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“Gary Coleman for Safety’s Sake: Home Safe Home.” New World/LCA. $19.95. The “Diff’rent Strokes” actor hosts an excellent, responsible program of easy-to-understand safety and first-aid tips for children and parents. The simple format has Coleman manning a high-tech “Safety Control Center” and using live-action segments to demonstrate how children can utilize techniques developed by the National Safety Council and Red Cross. The tape stresses that knowledge is the best survival tool (“stay calm, keep cool, think”) and doesn’t stint on supplying it. Comes with a “Be Prepared Guide” to fill out while viewing. Information: (213) 444-8100.