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Are Kids Camps as Safe as Posh Pet Retreats?

The following post was submitted by guest blogger, Marisa Aud, communications specialist with Our Youth at Work foundation.

Curtis Geesman 15, dies at a camp in Ohio after participating in sumo-suit match.

Sean Whitley, 17, of Marlton died in Philadelphia, the result of a fire at a Boy Scout camp.

Safety Crusaders: no capes, just ordinary folks

Safety Crusaders, as selected by Consumers Reports in its Safety Blog include some surprising pioneering work by ordinary folks across North America... their exceptional acts of bravery to save others from harm:

When does too much safety become dangerous?

We seem to be well on our way to a safety-first society. Automobile seat belts have led to bike helmets and recently to ski helmets, which have now led to cries for tobogganing helmets, endorsed by Health Canada and some safety groups. What's next? Golf and tennis helmets? Jogging helmets? Maybe helmets for kids to wear to school on "snowy roof days." There's no end to how far you can go when you try to make life a "zero-risk" activity!

 

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