| What
an adult should know about Automobiles, Kids & Safety: |
| By
law if you sit in front any motor vehicle you must wear
safety belt. Children under the age of 16 must be buckled
up regardless of where they sit. Even if the vehicle is
equipped with air bags, they are not a replacement for
wearing a safety belt |
| Here
are some laws regarding children and seat belt safety. |
- Children
under age one must be an approved safety belt wherever
they are seeded. If under 20 pounds, they must face
the rear of the seat, according to the standard in
the code of federal regulations. However rear facing
infant seats should never be placed in front passenger
seats of a vehicle equipped with an air bag. Inflating
air bags can seriously injured and/or suffocate the
child. The safest place for a child any passenger
vehicle is in the middle of the back seat properly
buckled.
- Children
ages 1 to 4 must be in an approved safety seat when
in the front seat. When riding in the back they must
be protected by an approved safety seat or safety
belt.
- Children
ages four to 16 must be protected by a safety belt
into front or back seat.
- Never
hold a child on your lap or buckle yourself any child
into one safety belt.
- Always
insist children in your vehicle buckle their safety
belts before you start the engine.
- Wear
your seat belt properly.
- Install
and use safety seats according to the manufacturers
instruction in the owner's manual. Approved safety
seats are available at low or no cost at consumer
agencies such as local public health departments.
Avoid buying second hand seats as they may not meet
federal safety standards or work properly, or may
have missing parts or instructions, and if there's
a recall you would not be notified.
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Safety Rules For Kids at Home: |
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Fire
Safety!
- Never
play with matches or lighters.
- Never
handle gasoline or other liquids that burn.
- Always
be careful around a stove, heater or opened fire.
- Don't
cook without an adult being present.
- If
something catches on fire get adult help or call "911"
or "0" for the operator.
- Don't
hang up until you are told to do so; listen for instructions.
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Beware
of strange animals!
- Never
approached or try to pet and unfamiliar animal.
- Be
cautious animals may bite when they get excited.
- Remember
a small bite can be dangerous.
- It
is important to let an adult know if you have been
bitten.
- If
a trusted adult is not around call "911"
or "0" for the operator.
- Don't
hang up until you are told to do so; listen for instructions.
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