CHILDREN'S
SAFETY
CLASSES

Statistics indicate that the main cause of childhood accidents and injury are:

                  1.     Falls from furniture and beds

                  2.     Poisoning

                  3.     Burns and Scalds

                  4.     Cuts and abrasions

                  5.     Choking

The major cause under 5 years old is drowning.

Source: Melbourne Herald Sun, 4 January 1999 (Victoria, Australia)

There are many things a parent or guardian can do around the home to ensure their
children's safety. Areas covered include:

  
                               General Home Safety

                               The Kitchen

                               Falls

                              Garden & Pool

                               Burns and Scalds