kids safety
Essential Safety Tips for National Bath Safety Month
Posted in Accident & Injury, Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness on January 5, 2024
January is National Bath Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of creating a safe environment in one of our homes' most commonly used spaces – the bathroom. Accidents in the bathroom, especially slip and fall incidents, can result in serious injuries. To help you and your loved ones stay...
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Who’s at Fault for Sledding Injuries?
Posted in Accident & Injury, Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness on December 22, 2023
Sledding is a fun winter activity that kids and adults can both enjoy, but just like with anything fun, there are some risks involved. In fact, more than 20,000 children under 19 receive treatment for sledding injuries annually, as reported by the Center on Injury Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. If something...
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Possible Energy Drink Ban
Posted in Health & Wellness on June 18, 2013
The American Medical Association may recommend a ban of sales and advertising of “high-energy/stimulant drinks” to children and adolescents under the age of 18. As we have warned readers before, energy drinks can be especially dangerous to children. During a debate this weekend in Chicago, The AMA’s House of Delegates, its principle policy-making body,...
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Summer Camp Safety
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 5, 2013
Don't take for granted that a summer camp is safe -- even if you went there or worked there, or your child went there last year. Ohio Laws and Regulations for Camps Ohio summer camps are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health. A camp is required meet health and safety standards yearly to...
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Child Restraint Laws in Ohio
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 9, 2012
One of the most important jobs for any parent is to keep their children safe. A study released this week said that many parents may be failing to do just that each time they get in a vehicle. The Front Seat is No Place for a Child The study published Tuesday in the American...
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