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Teaching CPR to Children
It’s never too early to learn lifesaving skills! Young children can learn and retain basic skills that may help save... More →
Share These Water Safety Tips with Your Children
Summer months give families the opportunity for extra water fun at home, on vacation and out in the community. Unfortunately... More →
Share These Water Safety Tips with Your Children
Summer months give families the opportunity for extra water fun at home, on vacation and out in the community. Unfortunately... More →
Halloween Safety: Adult Edition
Most people think of children’s safety when planning for Halloween activities. But Halloween fun and preparedness doesn’t have an age... More →
Swimming Pool Safety
A swimming pool is an almost irresistible attraction for children. A pool also requires extra vigilance by homeowners and parents... More →
Teach Your Child to Call 911
Children can learn to call 911 from a young age, potentially saving a life by getting help where it’s needed... More →
Halloween Safety Tips — Be Careful Out There Tonight!
With so many children out after dark and lots of costume parties for the adults, it’s going to be a... More →
Halloween Safety: Adult Edition
Most people think of children’s safety when planning for Halloween activities. But Halloween fun and preparedness doesn’t have an age... More →
Costumes and Carving — Keep It Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children, but it’s one that can make Mom and Dad a little nervous... More →
Teach Your Child to Call 911
Children can learn to call 911 from a young age, potentially saving a life by getting help where it’s needed... More →
Back-to-School Transportation – Ride in Safety Style
Another new school year is about to be in full swing, and with 55 million children and young adults across... More →
Safety from Day 1
This article is dedicated to my daughters Laura and Emma. By “Day 1” I mean right after the delivery of... More →
How to Help Your Child Prepare for an Emergency
If an emergency or disaster strikes, does your child know what to do? Most types of disasters and medical emergencies... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
Top 10 Fireworks Safety Tips
Although fireworks can be entertaining, they can also cause serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)... More →
How to Help Your Child Prepare for an Emergency
If an emergency or disaster strikes, does your child know what to do? Most types of disasters and medical emergencies... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
What is the Pediatric Chain of Survival?
The pediatric chain of survival outlines a series of steps and interventions designed to maximize the chances of saving a... More →
What You Need to Know About Splash Pad Safety
Splash pads are popular attractions for families looking for an easy alternative to public pools and water parks. These little... More →
What is Adult Learning Theory and Why Is It Important?
We often take for granted that people know how to learn. After all, we all had to learn while in... More →
Memorial Day Safety
For many Americans, Memorial Day Weekend is the official kickoff to summer vacation season. As you plan your fun for... More →
What To Do During An Asthma Attack
Asthma is a chronic condition that makes breathing difficult, as a result of inflamed or narrowed airways, or tubes that... More →
What You Need to Know About Splash Pad Safety
Splash pads are popular attractions for families looking for an easy alternative to public pools and water parks. These little... More →
What To Do During An Asthma Attack
Asthma is a chronic condition that makes breathing difficult, as a result of inflamed or narrowed airways, or tubes that... More →
Deadly Flu Season Continues
The current flu season is grabbing headlines at the regional and national level, as medical groups and hospitals continue to... More →
No Room for Silence with Workplace Safety
Having a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old that know how to push each other’s buttons, I know the value of silence... More →
Social Responsibility at HSI
Social responsibility is an important part of our focus at the Health & Safety Institute. Each year, we select non-profits... More →
The Importance of CPR Training for the Whole Family
Many students take CPR as a requirement for their workplace. But the truth is you’re more likely to use your... More →
Traveling for Labor Day? Expect to Have Company!
Attention all road warriors: a little patience will go a long week this upcoming Labor Day Weekend. According to AAA... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... More →
Fireworks Safety Reminder
Whether you’re the parent with a packet of sparklers for the kids or a dedicated enthusiast who stocks up on... More →
The Importance of CPR Training for the Whole Family
Many students take CPR as a requirement for their workplace. But the truth is you’re more likely to use your... More →
Summer Safety Tips
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen, and swimming trunks. Let’s review some tips to... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... More →
National Poison Prevention Week 2022
The third full week of March is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). This serves as a time to shine a... More →
AVERT Focus Atlanta Interview
Keisha Lancelin, host of the community affairs TV program Focus Atlanta on the CW Atlanta, WUPA, interviewed AVERT Director Darcy... More →
National Poison Prevention Week 2022
The third full week of March is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). This serves as a time to shine a... More →
Fireworks Safety
To help you keep your family and friends safe over the holiday weekend, we're re-posting our blog about the best... More →
Beach Safety
Picture this: It’s beach time. You’ve got your towel rolled out, the sun in your face, and the deep blue... More →
Our Favorite Blog Posts of 2014
We can't believe how fast this year has flown by! To recap, last week we talked about the most viewed... More →
Flu Season Safety
This safety training tip topic is flu season safety. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness... More →
Why is National STOP THE BLEED® Month Important?
May is National STOP THE BLEED® Month, and May 25th serves as the 6th annual STOP THE BLEED® Day. This... More →
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of more than 400 Americans each year and makes thousands upon thousands more ill... More →
How to Position Your Hands for CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant Guide
Cardiac arrest is among the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. This life-threatening emergency occurs when... More →
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of more than 400 Americans each year and makes thousands upon thousands more ill... More →
Avoiding the Flu: Tips From the CDC
The news is full of stories about the virulence of this season’s flu outbreak and, judging by the empty cubicles... More →
How to Position Your Hands for CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant Guide
Cardiac arrest is among the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. This life-threatening emergency occurs when... More →