Each year from 2001 to 2008, over 200,000 children in the U.S. received emergency care for injuries sustained on playgrounds. The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) has designated April 25-29, 2016 as National Playground Safety Week. This week is an excellent time to teach your child how to recognize hazards on the playground and …
What steps should I take to keep children safe around pools?
If you are a parent or the owner of a pool, it’s important that you take action to ensure that children are kept safe around the water. The following tips can help you keep kids safe while around pools. Put up a Fence Around a Residential Pool If you’re the owner of a residential pool, …