Blog: Safety - Page 2

Warm weather is here, and it is time for children to enjoy the outdoors. Although most parents and children look forward to summer weather, this time of year presents new dangers for children. Fortunately, we can protect our children if parents plan ahead of time and follow some basic safety tips. Here are a few steps we can take to keep our children safe outdoors this summer: Water Safety: Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional...

Bounce houses are a popular summer attraction for children; however, they are not always safe. According to HealthDay News, an average of 31 children a day go to U.S. emergency rooms due to bounce house injuries. Many of these injuries include broken bones and arm and leg sprains. If you are going to provide a bounce house for your children here a few safety tips to follow: Children should be at least six years of age. Limit the number of children...

Pittsburgh is home to many amusement parks including Idlewild, Kennywood and Sandcastle.  During the summer, residents plan family trips to these amusement parks and others around the country.  It is important for families to know, that although these parks are designed for entertainment, any amusement park can present hazardous conditions if they are not properly maintained, and safety rules are not followed. Amusement parks are responsible for...

December, January, and February, when the temperature is typically at its coldest, house fires are at a yearly high.  According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), these months contain half of all home heating fires for the year. Keeping warm is a necessity during these frigid times, but make sure you do so with caution. Below is a list of helpful tips to keep you and your family warm and...

According to W.A.T.C.H, one child is treated in U.S. emergency rooms every three minutes due to a toy-related injury. The consumer group, World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H, has released their list of the “10 worst toys” parents should look out for during their holiday shopping.  These “10 worst toys” are unsafe due to their design and hazardous parts that could potentially make them harmful to children. With...