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Safety Issues

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Barotrauma

Changes in barometric or water pressure can cause injury to your body (Barotrauma). An example is how a change in altitude can make your ears hurt.
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Child Safety

What steps should you take to ensure your child's safety? Get specifics on safety for kids.
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Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing

To avoid becoming infected by germs from surfaces and objects, it is important to wash your hands often. It’s also important to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces and objects. Learn the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing.
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Drug Safety

Be safe when you take medicines. Find out about drug safety.
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Ergonomics

Ergonomics is a science that helps improve products, processes and tools to help people work and live better and to prevent injury. Find out how.
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Falls

We all fall down sometimes. Most of the time falls are not serious. But some falls can be dangerous. Learn how to prevent falls.
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Fire Safety

Fires can spread in the home very quickly. Do you know if you're prepared in the event of a fire? Find out about fire safety.
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First Aid

Accidents happen! Are you prepared? Learn about what you need in your first aid kit and how to help if someone is injured.
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Food Safety

Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage can prevent foodborne illness. Learn the four basic steps to food safety.
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Household Products

Household products for cleaning and other uses can contain ingredients that can harm your family and the environment. Learn more.
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Impaired Driving

Impaired driving affects everyone. Some of the causes include sleepiness, drugs and alcohol. Learn how to ensure safety on the road.
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Infection Control

Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of hospital infections. Read about the preventive steps you can take, such as proper handwashing
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