Other Resources

ATV Safety

• Do not drive ATVs on paved roads
• Do not allow a child under 16 to drive or ride an adult ATV
• Do not drive ATVs with a passenger or ride as a passenger
• Always wear a helmet and other protective gear (eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants and long-sleeved shirt)
• Take a hands-on safety training course
• Consumer Product Safety Commission - ATV Safety

Firearm Safety

• New York State - Gun Safety

HealthLink on Air

• Seniors Who Fall (common problem, challenging recovery)
• Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers Involved with Violence Education Prevention Outreach Program
• Community Trauma Response Team
  Suicide Prevention Program Expands to Young Teens
• Concussion Symptoms, Treatement and Prevention
• Precautions for Senior Citizens Taking Multiple Medications
• Common Sports Injuries and Treatment

Motorcycle Safety

• NHTSA - Motorcycle Safety
• NYSMSP - Find a Rider Course Near You

Occupational Health and Safety

• Agricultural Safety
  • Cost-Effective Rollover Protective Structures (NIOSH)
  • Preventing Injuries
• Ladder Safety
  • Ladder Safety App (NIOSH)
• Logging Safety
  • Logging Safety (NIOSH)
• Machine Safety
  • Machine Safety (NIOSH)
• Safe Patient Handling
  • Safe Patient Handline and Mobility (NIOSH)

Pedestrian Safety Tips

• Be more visible when walking at night (carry a flashlight & wear reflective clothing or vests) 
• Cross streets at a designated crosswalk or intersection
• Walk on a sidewalk or path instead of the road
• If you must walk on the road, walk on the shoulder facing traffic 
• Avoid distractions (earbuds, texting, etc.)
• Avoid things that impair judgement or coordination (drugs or alcohol)

Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention

• Suicide and Self-Harm Injuries (ny.gov)