Tag: Safety
Parents Must Be Vigilant About Pool Safety
by on Jul.24, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Young children can drown in
as little as 2 inches of water, so parents should be especially vigilant
monitoring their kids around backyard swimming pools, experts say.
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Safety Experts Warn of Fireworks Dangers
by on Jul.03, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) — No doubt about it: Fireworks
are a delight, filling the summer air with dazzling colors and deafening
sounds. But they also can be a danger.
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Make Water Safety a Priority for Your Kids
by on Jul.02, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) — Drowning is the second
leading cause of death among U.S. children ages 1 to 19, and parents need
to watch their children closely when they're around water, a doctor
says.
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U.N. nuclear report shows Japan safety shortcomings
by on Jun.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Japanese nuclear regulators failed to review and approve steps taken after 2002 to protect against tsunamis at the Fukushima plant and these proved insufficient to prevent the disaster three months ago, a U.N. report showed.
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Nail Guns Often Sold Without Safety Advice: Study
by on Apr.23, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) — Store employees in
businesses that sell nail guns don't seem to know much about them or how
to use them safely, researchers warn.
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Keep Safety in Mind When Cleaning House, Experts Advise
by on Mar.26, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — With spring-cleaning
season here, the American Cleaning Institute reminds adults to protect
family members and pets from accidental poisoning.
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Expert Shares Spring Break Safety Tips
by on Mar.26, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — As many college students
head south for spring break, there are some things moms and dads can do to
ease their worries, an expert says.
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WHO sees Japan food safety situation as "serious"
by on Mar.21, 2011, under Health and Fitness
China and South Korea announced on Monday they will toughen checks of Japanese food for radioactivity, hours after the World Health Organization said the detection of radiation in some food in Japan was a more serious problem than it had expected.
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Spate of Hunter Injuries Spurs New Call for Tree Stand Safety
by on Feb.13, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Feb. 13 (HealthDay News) — Hunters who use tree stands
can stay safe if they take proper precautions, say researchers who
previously published a study on tree stand safety.
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Critter Crossings Improve Highway Safety, Study Finds
by on Dec.11, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, Dec. 11 (HealthDay News) — Highway underpasses for
animals make roadways safer for wildlife and cars, a new study finds.
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