This study was conducted to investigate the effects of applying methods andamount of ammonium polyphosphate (0, 2 and 4 wt%) on fire retardancy andmechanical properties of wood flour/polypropylene composites. The resultsshowed that addition of fire retardant improved the mechanical properties such astensile and flexural strengths and fire retardancy of composites. But by increasingof fire retar...

Falls account for a substantial portion of 9-1-1 calls, but few studies have examined the potential for an emergency medical system role in fall prevention. We tested the feasibility and effectiveness of an emergency medical technician (EMT)-delivered, at-scene intervention to link elders calling 9-1-1 for a fall with a multifactorial fall prevention program in their community. The intervention...

BACKGROUND Unintentional injuries are the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in young children, and most injuries occur in the home. OBJECTIVES To report findings from a primary prevention program that trained paramedics to conduct home safety surveys, provide family safety education, and identify common pediatric injury risks in the home. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed stand...

OBJECTIVE to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based injury prevention program. DESIGN Cluster randomised controlled trial. SETTING 20 primary schools in Nottingham, UK. PARTICIPANTS 459 children aged 7 to 10 years. INTERVENTION The "Risk Watch" program delivered by teachers, aimed at improving bike and pedestrian, falls, poisoning and fire and burns safety. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES...