Young children being injured at home is a perennial problem. When parents of young children and family workers discussed what influenced parents’ perceptions and responses to child injury risk at home, both “upstream” and “downstream” causal factors were identified. Among the former, complex and interactive facets of society and contemporary living emerged as potentially critical features. The “wicked problems” model arose from the need to find resolutions for complex problems in multidimensional environments and it proved a useful analogy for child injury. Designing dynamic strategies to provide resolutions to childhood injury, may address our over-dependence on ‘tame solutions’ that only deal with physical cause-and-effect relationships and which cannot address the complex interactive contexts in which young children are often injured.

This media release from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs details the introduction of the new baby walker Standard in effect from 1st of March, 2001.

The Ministry advises caution when buying toys that make a noise for children under 18 months old. Loud or shrill sounds can damage children's hearing. Toys for children under 18 months should not be louder than 75 decibels. For children over 18 months, the sound from a toy should not exceed 85 decibels.

This short media release highlights the dangers of leaving certain objects inside parked cars on hot Summer days, such as cigarette lighters, aerosol cans etc. These and other articles can burst into flames when exposed to the concentrated heat inside a car.

This is a sheet of safety information from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs regarding Summer safety. It focuses on barbecues, camping and caravans, and gas. The Energy Safety Service (www.ess.govt.nz) provides further information.

A media release from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs warning Christmas shoppers to be aware of safety concerns when Christmas shopping for children. In particular it says to be cautious of scooters, noisy toys and baby walkers.

A media release following the recent injury of a boy that had electrocuted himself while climbing a power pole. This article provides some electrical safety information that parents can pass on to their children.

"Electric kettles/jugs don't last forever, and neither do hot water bottles...But just how often do you think to check these two household items to make sure they're still safe to use? Don't wait for them to tell you that they're on their last legs, because by then it might just be too late." A media release reminding parents/caregivers of the importance of checking the condition of these types of items before use.

This is a farm safety resource. Information and safety advice is presented under the following headings; 1) The environment, 2) Common safety concerns, 3) Farm machinery and kids don't mix, 4) Grain stores, 5) Chemicals, 6) Animals, 7) Play it safe by the water, 8) At play, 9) safety in the workshop, 10) Safety around hay stacks, 11) All terrain vehicles and motorcycles, and 12) Around the home.

The UN General Assembly’s Special Session on Children in May 2002 attracted 69 Summit-level participants and 190 high-level national delegations. When they finished their work they had committed their governments to a time-bound set of specific goals for children and young people, and to a basic framework for getting there. This booklet contains the commitments that were part of the Special Session on Children: the Millennium Development Goals, earlier pledged to by all 189 United Nations Member States; the Children’s Statement, ‘A World Fit for Us’, delivered at the opening plenary of the Special Session by two young delegates; the consensus outcome document of the General Assembly, ‘A World Fit for Children’, with goals and targets to be met; and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified, acceded to or signed by 192 countries in the 12 years since it was first ratified, and the two Optional Protocols to the Convention. Together, these documents constitute an essential guidebook for all those working to improve the lives of children and young people throughout the world. In fact, they could well serve as a resource text for all those working for peace and security, as children are at the heart of those efforts, too. What follows in this small book are the promises of world leaders who have set themselves an agenda that is at once both visionary and concrete, to better the lives of children and young people. See also: http://www.unicef.org/rightsite/433_468.htm

This article gives suggestions for Christmas presents including: music, DVDs and videos, electronic games, toys, board games and sports gear. It includes a small section on 'toy safety' which refers to the 'Five S' guide: "Size- the smaller the child, the bigger the toy, Surface - check that paints and fillings are non-toxic and fire-resistant, Strings - check that strings or tails on toys aren't long enough to cut off a child's circulation, Supervision - a supervised child is a safer child, Smooth - a smooth toy surface means a child is less likely to scratch or cut themselves." Also refers to toy safety information at: http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/productsafety/consumerinfo/toys.html

A new baby can bring excitement and joy into your lives. However, you are also facing one of life’s greatest responsibilities in raising a child. As a parent you must provide a safe environment for your child to grow up and develop. You will be faced with an endless number of options when purchasing products for your baby and young children. Thousands of children in Queensland are hospitalised each year due to unintentional injuries or accidents. Taking simple measures can prevent most of these accidents. This guide provides some practical advice on product safety. Anything you buy should be cared for according to manufacturer’s instructions, and regularly checked for stability and wear and tear. And as your child grows you will need to use your common sense and expect the unexpected. As a general rule you should:; Read and act on product warnings on labels;; Never use a product in another way, other than the one it was originally intended for; and; Check products regularly for wear and tear.

PURPOSE: To confirm our clinical impression that intra--abdominal handlebar injuries are progressively increasing in number and severity in the latest years. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of data concerning 132 patients admitted to our department of pediatric surgery during a 10--year period (between 2003 and 2012), following bicycle--related blunt abdominal trauma, was performed. Patients were divided into two groups: those who fall from their bicycle (n = 43) and those who sustained direct impact from the handlebars (n = 89) and compared. RESULTS: Number of admitted patients due to bike related injury was increased during a 10--year period. The bikes used by 91.6% of the participants were the high quality BMX, with rigid and strong handlebars. The average age for both groups was 10.3 years (4--16 years). Boys were injured more than girls. Thirty patients from both groups sustained severe abdominal visceral injuries, 25 from the handlebar group and 6 from the fall group (p=0.018). The overall average length of hospital stay was 3.04 days, with 36 cases (27.36%) requiring pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission (n=26 of the handlebar group and n=10 of the fall group, P=0.024). Eight children sustaining handlebar injuries required abdominal surgery compared to only one case for the fall group (p=0.018), when excluding extra--abdominal procedures. CONCLUSIONS: Number of pediatric patients admitted due to bike related injury has been gradually increasing. Children who suffer from direct impact of the handlebars are more likely to require abdominal operative intervention and PICU admission than those who fall. Preventive measures are urgently needed in order to defeat this trend.

OBJECTIVES: Handlebar injuries are one of the most common causes of abdominal injuries in children. We aim to investigate the epidemiology of bicycle handlebar injuries and to emphasize the severity of the injuries. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of children admitted to our hospital with abdominal injury related to bicycle handlebars was performed. RESULTS: A total of 219 children (187 males and 32 females) younger than 17 years were hospitalized for abdominal handlebar injuries between 2005 and 2013. The age range of the patients was 4-17 (mean 10.93 ± 3.68) years. Most patients had an imprint of the handlebar edge on their abdomen. The most common abdominal organ injury was liver laceration. 33 patients had pancreas injury and 13 patients had hollow organ injury. Most patients were treated conservatively. Surgery was performed in 24 patients. Hospital stay was 4-60 (mean 9.63 ± 13.37) days. CONCLUSIONS: Trend of bicycle handlebar trauma over this time period was related to the local floating population and economy. The most common abdominal organ injury was liver. Hollow organ injury required emergency exploratory laparotomy and the Roux-y anastomosis applied well in cases whose gastrointestinal tract damaged seriously. Pancreatic injury usually led to secondary pseudocyst. The percutaneous ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst was really an effective way. The trend in the amylase and lipase levels could reflect the pancreatic injury condition and predict prognosis. Early diagnosis and optimal care without delay may help to reduce the morbidity of injuries to the internal organs. Children with abdominal handlebar injuries should be treated with great care.

Objective: to estimate the ability of parents (of children<6 years) to recall the injuries of their children. Study compares parent recall with computerized medical records. Recall decreased with time; was best for major injuries, intermediate for minor injuries treated in hospitals, emergency depts. etc.; worst for minor injuries. Contains tables of stats.

The strategy covers all aspects of safety promotion. It seeks to reduce harm, to increase the sense of well being and to provide opportunities for Aboriginal people to be proud of their achievements and to take greater control of initiatives aimed at enhancing community safety. It deals with: accidental injury intentional self harm violence the need for safe environments the need to feel safe.

Outlines establishment of 'Prism' - new injury prevention and risk management company

The aim of this teaching resource is to stop injuries and deaths of children and young people on ATVs by making children and their families aware of the manufacturer's warning that ATVs should not be ridden by anyone under 16, and the reasons for this. Learning outcomes are presented as well as key messages. This unit of work has been designed to be used in association with the video, 'Georgina'. This video should only be used as part of this lesson framework. The unit has been designed to be used primarily with students in Years 3-8. At this stage students' attitudes and behaviours will still be being formed, and it is an opportunity to instill a sense of the importance of their own safety. This in turn will lead to safe, responsible decision making and behaviour.

Pamphlet about Health Promoting Schools (HPS), a worldwide movement developed by the World Health Organization. Outlines how HPS works in New Zealand.

One thing that all inhalants have in common is that they contain chemicals that were never meant for people to consume. So why would anyone breathe toxic chemicals on purpose? Just like the users of other drugs, inhalant abusers try to get ‘high’ from the chemicals. This factsheet provides information under the following headings; 1) What are the effects of inhalants? 2) Short term effects of inhalants are: 3) Over time inhalants can cause more serious damage, such as: 4) Common household products inhaled include: and, 5) How do inhalants kill?

The Neglect Prevention Programme is a 3-year strategy aimed at promoting early detection and intervention in cases of child neglect and encouraging families towards "self-help". The background materials includes a definition of "supervisory neglect" which has implications for child injury prevention.

A bilingual road safety reader (Vietnamese/English) about roads and pedestrian safety.

This brief pamphlet provides information about the role and functions of the Commissioner for Children

A pamphlet describing the role and functions of the Commissioner for Children

This item is a collection of miscellaneous papers connected with the March 2008 International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention (ISCAIP) meeting held in Merida, Mexico as pre-conference to the World Health Organization 'Safety 2008: 9th world conference on injury prevention and safety promotion'. It includes a list of the 'participating fellows', a copy of the 'ISCAIP Newsletter' (March 2008) and the ISCAIP 'Draft Strategic Plan'. See also record # 8900.

This item is a listing of the posters which were presented at the March 2008 International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention (ISCAIP) meeting held in Merida, Mexico as pre-conference to the Safety 2008: 9th world conference on injury prevention and safety promotion.

This item includes abstracts for 'Safety 2008: 9th world conference on injury prevention and safety promotion', held in Merida, Mexico. There are sections on: poster presentations, oral presentations, video presentations, special meetings and an author index. Safekids NZ's poster presentation abstracts appear on pages 50-51 (not pp. 52-3 as listed in the index).

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to study the nature and extent of the adverse academic effects faced by students recovering from concussion. METHOD: A sample of 349 students ages 5 to 18 who sustained a concussion and their parents reported academic concerns and problems (eg, symptoms interfering, diminished academic skills) on a structured school questionnaire within 4 weeks of injury. Postconcussion symptoms were measured as a marker of injury severity. RESULTS were examined based on recovery status (recovered or actively symptomatic) and level of schooling (elementary, middle, and high school). RESULTS: Actively symptomatic students and their parents reported higher levels of concern for the impact of concussion on school performance (P <.05) and more school-related problems (P <.001) than recovered peers and their parents. High school students who had not yet recovered reported significantly more adverse academic effects than their younger counterparts (P <.05). Greater severity of postconcussion symptoms was associated with more school-related problems and worse academic effects, regardless of time since injury (P <.001). CONCLUSIONS: This study provides initial evidence for a concussion's impact on academic learning and performance, with more adverse effects reported by students who had not yet recovered from the injury. School-based management with targeted recommendations informed by postinjury symptoms may mitigate adverse academic effects, reduce parent and student concerns for the impact of the injury on learning and scholastic performance, and lower the risk of prolonged recovery for students with active postconcussion symptoms.

This media release highlights the dangers associated with trampoline use and provides some advice for reducing trampoline injuries. See record # 4942 for resulting story from Reuters Health

The figures in this report relate to the 1993 year and cover mainly adult claims. There is a section on playgrounds but it is noted that coding problems defy accuracy.

This set of factsheets covers each of the topics listed among the keywords below. A very useful set of resources.

This fold-out, poster size resource provides a useful set of guidelines for the safe and effective design and use of farm yards.

Information around the danger of unguarded power-take-off shafts on tractors and other machinery and useful associated safety tips.

Tractors and machinery are a major cause of accidental death and injuries in rural areas. Many of these accidents involve run-over situations or people being crushed by the tractor's moving parts. It is important to look out for children- particularly pre-schoolers. Some advice and safety tips are given.

Safety advice is listed to help prevent overturns (the tractor tipping over)

Crush injuries or death can occur when contact is made with any moving part of a tractor and its implements. In operating any equipment mounted on tractor hydraulics (including front-end loaders) thare are certain points which should be noted and these are listed.

ACC and Water Safety New Zealand have embarked on a joint three year campaign targeted at reducing the number of water related injuries. This is a media release which details the campaign.

Over the summer 2005 holiday period, ACC undertook a Safe Summer Programme targeted at preventing injuries. This programme particularly focuses on road, water, and home safety for primary school aged children. The Safety colouring and activity book has been developed as a fun way for children to learn key safety messages. This is the 2005 version.

This article highlights ACC's focus on injury prevention. From both a social and economic point of view, preventing injuries from happening, is infinitely preferable to having to provide treatment, rehabilitation and compensation. Effective injury prevention involves a range of different strategies and these are mentioned briefly. New programmes planned for 2000/2001 are also mentioned.

The strategic goals of ACC in injury prevention are outlined. Goal 4 is "To substantially reduce serious injuries in older people and children", and Safekids are mentioned.

Short item about the campaign launch.

Fact sheet gives the number of claims and amount of money spent on children by ACC over period 1991-1995 for schools and playgrounds

The ACC's national motor vehicle injury prevention programme has been planned as one which complements the road safety programmes of other government agencies by co-operating at an intersectorial level and providing a support role to other key stakeholders. Article goes on to briefly outline ACC initiatives.

A series of notes detailing the main points from each of the key speakers at the seminar.

The welcoming speech given by the Deputy Mayor of Manukau to open the seminar.

This paper from the Associate Minister for Accident Insurance discusses the need for a new direction and focus for the ACC scheme in terms of injury prevention.

This is a collection of papers presented at the one day seminar held in July, 2000. Papers presented by: - Hon Ruth Dyson - John Wren - Grant Duncan - Pauline Kingi - John Langley - Mabel Chia-Yarrall - Anne Candy