Is Your Home a Healthy Home For Children?
How healthy is your home? Each year, many people - especially
children - are injured or become ill due to home conditions that could be prevented or
eliminated. Take time to read this important information and make sure that your home is
safe and healthy.
Family
Safety & Health Magazine
Online magazine published by the National Safety Council - a
nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization founded in 1913 and
dedicated to improving the safety, health and environmental well-being of all people.
Food
and Drug Administration Consumer Advice
Among the many topics include: What can I do to protect
myself from food poisoning? Why shouldn't I taste a sample of cookie dough before baking
it? How long can leftover food be left out of the refrigerator? Plus more advice from the
FDA.
Indoor
Air Quality in Homes
There are many sources of indoor air pollution
in any home. Read more about what steps to take both to reduce the risk from existing
sources of indoor air pollution and how to prevent new problems from occurring. |
Family Disaster
Supplies Kit
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster
strikes, you may not have much to respond. Would your family be prepared to cope with the
emergency until help arrives? This site can help.
U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency that is
charged with keeping families safe by reducing the riskof injury or death from
consumer products. Visit this site for lifesaving information or to report unsafe
products.
Pesticides
& Food - What You & Your Family Needs to Know
This publication from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency discusses the risks and benefits of pesticide use on food and ways in which
consumers can reduce their exposure.
Commonly-asked Questions about Poisonings and Prevention
This resource can help you prevent accidental
drug poisoning and prepare you for a quick response if a poisoning occurs. By following
these suggestions you may not only prevent a serious accident, you may save a life.
Click here to locate a Poison Control Center
near you.
KidsHealth
This multi-award winning site boasts hundreds of articles and
features on infections, behavior & emotions, food & fitness, and growing up
healthy. |