{"id":838,"date":"2011-09-20T12:23:03","date_gmt":"2011-09-20T17:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/?p=838"},"modified":"2011-09-20T12:23:03","modified_gmt":"2011-09-20T17:23:03","slug":"starting-school-year-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/personal-injury\/starting-school-year-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting the School Year Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The start of the school year can be a blur of activities that include gathering classroom supplies, picking out new clothes, and getting ready for athletic practices. However, it\u2019s crucial that all families make safety awareness and discussion part of their hectic schedules. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has offered some of the following guidelines on back to school safety.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your kids\u2019 coats, jackets and \u201choodies\u201d do not have long strings attached to any portion of the garment, top or bottom. The CPSC reported 26 instances of fatalities involving children when a drawstring became stuck in playground equipment, a school bus door and other objects. \u201cNew regulations specify that you shouldn\u2019t be able to see more than 3 inches of the string when the clothes are stretched wide,\u201d the agency notes.<\/li>\n<li>One of the most important accessories in your child\u2019s back to school wardrobe should be a helmet if he or she rides a bike, scooter, skateboard or anything else with wheels to school. The helmet must fit snug and secure (it should not move around on the head), without being uncomfortable or obtrusive. Consult a professional bike shop for the right fit. Helmets that have adjustable back straps for tightness and customizable padding typically work well.<!--more--><\/li>\n<li>Train your children to take off their helmet once off their bike on the playground; it can become stuck in certain playground apparatus and cause injury.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, the CPSC commands coaches, school officials and staff to provide proper instruction and safe playgrounds for athletic competition.<\/li>\n<p>If your child has been injured during school activities, call the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/personal-injury.html\">Oklahoma personal injury attorneys<\/a> with Maples Law Firm at (405) 705-5050 for a complimentary case review.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The start of the school year can be a blur of activities that include gathering classroom supplies, picking out new clothes, and getting ready for athletic practices. 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