Presents questions reflecting an emphasis on more recent safety issues within laboratory situations. (EB)

This pamphlet provides useful tips to parents interested in choosing safe toys for children 2-7 years old. Criteria age given to guide against buying potentially dangerous electrical and nonelectrical playthings. Rules for use and care of outdoor play equipment are suggested. Also described are precautions which parents may take to decrease the…

Presented in this document are several articles concerning recommendations about the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) and its implications for higher education. It is time for an educated look at facilities and programs and the beginning of plans which, in the long run, will bring colleges and universities into compliance with…

An effective school playground safety program should emphasize preventive measures such as selecting high-quality equipment, providing close activity supervision, and scheduling frequent ground and equipment maintenance. This article provides program planners with practical suggestions for initial thinking about objectives; staff involvement; and…

These hearings transcripts present testimony before a U.S. Senate Committee on the implementation and success of the Safe Kids campaign after 10 years. Statements at the hearing were provided by: Dr. C. Everett Koop, chairman of the National Safe Kids Campaign; Heather Paul, executive director of the National Safe Kids Campaign in Washington, DC;…

Looks at some of the current requirements for school bus safety under Standard 17 developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Author/WM)

Wichita State administrators share their experience of a recent air crash - and what they learned from it - in hopes of eliminating the confusion surrounding college air operations. (Editor)

Safety guidelines for each phase of a karate practice session are presented to provide an accident-free and safe environment for teaching karate in a physical education or traditional karate training program. (JMF)

A model for comparing risks to resources with exposures to hazards is described and then applied to the physical educator. (JMF)

The combination of swimming and floating techniques known as "drownproofing" adapts easily to individual differences and is a valuable safety skill. (LH)