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Fire & Rescue: Safety Tips - Spinal Cord Injury |
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THINK FIRST - PREVENT BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES.
IT'S A "NO BRAINER"
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Each year 70,000 deaths and 500,000 permanent brain and spinal cord injuries are sustained by people in the U.S. resulting from unintentional injuries. THINK FIRST about the following safety issues:
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Safety Belts - in 1998 41,798 people were killed in traffic crashes and 3,386,000 were injured.
2/3 of those killed were not wearing a safety belt.
You are more likely to be involved in a traffic crash than be a victim of a crime.
One person dies every 13 minutes from a traffic crash.
THINK FIRST - buckle up.
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Shaken baby Syndrome - 50,000 babies each year receive brain or spinal cord injuries from forceful shaking (1 in 4 dies).
Most often it's from being frustrated due to inconsolable crying.
THINK FIRST - STOP!
Put the child in a safe place (crib or playpen) and leave the room for a few minutes.
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Bike Safety - a non-helmet wearing bicyclist is 20 times more likely to die from a head injury than those wearing a helmet.
THINK FIRST - always wear a helmet.
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Other THINK FIRSTS:
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Always wear proper safety gear when engaging in any sport.
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Always check the depth of water before diving in - remember: feet first, first time!
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Talk to teens about ways to solve an argument without violence.
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When installing a backyard playground, make sure the ground surface is soft and free of debris and rocks.
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