Ag Families - USA
The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) offers a three-day weekend 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.

Lawnmower Safety
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has partnered with other groups in a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of unsafe lawn mower use and reduce the number of related injuries to children.

Falls in the Home
In 2007, falls in the home and community caused or led to 20,600 deaths. All age groups are vulnerable, but older adults are most at risk. Managed by the NSC’s department of Home and Community Partnerships & Initiatives.

First Aid Institute
The National Safety Council offers classroom and on-line training and certification in first aid and CPR with AED. For more information, please contact your local NSC chapter.

“Gift of Sight” Eyeglass Donation Program
The National Safety Council donates eyeglasses to a program that distributes them to underserved men, women and children, sponsored by Lions International, Rotary International and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). Eyeglass donations can be mailed to: Gift of Sight Program, National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, Illinois 60143.

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. 1-888-844-6322.

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.

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.

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.