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Pia, Frank – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Drownings in lifeguard supervised areas are often due to failure of guard to recognize signs of struggle, intrusion of nonlifeguard duties, and distraction from surveillance duties. Information on inservice training programs and suggestions for monitoring performance are given. (DF)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Equipment Maintenance, Inservice Education, Recreational Activities
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Ozaruk, N. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1976
Discusses what can occur in a laboratory if a cylinder valve is separated from a compressed gas cylinder. (MLH)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemistry, Equipment, Laboratory Equipment
Wolf, Cindy – 1998
Noting that accidents are the leading cause of death among infants and children today, this book provides comprehensive guideline for preparing a safe home and caregiving environment for children from birth to around 3 years of age. Following an introduction, the chapters are organized by rooms of a house, with topics listed alphabetically within…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Child Safety, Infant Behavior, Infant Care
American School Board Journal, 1973
Lists several safety features for school buses and their approximate costs. School districts often miss out on these features if they operate under a low-bid-takes-all purchasing system. (Author/WM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bus Transportation, Costs, Equipment
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Journal of Chemical Education, 1971
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Chemistry, College Science
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Renfrew, Malcolm M., Ed.; Palladino, George F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Presents rationale and guidelines for development of Safety Standard Operating Procedures (Safety SOP) specific for local conditions. Includes an outline of a Safety SOP developed for a department primarily focused on undergraduate education with a wide variety of expertise from common laborer to PhD with 20 years experience. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Safety
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Hudson, Susan D.; Thompson, Donna; Mack, Mick G. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1997
Examines issues surrounding playground safety, noting the role that the journal "Leisure Today" and the American Association for Leisure and Recreation have played in improving playground safety standards. Some of the safety issues include: age appropriate design, playground surfacing, adult supervision, and maintenance. (SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Equipment Maintenance
McConnell, Susan F. – Camping Magazine, 1996
Lists eight steps to a safe waterfront, one of which is creating an emergency action plan. American Camping Association standards call for a written, rehearsed emergency action plan for aquatics programs. In creating a plan, one should consider one's resources, the camp layout, types of emergencies, and basic procedures. Staff training and plan…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Aquatic Sports, Camping, Emergency Programs
Kpachavi, Teresa – Camping Magazine, 1996
Camp riding programs should be examined regularly for liability and risk management issues. Elements of a basic safety assessment include requiring proper safety apparel, removing obstructions from riding rings, ensuring doors and gates are closed, requiring use of lead ropes, securing equine medications, banning smoking, posting written…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Camping, Certification, Horseback Riding
Beckwith, Jay – School Business Affairs, 1990
To reduce playground accidents, schools should (1) audit their playgrounds for compliance with current safety guidelines; (2) employ a risk manager; (3) develop a safety curriculum; and (4) put more emphasis on teaching basic movement competence to students. (MLF)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary Education, Injuries, Physical Education
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Sutter, Stephen R. – California Agriculture, 1991
Reviews California legislation related to work safety and injury prevention as they pertain to farmworkers. Describes types of work injuries and illnesses and supplies the state's statistics for their occurrence. Provides a source for identifying workplace hazards and devising safety measures and training programs. (KS)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Agriculture, Diseases
Brett, Arlene; And Others – American School Board Journal, 1993
Outlines basic considerations about playground safety and accessibility. Proposes playgrounds to be constructed for children in inner-city neighborhoods that would be carefully supervised, be easily accessible to the community, and provide children with a range of activities and experiences. (MLF)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Accident Prevention, Disabilities, Elementary Education
Klajnscek, Rich – Zip Lines: The Voice for Adventure Education, 1999
Home-built adventure-education courses exhibit refreshing creativity but almost always fall short of their potential due to inadequate construction techniques and materials. A ropes course inspector for the adventure education industry discusses the most common mistakes made in home-built ropes courses and how to prevent or fix them. (TD)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adventure Education, Construction (Process), Design Requirements
IEA Environmental Consultant, 1999
Discusses safety issues surrounding aging bleacher systems, highlighting the following three primary safety considerations: space between seats and footboards; guardrails; and the structural provisions of the 1997 Uniform Building Code. Tips for bleacher accident-prevention assessment and excerpts from federal and Minnesota legislation on bleacher…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletic Fields, Federal Regulation, Public Schools
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Peck, David M.; McKeag, Douglas B. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
Disability-related conditions such as bladder problems or pressure sores need not keep people from activity. Although active individuals with disabilities require some specialized management, they mainly need medical care for sports-related cuts, sprains, and strains. Physicians can help remove medical barriers to participation for active…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adults, Athletes, Disabilities
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