http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/articles/SafetyQuestions http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/rss/SafetyQuestions.xml Safety Questions from PrettyGreatAnswers.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Accidents are classified into various categories,which aregenerally determined by the cause and the persons or things involved in the occurrence. Some of the most common types of accidents are: - Home accidents - Road accidents that involvevehicles - Workplace accidents According to one study, 4 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:55:20 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-are-the-most-common-types-of-accidents.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-are-the-most-common-types-of-accidents.htm Collision of the child with an object at home is one of the most common types of accidents for children. Often, they are hit with a falling object because they didn't see it coming, or they collide with something when they fall. Another common childhood accident is swallowing a foreign object. Kee Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:55:20 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-is-the-most-common-childhood-accident-and-what-can-I-do-to-prevent-it.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-is-the-most-common-childhood-accident-and-what-can-I-do-to-prevent-it.htm Most home accidents occur in living or dining rooms. These are the places where children spend most of their time. On the other hand, the kitchen is also a common place for accidents at home because of sharp objects and hot surfaces. Slipping cases typically occur on stairs. keywords: Safety | Safe Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:55:20 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006Where-do-most-accidents-occur.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006Where-do-most-accidents-occur.htm Slipping and falling accidents usually happen on stairs. In order tosuch accidents, make sure that the floor near the stairs is thoroughly dry at all times. Also, avoid putting rugs on or near stairs, because they can cause falling accidents, especially if the rug moves or bunches. Always teach chil Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:55:20 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-can-I-do-to-prevent-slipping-and-falling-accidents.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-can-I-do-to-prevent-slipping-and-falling-accidents.htm For accidental burns, your child should not be exposed to activities that involve heat. If ever they want to do something like cooking, be sure that you are always there to supervise them. Remind them constantly about the do's and don'ts, particularly inside the kitchen. As for preventing electroc Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:55:20 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-can-I-do-to-prevent-accidental-burns-and-electrocutions.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/17-10-2006What-can-I-do-to-prevent-accidental-burns-and-electrocutions.htm Everything here is © Pretty Great, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved.