Holiday safety

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A child was treated in an emergency department every three minutes in 2011 for a toy-related injury, and more than 3 million children were treated for similar injuries from 1990 to 2011, according to a study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

An infographic presents statistics on motor vehicle deaths involving alcohol impairment during holiday periods.

Washington – OSHA is reminding major retail employers to take steps to prevent worker injuries during major sales events such as Black Friday.

Northbrook, IL-based Underwriters Laboratories is reminding families to keep safety on the Thanksgiving menu.

An estimated 2,000 residential building fires occur on Thanksgiving Day every year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.