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                                        FIREARM SAFETY
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. Unrealistic perceptions of children’s abilities and behavior are common factors in firearm incidents. Parents frequently misperceive a child’s ability to gain access to and fire a gun, to distinguish between real and toy guns, to make good judgments about handling a gun, and to consistently follow gun safety rules. Gun locks are an excellent way to prevent firearm injuries with children. Need a gun lock? CONTRIBUTE to SAFE KIDS. Since Firearm, Gun Safe stor...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        CAR SAFETY
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. Car Seats include information about the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration's (NHTSA) four steps to ensuring a safe fit for a child restraint, where you can go to get assistance with installing a seat, and the expectations you can have while at a seat check location. Spot the Tot includes information about the hazards associated with Back-over Injuries and Trunk Entrapment. CONTRIBUTE to SAFE KIDS. WE ARE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Safe Kids Durham County | Important Links
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. 45; Safe Kids USA Website. North Carolina Safe Kids. 45; North Carolina Safe Kids Affiliate. 45; NC Buckle Up North Carolina Information Site. 45; National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. 45; American Academy of Pediatrics. 45; North Carolina Poison Control Center. 45; Online Resource for all Product Recalls. 45; NC Car Seat Laws. 45; Database of Car Seat Recalls. National CPS Seat Check Locations. 45; List of Car Seat Check Locations. Durham County EMS Seat Checks. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        CAR SEATS
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children from age 3 through 19, due in part to the non-use or improper use of child safety seats and safety belts. North Carolina Child Passenger Safety Law dictates that a properly used child. For further info on North Carolina laws. NHTSA's 4 Steps for Kids. CONTRIBUTE to SAFE KIDS. Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should re...Keep your...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        SPOT THE TOT
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found that each year, back-over vehicle accidents cause an average of 228 deaths, and 17,000 injuries. (NHTSA 2012). Small children are difficult for a driver to see when backing up. You can protect a child from becoming a victim of back overs by:. Teach children not to play in or around cars. Supervise children carefully when in and around vehicles. Many new cars are equipped with detection devices lik...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        HOME SAFETY
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. We have a variety of tips to help keep your home safe for you children. Unintentional injury is the number one killer of children ages 1-14 in the United States. Each year an average of 2,096 children under the age of 14 die as a result of a home injury. First and foremost, ensure your. House number is visible from the street. Also, make sure you have a reflective house number at the street. This ensures if you need help, help can find you quickly. Develop ...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Safe Kids Durham County | Safety
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. Providing a safe environment in which children can grow up is key to being a successful parent, guardian, or caregiver. Use the links to the left or under the Safety heading above to find out more information on a variety of topics. YOU KNOW THE BASICS: Buckle Up, Wear a Helmet, Learn to Swim, and Look Both Ways. Here are some lesser-known tips to keep your family even safer, in 7 easy steps! CONTRIBUTE to SAFE KIDS. WE ARE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Safe Kids Durham County | Photos
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. Some of the many volunteers that make Durham County Safe Kids possible. Why we do what we do! 2012 Car Seat Check, Downtown Durham, NC. Why we do what we do! 2012 Car Seat Check, Downtown Durham, NC. Anchors Protect : Tether Your Childs Car Seat! Lines forming at our 2012 Car Seat Check : Busy day and we got to everyone! 2012 Car Seat Check, Downtown Durham, NC. Our very own DCO EMS and DPD volunteers love what they do. BUCKLE UP! Spot the SUPER TOT. Hyperthermia Demo at our event. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        WHEELED & ATV SAFETY
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                                        WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. WHEELED and ATV SAFETY. Wheeled Safety encompasses Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, Roller Skating and ATVs. Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters and Roller Skating. Helmets are the most important piece of safety equipment that can be worn while riding a bicycle. There are 6 steps to ensuring a good fit with a bicycle helmet. Follow them here and watch the video below. Does your helmet fit right? Open your mouth widebig yawn! If so, unbuckle, tighten the back st...
                                     
                         
                            
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