According to Safe Kids Worldwide, 40 percent of all unintentional injury-related deaths occur from May to August—a time emergency room doctors know as “trauma season” . In response to this critical period, and in observation of National Safety Month, the Boy Scouts of America offers 16 summer safety tips, which can be used to help ensure a safer summer.
During the summer months while children are on vacation, many are often left unsupervised, contributing to the millions of emergency room visits and thousands of accidental deaths. Adopting proper safety measures and following simple guidelines can help youth and parents alike in preventing these unfortunate events.
The BSA encourages Americans to use its safety tips—rules that are normally employed during Scouting activities but that are applicable to all activities—for a safer summer.
“Safety is a priority for every Scout during any Scout activity,” said Bill Steele, director, Health & Safety, BSA. “But the best Scouts employ these lessons in their own lives, and the BSA wants to continue to stress safety first in all activities. While summer is a time for fun, it’s also a time to be aware of safety; the BSA’s 16 safety points can be used with great success in all activities.”
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