ATV use, safety practices, and injuries among Indiana's youth

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All-terrain vehicles (ATV) driving is creating accident opportunities due to the lack of professional training and failure to use personal protective equipment. A survey exploring the behavioral patterns of the Indiana youths reveal that while 80% are either ATV passengers or operators, only 40% of the operators use helmets as safety equipment. Professional hands-on training are hardly utilized. Educating parents on the dangers of youths handling ATVs and effective safety training programs for the under-16 groups are essential. Professional instruction should be compulsory for ATV buyers.

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Safety values and safe performances among college students

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The result of a survey of students taking elective health classes of eight Midwestern Universities shows that gender, class standing and geographic region are contributing factors to safety and security measures taken by college students. Females are found to be more conscious about their safety as compared to the males. Subjects of the senior classes are more safety conscious as compared to the subjects of freshman classes.

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Safety in shipping: the human element

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A study on the reasons for marine accidents, including the role of errors caused by sailing staff in causing accidents, is presented.

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