National Safety Council’s Post

New analysis from AAA, which examined five years of crash data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, points to the lack of proper child restraint use among children injured or killed in car crashes. It's a good time to take a look at the guidelines and make sure we're doing our best to keep our families safe. #mchphillipslaw #seatbeltsafety #childsafety #mcphillipsshinbauminjurylawyers https://lnkd.in/eRAkrV5X

24 Children Die in Hot Cars in 2023 September 07, 2023: Twenty-four children have died in hot cars in the United States so far in 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is the same number of child hot car deaths as in 2022. https://lnkd.in/gMAgsKw7 #BreakingNews #NewsUpdate #newsupdatetoday #TRENDINGNEWSTODAY #trendingnews #NewsToday2023

I’m saddened to read that as a society, we haven’t done more to reduce devestating death and injury on our roads in the last 10 years.  Every single day we hear and see for ourselves the impact of every one of these numbers. Families, friends, colleagues who don’t return home. I’m saddened to read some of the narrative around ‘reductions’. It simply isn’t good enough.  Every single day we speak to emergency service professionals who are tired, traumatised and simply overworked because more isn’t being done to stop this.  Every single day our team fight for better outcomes for road victims working in a system stacked against them, with growing waiting lists, court dates and complexities following the pandemic.  Every single day I strive to fight for the team, our emergency responders and for those who need us most, in their very, very darkest hours.  I echo Ross Moorlock’s words: This.has.to.stop. We have recently announced new funding that will help our National Road Victim Service to reach more people, help them cope every day with the burden of an unexpected, sudden and violent death of a loved one. Our team of professional caseworkers make such a difference to the post crash experience of families left behind. Sadly it is never enough to help us reach the growing need.  If you want to do more but don’t know what or how, please get in touch and we can talk more. 

😎Summer is here and soaring temperature are expected. Never leave a child alone inside an unattended hot car even for a few minutes. Contact 9-1-1 ONLY for life-threatening emergencies, such as a child or pet left in an unattended hot car. #ghc911 #childsafety #neverleavekidsincar #carsafety #safekids #childheatsafety #heatsafety #safetyfirst #summersafety #lookbeforeyoulock #heatsafetytips #911saveslives #safetytips #call911 #dial911 #publiceducation#emergencyeducation #911awareness #safetyfirst

🚘 Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years [World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018] 📊  For short trips and low-traffic areas, 33% of Italian parents don't always fasten their children. This is especially true for children between the ages of 4 and 7 (45%), for the ones that misbehave (28%), for travel velocities considered slow (25%), or for having another passenger hold their child (14%) [Altroconsumo] 📉 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for children, when compared to seat belt use alone. ⤵️ This IIHS crash test demonstrates what happens to unrestrained children in a frontal crash

In the aftermath of the shooting near New Horizon Academy, what security measures can day care facilities implement to ensure the safety of children during and after such incidents? Community Safety Alert: Gunfire Strikes Minneapolis Day Care During Santa Visit. Minneapolis community remains on edge after shots were fired near New Horizon Academy, shattering windows during a Santa visit. Quick police response led to the apprehension of one suspect, and a recovered gun nearby raises questions about involvement. No injuries were reported, but the incident underscores the need for enhanced security measures in educational settings. Key Takeaways: - Enhancing Day Care Security: The incident highlights the vulnerability of child care facilities to external threats, urging a reevaluation and enhancement of security protocols to safeguard children during special events. - Community Vigilance: Community members express concerns and advocate for increased safety measures, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between parents, educational institutions, and local authorities to address security gaps. - Swift Response: The day care's prompt response, including alerting authorities and ensuring the immediate safety of children, highlights the importance of preparedness in such situations. #schoolsafety #schoolsecurity https://lnkd.in/gdaj9AHT

https://lnkd.in/gXp8KhE #CarrolltonKYbusfire #27reasonsforegresssystem #NTSBinvestigatesevacuation #busfiresreal #takestragedytogetaction #proactiveapproach #ohiofirst The NTSB is on record in it's investigation that all 67 occupants tried to exit through a singular rear emergency door and had to jump three feet to escape the bus toxic smoke and fire. The post collision found a pile up of crush students formed in and adjacent to the twelve (12) inch isle leading to the rear emergency door. NSTB further concluded the students were wedged in so tightly that they had to be pulled by force from the human jam. This is a perfect case study on why NSTB and other safety associations need to make school bus emergency egress system standard safety equipment for our precious cargo and drivers.

National First Responders Day falls on October 28 each year to recognize the challenges and sacrifices emergency personnel face to protect the public. From firefighters, health care workers and police officers to different types of search and rescue teams (such as ground and aerial), each first responder plays their own unique and important role when a crisis arises. Onboard equipment for emergency vehicles is usually powered with a battery. Read the latest #OdysseyBattery blog to discover how this premium power solution can provide dependable performance in a time of need. https://bit.ly/3QfdU0s

Yesterday two Nevada State Troopers were killed while assisting a motorist in Las Vegas. 'Struck-by’ accidents kill and injure many first responders every year. These incidents are preventable. When you see first responders working a scene on the roads, SLOW DOWN. Pay attention. Then move over when it’s safe to do so. This is the law and it saves lives. Our thoughts are with the Nevada State Troopers who were killed, and our condolences go out to their family, friends, and colleagues. #statetrooperskilled #roadsafetyforfirstresponders #policeofficers #policesafety #safetyforfirstresponders #firstresponders #safetymatters #preventablefatalities #preventinjuries #slowdown #slowdownmoveover #distracteddriving #roadsafety #LasVegasStateTroopers #RIP #firstrespondersafety

Hot cars are dangerous for children. Know the steps you can take to keep your children safe. https://ow.ly/Yacp50Psjx3 #advancedpediatricassociates #handinhandforhealthykids #HotCarSafety #KeepingKidsSafe #SafetyAwareness #ProtectOurChildren