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American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC): Boater Information view detail comment email this

This compilation of consumer resources for boaters includes a FAQ on standards and technical topics, a pre-launch boat checklist, a publication about carbon monoxide, a boating and marine business directory, and boating safety links. Other technical reports are only available for purchase. From a "not-for-profit membership organization that ... [develops and updates] the safety standards for boat building and repair."
http://www.abycinc.org/boater_info.cfm
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Aug 23, 2006


Heat Wave: A Major Summer Killer view detail comment email this

Advisory about hazards and illnesses associated with heat waves. Defines the heat index and the possible heat disorders (such as sunstroke and heat exhaustion) associated with different temperature ranges. Includes suggestions for avoiding illness and lists symptoms of each disorder. From the National Weather Service.
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/heat_wave.shtml
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Outdoor Recreation, Weather
Last updated May 16, 2006


Injury Prevention view detail comment email this

With sections for children and parents, this site provides safety tips for a wide range of sports activities. Also covers road rules, car and street safety, safety in the sun, fireworks, dogs, and other potential hazards. Features a "Home Safety Handbook" and treatments for common medical injuries, from burns to frostbite to poisoning. From Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
http://www.chp.edu/CHP/besafe
Topics: Health, Holidays & Observances, Medical Treatments & Devices, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Sep 29, 2009


Love the Outdoors view detail comment email this

"An outdoor guide for camping, RVing, hiking and more that features many resources including a campground directory, camping equipment, tips and advice, how to, camp cooking tips and other info for planning your next family camping vacation." To ensure a great camping experience, review the information at Planning Tools and Safety . Tips and Advice includes help for people taking children or dogs camping.
http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel
Last updated Apr 12, 2002


National Weather Service: Lightning Safety view detail comment email this

This website provides information about lightning safety, covering topics such as safety outdoors and indoors, safe shelters, the history and science of lightning, and medical issues. Includes lightning strike statistics, fact sheets, publications, teacher resources, survivor stories, photographs, and links. Also features information about Lightning Safety Awareness Week, held annually in June.
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections
Last updated Jun 15, 2005


Outdoor Action Guide to Nature Observation & Stalking view detail comment email this

This site presents material on observing and stalking wildlife, including advice on safety precautions, what to wear, visual and auditory awareness, and an illustrated guide to animal tracking. From the Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University.
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/nature/naturobs.shtml
Topics: Animals, Outdoor Recreation
Last updated Oct 27, 2003


Physiotherapy Facts: Gardening view detail comment email this

This information sheet provides tips for avoiding injuries while gardening. Discusses posture, assistance and comfort tools (such as wheelbarrows and knee pads), avoiding stress and strain (including pacing yourself), and related ideas. Includes a few warm-up stretches. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
http://www.physiotherapy.ca/PublicUploads/222460SMARTGardening.pdf
Topics: Gardening, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Aug 24, 2006


Preparing for Events: Heat Waves view detail comment email this

This fact sheet defines terms related to extreme heat, lists precautions to take during heat waves, and discusses signs and treatment of illnesses caused by extreme heat. Covers concepts such as the heat index, heat stroke, and sunstroke. From the American Red Cross.
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=8cc6a5f0f013b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Outdoor Recreation, Weather
Last updated Jun 20, 2009


Summer Safety Tips view detail comment email this

The American Academy of Pediatrics provides child safety tips for popular summer activities. Topics include sun exposure, heat stress in exercising children, and pool, boat, bug, playground, bicycle, skateboard, scooter, travel, and lawn mower safety.
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/summertips.htm
Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Jul 8, 2004


Summer Safety Tips view detail comment email this

Tips for summer health and safety from the Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle. Includes information about the sun, water, ticks, car travel, and more. This link opens directly into a PDF document.
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/child_health_safety/pdf/flyers/Ce135.pdf
Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Medical Treatments & Devices, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Jul 8, 2004


Sun Safety Alliance view detail comment email this

This nonprofit coalition is "dedicated to the task of reducing the incidence of skin cancer in America." Features an introduction to the dangers of UV (ultraviolet) rays from the sun, tips for avoiding harm from UV rays (such as protective clothing and sunscreen), teaching materials for young children, a glossary, and links to related sites. The alliance was founded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and Coppertone Suncare Products.
http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org
Topics: Cancer, Outdoor Recreation
Last updated Jun 29, 2006


Washington Water Trails view detail comment email this

Are you looking for interesting sea routes along Washington state's coastline? This page has information about water trails for nonmotorized boats, including the Cascadia Marine, Lakes-To-Locks Water, Willapa Bay, and Snohomish River Estuary Water trails. Information includes maps, waterway condition and fee updates, and links to related clubs, safety details, and weather sites. Searchable.
http://www.wwta.org/trails/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Transportation
Last updated Jun 10, 2004


Winter Weather view detail comment email this

Cold weather safety tips and information about cold weather health conditions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Features checklists for preparing your home and car for winter weather, a FAQ on health conditions such as hypothermia and frostbite, indoor and outdoor safety pointers, a bibliography, and related links. Some material available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Home & Housing, Outdoor Recreation
Last updated Dec 8, 2005




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