Home Safety Task Force

Each year, more than 3.4 million kids ages 14 and under get hurt at home—and more than 2,500 children die from unintentional injuries in the home. Fire, suffocation, drowning, choking, firearm, and poisoning are among the top leading causes of unintentional home injury death for this age group.

Home Safety Task Force Activities

In Memory of Baby Lane . . . Small parts testers and educational materials are provided to pediatrician offices, childcare centers, and social service agencies to raise awareness about potential choking hazards for young children.
A public health educator can provide information on fall and choking prevention, poison safety and prevention, and electrical safety and prevention.

Safety Tips

Additional Resources

SKLLC Home Safety Checklist, Home Safety Checklist
Safe Kids USA Safety Basics
Poison Center, www.poison.org
Nebraska MEDS Disposal, www.nebraskameds.org

Child-related product recalls and safety news

Baby Trend Recalls Tango Mini Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Both of the stroller’s hinge joints can release and collapse under pressure, posing a fall hazard to children in the stroller....
The Thompson’s Company Recalls Aerosol Waterproofing Wood and Masonry Protectors Due to Fire Hazard
The contents of the cans can react with the package, causing rust to form along the can seam, which could spread to other areas of the can and create pinhole leaks. Leaking propellant poses a fire hazard when it comes into contact with sources of ignition. Leaking sealer can also result in property damage. ...

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