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Summer Safe, Not Sorry
HERE'S A SIZZLING STATISTIC: According to the Insurance Information Institute, Americans enjoy more than 3 billion barbeques each year. DID YOU KNOW THAT each year more than 300 children under 5 years old drown in residential swimming pools, often in their own backyard. This summer season, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. wants to help consumers avoid being an injury statistic through our summer safety campaign, Summer Safe, Not Sorry. Remember to follow a few simple safety guidelines to keep your summer safe and fun. Explore our summer safety site and find information on pool safety, grill safety and boating safety and life jacket use. Cool Yourself and Your Home Safely This Summer |
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DOES THIS LEAVE YOU WITH A SINKING FEELING? Drowning is the leading cause of death for recreational boaters, with 498 DROWNINGS in 2001. Eight out of 10 boating-related drownings involved a person who was not wearing a life jacket.