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Grant launches research on virtual training for parents installing car seatsposted a while back 1604 K2_VIEWSFree lock boxes tied to safer gun storage in family homesGiving away free lock boxes for gun storage may lead more families to store firearms safely away from children, a recent study suggests.posted a while back 3633 K2_VIEWSBack to school: When should children walk to school alone?“I would suggest parents walk to school the first few days, make sure they know the route, make sure the child remembers their pedestrian safety rules. Even older children, make sure they get there safely,” UAB researcher Dr. David Schwebel said.posted a while back 3467 K2_VIEWSKids still getting hurt riding ATVs despite safety warningsEven though pediatricians warn parents not to let children under 16 ride all-terrain vehicles, young kids are still getting injured and killed in ATV crashes, a U.S. study suggests.posted a while back 3303 K2_VIEWSUAB psychologist develops simulator to help kids learn how to safely cross a streetBirmingham and the Hoover metro area rank sixth in the nation when it comes to pedestrian fatalities. UAB Psychologist Dr. David Schwebel has developed a life sized simulator to help teach children how to safely cross the street.posted a while back 2979 K2_VIEWSUAB Professor Uses Latest Virtual Reality Technology to Improve Access to Pedestrian Safety EducationA new mobile virtual reality system helps children learn to cross streets safely.posted a while back 5800 K2_VIEWSPolice, advocates urge gun safetyUAB family safety expert Dr. David Schwebel said children and guns are an exceptionally dangerous mix.posted a while back 2899 K2_VIEWSFlavored Fruit Drink or Poisonous Cleaning Product? How to Prevent Accidental PoisoningsThe summer months often mean more time spent at home for kids. While the break from the books can be enjoyable, one UAB expert says there is one lesson both children and parents still need to learn: how to prevent poisoning.posted a while back 5018 K2_VIEWSFindings: What Young Children See When They Look at PoisonsIn a paper recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, David Schwebel’s team in the Youth Safety Lab translated findings from a series of studies into distinct steps manufacturers could adopt to reduce the risk of accidental poisonings.posted a while back 8066 K2_VIEWSMake Halloween Fun, Not Scary, for Kids and TeenagersWhile Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children and teenagers, it also presents challenges for parents concerned with safety. Halloween can be safe and fun for all involved.posted a while back 3977 K2_VIEWSUAB Research Examines Youth Sports Injury RatesResearchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have taken an in-depth look at patterns in pediatric sports-related injuries in anew study published in the Journal of Athletic Training.posted a while back 4241 K2_VIEWSUAB Study Shows Sleep-deprived Teen Pedestrians More Likely to Get HitUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers have published a study showing that sleep-deprived adolescents are in greater danger crossing the street than their better-rested peers.posted a while back 3664 K2_VIEWSKeep Summer Water Fun Safe with Training and SupervisionFun in the summer often means kids spending time in the water, whether at a pool, the beach, a lake or river. A pediatric safety expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) stresses proper training and supervision to avoid drowning and other injuries.posted a while back 3778 K2_VIEWSSchwebel Co-authors World Health Organization Road Safety ManualUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) professor David Schwebel, Ph.D., associate dean for the UAB College of Arts and Sciences, is one of 11 contributors worldwide to author the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new manual Pedestrian safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners.posted a while back 3688 K2_VIEWSPsychology’s Schwebel Wins Ireland Prize for Scholarly DistinctionDavid Schwebel, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and professor of psychology, has been selected as recipient of the 2013 Caroline P. and Charles W. Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction.posted a while back 3838 K2_VIEWSSurfing Internet, Crossing Street Will Likely Lead to WipeoutUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) research, published online in the journal Accident Analysis & Prevention, has found that college students crossing the street while surfing the Internet on a cell phone are more than twice as likely to be hit or have a close call as when they crossed the street undistracted.posted a while back 3452 K2_VIEWSSleepy Teen Pedestrians More Likely to Get Hit, UAB Study SaysA University of Alabama at Birmingham study reveals sleep-deprived adolescents are more likely to be hit by cars while crossing the street than those who are well-rested.posted a while back 3362 K2_VIEWSSafety PatrolUAB child safety expert David Schwebel has helped call attention to the everyday dangers of crosswalks, swimming pools, and dog bites through a series of intriguing, headline-grabbing experiments.posted a while back 3127 K2_VIEWSDon’t Let a Gift Dog Take a Bite out of Fun“Everyone thinks their dog is good and will never bite, but we can’t forget that all dogs are animals,” says David Schwebel, Ph.D. director of the UAB Youth Safety Lab.posted a while back 3247 K2_VIEWSGovernor’s Committee Names UAB Psychology Major Student of the YearThe Birmingham Area Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities honored UAB Department of Psychology senior Lauren McCartney with its Student of the Year award.posted a while back 3703 K2_VIEWS
