Guidelines to aid teachers in selecting the correct eye protective device for students who are engaged in various laboratory activities. (GR)

Briefly discusses issues related to the safety of infant seats in automobiles and the responsibility of television producers to present images that demonstrate the safe conveyance of children. (Author/RH)

Smoke detectors are efficient and accurate, if placed in the right locations. (Author/MLF)

Describes school bus safety products currently on the market, such as motion-sensing alarms, automatic breaking shields, front-mounted crossing gates, and strobe lights. Gives price information and evaluates products' usefulness and necessity. (MLH)

The national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) monitors priority health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States. The national YRBS is conducted every two years during the spring semester and provides data representative of 9th through 12th grade…

To determine the effects of wearing a helmet on thermal balance and rating of perceived exertion while cycling in the heat, six male competitive cyclists aged 19 to 32 years rode a stationary bicycle in an environmentally controlled chamber for two hours. Results are presented. (Author/MT)

Discusses methods to use in avoiding future bus hijackings; focuses specifically on radio communications systems. (IRT)

Article lists several common playground hazards and suggests a student made film on the subject of playground safety. (GB)

School buses approach individual custom design when all the options and accessories have been chosen. Available options and accessories are listed. (Author/MLF)

Describes commonly used bicycles and safety regulations pertinent to them, as well as safety features to look for when buying a new bike and safety measures to take when riding. (SDH)

This paper describes tests conducted on six different kinds of ice hockey helmets and discusses the safety factors in each. (JD)

Bicycle-related injuries and deaths are a significant child health problem that family physicians and pediatricians can help prevent. Children should be required to wear protective helmets and to learn good safety practices. (Author)