Our Trauma Center's Injury Prevention Program collaborates with various committed community partners, including Albemarle County Police Department, Charlottesville Fire Department, Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad and more.
Avoid Everyday Hazards
See how to:
- Perform the Heimlich maneuver
- Handle bee stings
- Stay safe in pools, oceans, lakes and other bodies of water
- Wear a bike helmet
- Prepare for a safe outdoor adventure
Fall Prevention
- Find tips to prevent falls
- Use this fall prevention checklist for older adults (PDF)
- Prevent falls for young children (PDF) and older adults (PDF)
Tips for ladder safety:
- Make sure the ladder is the right size for the job.
- Check the “duty rating” and length to avoid unnecessary hazards.
- Inspect the ladder to make sure it is in good working condition.
- Place the ladder on firm, level, non-slippery ground to ensure proper support.
- Always maintain three points of contact to minimize chances of slipping or falling.
Bleeding Control
Read how to recognize and stop life-threatening bleeding.
Car Seat Installation
- Get a free child safety seat inspection
- Read about child passenger safety
- Learn how to adapt car seats to growing children
Motor Vehicle Crashes
- Find out where vehicle crashes happen in your area
- See vehicle safety statistics and guidelines
Distracted Driving: Free Class for You & Your Teens
Get a preview of the class on how to avoid distracted driving.
Sign up for Behind the Scenes, our teen driver and parent education course.
Poison Prevention
Get tips for preventing poisoning in:
- Children (PDF) and older adults (PDF)
You can also test your knowledge with UVA School of Medicine's poison trivia quiz.
Possible Poisoning: What to Do
- Call the Blue Ridge Poison Center
- Know how to provide first aid for poisoning