Safety is No Accident: Live Injury Free

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Quick Facts

• Preventable injuries are among the top 10 causes of death for people of all ages.
• Injuries kill 150,000 people annually, 30 million wind up in emergency rooms.
• In 2008, almost 20 percent of all traffic crashes involved some type of distraction.
• Three children drown each day. Nearly 900,000 children are maltreated each year.
• One pedestrian is injured every eight minutes in a traffic crash.
• More than 90% of exposures to poisonous substances occur at home.
• Injuries account for 12% of medical costs, as much as $69 billion per year.
• Assaults and violence cause 18% of fatal work injuries.
• A working smoke alarm cuts the risk of death from a house fire by 50%.
• Two-thirds of children killed by bicycle-related injuries could be saved by wearing a helmet. They reduce the risk of head injury 85% and risk of brain injury 88%.
• Home visits can prevent young child maltreatment 40% in high-risk families.

Bullying Safety

• October is National Anti-Bullying Month
• State Bullying Prevention Information
• Pacer Bullying Information Center
• October 30, Model Schools Mix It Up at Lunch Day

Safety Issues & Videos

• Proper lifting mechanics for preventing low back injury
• Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving
• Prevent Childhood Poisoning
• Embrace Life Video
• Preventing Overexertion at Work & at Home
• Teen Driving Safety
• Beach Ocean Safety

Resources

• Tell SaferProducts.gov about safety problems with consumer products.
• Read our .
• New Child Passenger Safety Seat Law
• Spring Clean Your Kitchen to be Food Safe
• Learn How to Look for and Stop Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
• Childproof Your Home: Every two weeks, a child dies from tipped over TVs and other furniture. 
• Window Blind Cords Hazard for Children.
• Need Help because of domestic violence? Call 800-300-2181 or contact the Coalition to End Family Violence.
• For help with sexual assault call 805-983-6240.