Home Safety

How–to Anchor it and Protect a Child

2019-05-23T08:28:58+00:00

Anchor It is a national public education campaign to prevent furniture and TV tip-overs from killing and seriously injuring children. This is one of the top hidden hazards in the home. Parents and caregivers can learn about the dangers of televisions and heavy furniture tipping over and killing young children. Your community can aim at reducing the number of deaths and injuries from tipping furniture and TVs.

Kids Medicine Safety Coloring Book and Videos

2019-05-21T07:15:50+00:00

Educating your children on the correct usage and potential dangers of medicine is a crucial step in protecting children from unsupervised ingestion. Make sure that all medicines are kept out children’s reach and sight. Learn how to prevent medicine poisoning with these safety tips and download children’s medicine safety coloring book.

Sports Safety 101 Educational Activity Series and Resources

2019-05-20T17:24:30+00:00

Pre-teens and teens benefit both physically and mentally from participating in sports. But it can be frustrating to be sidelined with an injury, especially if that injury could have been prevented. Outdoor play areas, equipment, and surfacing should be checked regularly.

Poison Prevention Safety Activity Sheets for Children

2019-05-20T07:00:00+00:00

Poison control centers offer free, confidential, expert medical advice 24/7 through the Poison Help Line,1-800-222-1222, and a new online, interactive tool, PoisonHelp.org. Download free prevention activity sheets and tips can help you or your loved ones avoid poisonings.

Everyday Hand Washing Habits For Kids and Scrub Club Activities

2019-05-17T19:34:40+00:00

Home, at Play, and Out and About. Handwashing can help prevent diarrhea and pneumonia, two of the leading causes of death in children around the world. Washing hands at key times with soap and water is one of the most important steps you can take to get rid of germs and avoid spreading germs to those around you. Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on October 15th.

Gun Safety Action Plans and Activity Books

2019-04-28T18:20:17+00:00

This a free collection of activity guides, workbooks, and gun safety action plans can give you the tools and information you need to avoid a lot of misinformation and bad advice on this topic.

First Aid Guides to Common Injuries and Emergencies

2019-04-21T02:26:16+00:00

There are first aid emergencies that you may encounter in or outside the home, office or outdoors. Download brief explanations, posters, and guide for injuries to first aid when it’s needed.