During 1978, cases pertaining to pupil injuries (mainly involving athletics) and employee injuries under workmen's compensation laws continued to dominate tort litigation in the educational sphere. Several noteworthy cases, however, were rendered in the emerging areas of educational malpractice and constitutional torts. The cases discussed are…

This mining careers and safety curriculum guide was developed to be used in a senior level high school course (175 two-hour class periods). Course goals include certification that students have completed the forty-eight hours of new underground coal mining training required by federal law. Twenty-three units of instruction are included: History of…

Since the phenomenon of reabuse is postulated as being more probable after initial child abuse than is the probability of an initial abuse and since only modest inquiry has been directed at this phenomenon, research was conducted to answer two questions: Is there patterning to reabuse? And if so, is this different in metro and nonmetro…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module is designed to help trainees learn how to respond effectively to injured children. Upon completion of this unit, the trainee is expected to be able to use appropriate procedures for treating injuries and accidents which require immediate attention such as having a severe fall, swallowing…

Designed as a flexible resource, this material may be used independently or in conjunction with existing safety, health, consumer education, economics, or social studies units. To facilitate the incorporation of product safety information into the curriculum, the suggested activities section lists major concepts to be developed and indicates…

A committee was formed to examine the kinds of athletic programs provided for elementary children and the conditions under which they are conducted and to prepare recommendations. A questionnaire was prepared for a sample of 786 elementary school principals in order to determine the nature and extent of school sponsored and agency sponsored…

This summary of three research reports presents general findings and recommendations on the subject of physical education programs in the province of Alberta, Canada--specifically on (1) the nature of the compulsory program of physical education and its acceptance by students and parents; (2) the imposed costs to students for their participation…

When considering the tort liability of school districts or their employees for injuries suffered by students, the court basically mentions two separate problems: first, whether under the facts of the case any duty of supervision was owed to the injured person; second, whether such duty, if owed, was reasonable and was satisfactorily conducted by…

Data from subjective reports, objective performance measures, and physiological studies indicate that flight training per se places a great deal of stress on the trainee. In military flight training additional stresses are involved that may markedly increase the importance of reaction to threat of physical harm. This paper reports efforts to…

Three major premises form the basis of the recommendations of Forum 13. First, the traditional definition of injury should be expanded to include psychological, sociological, and environmental factors leading to children's injuries. Second, approaches to preventing and treating injuries cannot be separated from the environments with which children…

Immediate installation of emergency lighting, in addition to that already provided, is recommended for three groups of existing schools--(1) air-conditioned schools and additions with compact plans having inside corridors and instructional areas artifically lighted, (2) senior high schools with adult education programs, and (3) community schools…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades 4-6. SUBJECT MATTER: First aid and survival education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into seven sections: introduction to first aid; wounds and control of minor bleeding; respiratory emergencies and resuscitation; poisoning; traumatic shock; and injuries from abnormal conditions. The publication…

This article discusses industry-based efforts to improve the quality of work life through various methods including health promotion programs; early intervention and disability management; and rehabilitation of industrially injured workers. Program models in each of these areas are described. (CB)

Explains how to prevent outdoor sports injuries; discusses related litigation and specific cases involving playing field turf, tennis, skiing, and pools; and sets out facility design and maintenance considerations and recommendations. A sidebar provides information about injury insurance available to NCAA schools. Part I of this article appeared…

Physical educators must teach preadolescents about safe and realistic strength-training methods commensurate with their needs and physical capabilities. The risk of injuries can be reduced by setting prudent goals, using equipment tailored to the age level, and educating students about their unique growth state. (PP)