Ag Families - USA
The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) offers a one-week training program for farm families. The program covers topics such as fire prevention, water and recreational safety, equipment and machinery safety, and chemical and livestock handling.

Agricultural Youth Safety Scholarships
NECAS provides funding for the development and implementation of a youth safety training curriculum. Managed by the Agricultural Safety Division.

Asthma Program
Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, and yet many parents know little about it. About 17 million Americans have asthma, including nearly five million children under age 18. Between 1980-1994, asthma among children under five years old increased by 160 percent. Managed by the Environmental Health Center.

Children's Environmental Health Video
Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Children’s Health and Prevention, this video explains problems, prevention, and solutions related to environmental hazards for children. Discussed in the video are topics such as lead poisoning prevention, sun protection, indoor air quality, and pesticides. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 800/557-2366, ext. 2.

Falls in the Home
In 2000, falls in the home and community caused or led to 15,400 deaths. All age groups are vulnerable, but older adults are most at risk. Managed by the Home and Community Safety and Health Group.

First Aid Institute
The National Safety Council provides training and certification on first aid and CPR, and recently introduced online training options. Managed by the Council's First Aid Institute, 800/621-6244.

Give the Gift of Sight
This program has helped collect more than 12,000 eyeglasses for distribution to the Volunteer Optometry Service to Humanity (VOSH), and the Rotary and Lions' International. The glasses are then distributed to Third World countries where recipients have had limited or no eye care. Managed by the Community Division.

Indoor Air Community Leader Kit
Funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, this Indoor Air Program has developed a kit to provide community leaders tools for identifying pollutants. It includes recommendations on preventing and eliminating pollutants in the home. The kit contains slides and slide presentation, a video, educational materials, games and activities on indoor air pollution prevention. Available in English and Spanish. Managed by the Environmental Health Center 800-557-2366, ext. 1

Indoor Air Community Leader Kit for Women and Children
Funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Indoor Air Program has developed an informational kit which provides basic, low-cost solutions to indoor air pollutants. It targets women and children of particularly vulnerable populations in low-income, minority, and/or tribal communities. Managed by the Environmental Health Center 800-557-2366, ext. 1.

Indoor Air Helpline (800-557-2366)
This service is funded by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency to provide trained information specialists answering specific calls and disseminating studies, fact sheets, brochures and other publications on radon and other indoor air quality issues. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 800/557-2366.

Kid's Corner Webpage
This Kid's Corner webpage has many print-and-play games to help children and youth learn about lead, indoor air, sun safety, oceans, chemicals, and more. Managed by the Environmental Health Center 202/293-2270, ext. 469.

Lead Poisoning Prevention
This Lead Poisoning Prevention program targets minority and underserved populations, including the African American, Asian-American and Pacific Islander, Latino, and Native American communities. EHC plans to hold outreach meetings and training sessions that will give community-based organizations the tools and skills to enable them to plan and execute successful lead poisoning prevention programs in their communities.. Managed by the Environmental Health Center.

Learn to Swim
This is a series of programs to teach swimming. It includes Exploration for ages 6 months to 4 years old; Learn to Swim for ages 4 years old to 8; Challenge for ages 8 and up; and Learn to Swim for special populations for all ages. Managed by the First Aid Institute, 800/621-6244, ext 2106.

Local 4-H Trainers
Local 4-H members work with NECAS staff to help conduct training for youth audiences participating in a variety of programs. Managed by the Agricultural Safety Division 800/621-7615, ext. 2023.

Making the Right Choices
This 22-minute video was developed by the Agriculture Division of National Safety Council. It addresses common hazards children face on the farm and is designed for parents and kids to teach child safety in an agricultural setting. E-mail:customerservice@nsc.org or call 800/621-7619, product #17840-2222.

Natural Disaster Preparedness
The Environmental Health Center worked with Finger Lakes Productions to produce natural disaster recovery PSAs. The PSAs provide consumers with practical tips to help during the cleanup and recovery after disasters. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 202/293-2270, ext. 487.

Partnership for a Walkable America
The National Safety Council participates in the Partnership for a Walkable America alliance working closely with the Department of Transportation's Secretarial Initiative for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and other federal projects, to make America a better place for walking. All populations including senior citizens and children are targeted. Managed by the Highway Traffic Safety Division. Poison Prevention
A child is accidentally poisoned every 30 seconds in the U.S. and more than half of these poisonings occur at home to children under the age of five. Raising awareness about the importance of reading labels on household cleaners, medicine, pesticides, and pet products is the aim of our partnership with the National Grocers Association's (N.G.A.) Grocers. See also Poison Prevention Week.

Radiation
We benefit from many uses of radiation but it can also pose serious health risks, leading to two major questions: How big a risk does radiation pose to our families, our environment, and to future generations? What should individuals and society do to ensure that the benefits of radiation are not outweighed by the risks? We have created a kit to help teachers explore these questions and others with their students. The new kit is available FREE to high school teachers to help educate students about radiation and risk. Single copies of the guidebook Understanding Radiation in Our World are also available free to the general public. Managed by the Environmental Health Center.

Radon Corporate Leader Kit
The Radon Program produced a Corporate Leader Kit, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The kit is designed to help managers provide radon testing programs for their employees. The kit contains background information, brochures, sample articles, and camera-ready artwork to put in employee newsletters. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 800/557-2366, ext. 1.

Radon Hotline
The National Safety Council operates the National Radon Hotline (800-SOS-RADON), which is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The hotline provides a basic information packet on radon, what and how to test for it. The packet also contains a coupon for a low-cost radon test kit. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 800/557-2366, ext. 1.

Secondhand Smoke Module
The ABCs of Secondhand Smoke Training Module for Child Care Providers serves as a resource for reducing children’s exposure to secondhand smoke at child care and in the home. Reducing children’s exposure to secondhand smoke means changing the behavior of adults. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 800/557-2366, ext. 1.

Student Volunteers at Congress
This program gives occupational safety masters degree students a chance to participate in the National Safety Council's Congress & Exposition. Managed by the Educational Resources Division, 800/621-7615, ext. 2028.

Sun Safety
The Sun Safety program provides fact sheets on sun protective behaviors, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, UV Index, and the health effects related to overexposure to the sun. One component of the sun safety program is a K-6 school program called SunWise that ties ozone depletion, the environment and the sun protective behaviors together for schools to use in existing school curricula. The SunWise program is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Stratospheric Protection Division. Also available is a video called Sun Safety: A Growing Health Concern. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 800/557-2366, ext. 2.

Teacher's Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Indoor Air Quality Program has produced an indoor air pollution prevention curriculum for youth ages 9 to 11. It includes a variety of educational information, activities, and materials for students and parents on indoor air pollutants -- reducing and/or preventing them in the home. Managed by the Environmental Health Center, 800/557-2366, ext. 1. USAFE
Intensive, short courses designed for use by business and community groups. Each contains instructor and participant manuals. The SafeLife series combats a wide array of accidents most common to specific age groups: SafeLife Kids (10 sessions, each 45 minutes, taught by volunteers in elementary schoolrooms), SafeLife Tots (targets parents of infants, 3 hours), SafeLife Seniors (for those of retirement age or their adult children, 3 hours); Parenting Defiant Youth (how to regain control over children and teens, 4 hours); Teen Suicide A Battle Plan For Parents (2 hours). Call the Arizona Chapter at 888/835-0740.

Water Bulletins
The federal Safe Drinking Water Act's "Source Water Assessment Program" requires every state to analyze existing and potential threats to the quality of our public drinking water supplies. Most community water suppliers deliver high-quality drinking water. These bulletins are a series of articles regarding .Drinking Water Source Assessment. These articles will inform you about your drinking water and what you can do to get involved in protecting your current and future drinking water quality. Managed by the Environmental Health Center.

Window Safety
The National Safety Council's participation in window safety awareness focuses on educating parents and youth with the cooperation of the Screen Manufacturers Association, National Wood Window and Door Association, and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association. Managed by the Community Division, 800/621-7615, ext. 2024.

Youth Safety Congress
This 4-day sustainable development program uses train-the-trainer workshops, educational materials, and a student handbook to provide tools for youth to educate their peers on safety, health, and environmental issues. Managed by the Youth Activities Division, 800/621-7615.

Youth Delegates
One youth, age 16 to 19, is selected each year by the Youth Activities Division, to serve on the National Safety Council's Board of Directors and represent the Council at national events. Managed by the Youth Activities Division, 800/621-7615.

Youth Safety Awards
This annual awards program recognizes youth and youth serving organizations who conduct safety and health programs. Managed by the Youth Activities Division, 800/621-7615.