Article: Accident Prevention
This page contains useful information in relation to Accident
Prevention and the campaigns promoted by the Child
Accident Prevention Trust
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
which can occur through a range of circumstances including
faulty boilers, cooling barbeques in tents and from ashes that have
been swept from a log burner and not disposed of safely
outside.
A carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can alert occupants to
the dangers although almost two-thirds of homes in the UK
don't have CO alarms. And it's a chilling fact that - without an
alarm - there really is no way to detect this deadly gas. You can't
see it, smell it or taste it. That's why it's called the 'silent
killer'.
If you work with families, please help raise
awareness. Because they are smaller than adults, children are more
vulnerable to poisoning and if CO is present, they are likely to
die first.
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
This
leaflet provides helpful advice for parents
on safe
sleeping
In conjunction with the sleepsafe campaign this leaflet
provides information for professionals about Risk factors for
Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
Dangers of Nappy Sacks
In conjunction with the Child Accident Prevention Trust,
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have promoted a campaign about the
dangers to young
children of nappy sacks and blind cords. Watch
the video for more information
This
leaflet provides more information
Child Safety Week - 23 to 29 June 2014
Child Safety Week is
the Child Accident Prevention Trust's annual flagship community
education campaign. This year it was held from
23 to 29 June 2014 with the theme of
Safety Heroes. Further information about
this theme and free resources is available
here
Impact of
Burns and Scalds
Serious Burns and
scalds, often caused by everday implements or activities in and
around the home can have a devastating lifelong impact on
children. More information, including reference to the use of
hair straighteners is available
here
Preventing
accidents on farms
Agriculture has one of the highest fatal injury rates of any
industry in Great Britain, but is the only high-risk industry that
has to deal with the constant presence of children. Farms are homes
as well as workplaces, and visitors, including children, may also
be present on farms.
Children and young people up to the age of 18 are regularly
killed and injured on farms, either because they are working on the
farm or because they are playing there.
The HSE has recently published this helpful guide
on preventing accidents
to children on farms
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents publishes much
useful guidance relating to accident prevention.
Recent information relates to the hazards
of drowning, particularly during spells of hot
weather
Road Safety
Road traffic accidents are the single biggest cause of
accidental deaths among 12 to 16 year olds. The Think
website offers important information about road
safety for teenagers and also younger children through its section
on Tales of
the Road
Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board Policies and Procedures are
available
here