers of cars, see you, bicycles, frequently hit by cars, the driver, did not know the bike was, many accidents have been avoided, the biker was watching out, cars, wear brightly colored clothing so that motorists, see you, child safety, space between crib bars, no more than 2.5 inches, distance, mattress, top, the rail, over 2 feet, not put extra blankets, stuffed animals, crib, a baby, not place a baby on the stomach to sleep, always keep one hand on an infant who is lying on a changing table, place gates, top, bottom of each stairway, cover unused electrical sockets, keep cleaning fluids, bug poisons, chemicals well out of a child's reach, avoid storing toxic substances in unmarked, inappropriate containers, food containers, suspect poisoning, have questions, call 1-800-222-1222, buy medicines, child-resistant caps, place all medications out, the reach of children, put safety latches on cabinets that a child should not open, keep knives, matches out of reach, keep plastic bags away from children, keep children away from hot drinks, stove tops, cooking on the stove, make sure that pot, pan handles, turned, middle, the stove, handles that hang over the edge, the stove reached by a curious toddler, keep toys, small parts out, the reach of infants, toddlers, stuffed animals, buttons, avoid putting dangerous items, waste basket where a young child might find them, keep toilet lids down, never leave infants, children unattended, bathtub, check water temperature, bath, placing a child, set the hot water heater thermostat to no more than 130°f, heating a baby bottle, always test the milk temperature, prevent burning baby's mouth, inspect playground equipment, signs of deterioration, weakness, teach children what to, strangers approach them, teach them at an early age that no one should touch private areas, make sure children know address, teach them to call 911, in trouble, teach children to watch, cars on streets, must stop, look both ways, listen, approaching traffic, children must also be very aware of cars on driveways, in parking lots, cars backing up cannot see small children, supervise young children at all times, household safety, wear protective footwear, eye wear, mowing the lawn, operating power tools, working, a chisel, hammering metal on metal, keep tools away from children, old enough, use them properly, all stairways should have a sturdy hand rail, all entryways should have bright lighting, don't leave objects on stairways, make sure that carpet on stairways is securely fastened, unplug appliances, heating pads, electric blankets, not in use, bathroom, use non-slip floor mats, put non-slip appliques on the bathtub, don't use any electrical appliances, wet, bathtub, shower, pool, make sure that each fireplace has a fire screen, keep guns locked up, unloaded, firearms, ammunition, stored separately, make sure house number is visible, street, car safety, always wear a seat belt, obey traffic laws, drive defensively, not drink alcohol, drive, driving, try to avoid any distractions from others in car, keep vehicle properly serviced, going on a long trip, keep an emergency kit in car, take the weather into account, venturing out on the roads, infant and child car seats, car seats, required by law, children under 40 pounds, safest position, an infant car seat is rear facing, in the back seat, in most models, infant seat is used at least, child reaches 20 pounds, 1 year of age, a forward-facing seat, require a new car seat, depends on the model, booster seats, children 40 to 80 pounds, states have passed laws requiring that children up to 8 years old, 80 pounds be put in booster seats, read the car owner's manual, the safest place to fasten a car seat in car, know how car seat is designed to be used, read the instructions, adapters needed, certain types of cars, certain seat belt types, more information call car seat manufacturer, car manufacturer, state highway safety office, work safety, wear protective eye wear, job carries any risk of eye injury, work environment is so noisy, to shout to be heard, wear earmuffs, ear plugs, cautious, handling hazardous materials, asbestos, wear appropriate masks, protection, working in an environment where dangerous chemicals, avoid any exposure to hazardous chemicals, pregnant, trying to, become pregnant, avoid any use of illegal drugs, alcohol on the job, operating heavy machinery, sleep disorders, health problems, result from frequent shift changes, from night to day shifts, from "jet lag", due to long-distance travel, try to minimize frequent shift changes, excessive travel, water safety, learn cpr, teach children to swim, never leave young children unattended, minute, bathtub, swimming pool, lake, ocean, stream, fence all home pools, keep the gate closed, locked, always wear life preservers, boating, swim, avoid drinking alcohol, swimming, boating, never swim alone, never dive into water, know beforehand how deep it, know limits, not over-exert yourself, avoid standing on wet surfaces, in water, a lightening storm, stay out of strong currents, not overload boat, boat turns over, stay, the boat, help arrives, camping and hiking safety, always bring a first aid kit, camping, know how, use the buddy-system, never camp, hike alone, were to break a leg, fall, get stuck, a partner could go, make sure someone knows where plan to camp, hike, careful, exploring, take a compass, map, remember landmarks, take whistles in case get lost, run into trouble, whistles, heard further than voice, carry, careful, chopping wood, building fires, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants to avoid bites from ticks, insects, in cold conditions, wear many layers of thin clothing, a hat, boots, gloves, take a supply of clean drinking water, drink it, become dehydrated very quickly in warm, dry, windy conditions, dehydration, lead to other serious complications, don't drink stream, lake water, avoid drinking alcohol, tends to cause dehydration, don't provoke, touch, get close to wild animals, don't eat wild berries, plants, don't over-exert yourself, hiking, never leave a campfire unattended, leaving a campsite to return home, make sure all fires, ashes, cold, a single burning ember, seemingly smothered fire is enough to initiate a full-blown fire, sun protection, outside on a warm, sunny day, protect yourself, sun by wearing a hat, a water-proof sunscreen, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing, sun protection is especially important between 10 a, m, 2 p, m, drink plenty of water, avoid drinking alcohol on hot, humid days, outside, alcohol, cause dehydration, become overheated, sit, in the shade, drink plenty of water, try to keep skin cool, moist, keep very young children's skin from exposed, sun, never leave children, pets unattended, car, in the sun, wear appropriate sunscreens, a sunscreen rating of 15 should give adequate protection, no such thing, a healthy suntan, burglary prevention avoid unnecessary display, talk, valuables, avoid hiding a house key under the doormat, nearby vicinity, teach family to leave the house undisturbed, police, they discover a burglary has been committed, trim trees, shrubs to eliminate hiding places, consider a security closet, a solid core door, a dead-bolt lock, keep emergency telephone numbers listed on phone, install lights around the perimeter of home, lock up ladder, doors, entry areas, outside doors, solid core construction, entry doors should have a wide-angle viewer, exterior doors should have cylinder-type dead-bolt locks, doors, cylinder locks should have a heavy bolt, similar secure device, operated only, sliding doors should have a lock that locks both the door panels together, active side, frame, garage door, basement door, secured, a lock, lock garage door at night, away from home, windows, all windows, equipped, locks, pinned, keep windows locked, shut, put secure locks on garage windows, cover garage windows, curtains, go on vacation, arrange, friends, neighbors to pick up newspapers, mail, notify a neighbor you'll be gone, arrange to keep lawn maintained, arrange to have snow shoveled, use timing devices, lights, radio, dowd md, epidemiology, prevention of childhood injuries, crit care med, 30(11 suppl, s385-392.