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HED 118 Introduction to Safety and
Emergency Care Web Links |

The following categories contain links to
various sources on the web relating to topics covered in the HED 118
Introduction to Safety and Emergency Care course. Although every effort
has been made to ensure the content of these websites, the usual
evaluation measures should be taken by the researcher. For tips on how
to evaluate information found on websites go to our
Evaluating Websites Tutorial.

Occupational Safety
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Back Pain at Work: Preventing Aches, Pains and Injuries - This
article from MayoClinic.com provides information on the causes of
back pain, and tips on how to prevent back injuries.
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National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) -
"The federal agency responsible for conducting research and making
recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and
illness." Topics to explore on this site include: Industries & Occupations,
Hazards & Exposures, Diseases & Injuries, Chemicals, Safety &
Prevention, Emergency Preparedness & Response, and Data & Statistics.
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Occupational
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - This website provides
information about OSHA's standards; training, outreach, and education
activities; partnerships; and programs for continual improvement in
workplace safety and health to assure the safety and health of America's
workers.
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Mine Safety & Health
Administration (MSHA) - "The mission of MSHA is to is to
administer the provisions of the
Federal Mine Safety
and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with
mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal
accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal
accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved
safety and health conditions in the Nation's mines."
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U.S. Department of
Labor - "The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the
welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United
States. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a
variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee
workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions." Use the
"Topics", "Audiences", A to Z Index" links, and the "Search DOL"
tool to
locate information on this site.
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Vehicle Safety
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AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
- "The mission of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is to
identify traffic safety problems, foster research that seeks
solutions, and disseminate information and educational materials."
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Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety (IIHS) - An independent, nonprofit,
organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries,
and property damage — from crashes on the nation's highways. This
site provides access to: Vehicle Safety Ratings, Consumer Brochures & Videos, Research & Stats, and Laws & Regulations. A link is also provided to access the Status Report
newsletter.
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Motor Vehicle Safety - Categories of motor vehicle safety
information to explore on this page from MedlinePlus® include:
Overviews, Latest News, Specific Conditions, Related Issues,
Statistics, Children, Teenagers, and Seniors.
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National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - NHTSA is responsible for
reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor
vehicle crashes by setting and enforcing safety performance
standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and by
conducting effective local highway safety programs. Categories to
explore on this site include: Traffic Safety, Vehicles/Equipment, Laws/Regulations/Guidance, and Vehicle Safety Research.
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New York
State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) - The NYSDMV website
provides information about its services for drivers, businesses, and
vehicle owners including access to numerous online forms and
publications. You will also find links to other information on
vehicle safety, traffic safety, NYS vehicle and traffic law.
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Natural and Man-made Disasters
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American Red Cross
- The website provides information about disaster and emergency
relief services provided by the American Red Cross. This site
provides guidelines on how to prepare a disaster supplies kit for
your home, and how to form a disaster preparedness plan. The
guidelines are also available in the
Get
a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed tutorial.
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Rochester Red Cross: Disaster Planning - Prepared by the
American Red Cross Greater Rochester Chapter and the Homeland
Security Management Institute at Monroe Community College, this
document provides disaster planning guidelines for senior citizens
and their family members. A worksheet is also included at the end of
the document to list important telephone numbers and emergency
contact information.
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) -
Categories to explore on this site include: Diseases & Conditions, Emergency
Preparedness & Response, Environmental Health, Injury, Violence
& Safety, Workplace Safety & Health.
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U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -
This site provides information about the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security's role in the following areas: Counterterrorism;
Border Security; Preparedness, Response, Recovery; and Immigration.
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Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) - An agency of the US
government which participates in disaster mitigation, preparedness,
response & recovery planning following any national disaster incident.
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Geology.com -
Geology.com is published by Hobart King, Ph.D., Associate Professor
of Geology at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. This site
provides information on current events, articles, maps, and news
related to Geology and Earth Science topics.
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National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - NOAA is a federal agency
within the U.S. Department of Commerce and is a trusted
source of accurate and objective scientific information in four
particular areas of national and global importance: ecosystems,
climate, weather & water, commerce & transportation.
- Natural Disasters - These pages from MedlinePlus®
provide links to information on natural disaster preparation and
recovery. Topics covered include:
earthquakes,
fires,
floods,
hurricanes,
tornadoes,
and
winter weather emergencies.
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World Health
Organization (WHO) - This site provides information about the WHO's
role in international health crisis and emergencies, disease
outbreaks, and natural disasters as they relate to social well
being. Sections to visit on this site include: Countries, Health
Topics, Publications, Data and Statistics.
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Personal Safety
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Bureau of
Justice Statistics (BJS) - This website provides statistics and
background information about: Crime & Victims, Prosecution, Criminal
Offenders, Law Enforcement, Courts & Sentencing, Federal Justice and Corrections systems in the United
States.
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Injury, Violence & Safety - This page on the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website provides tips for
preventing injury & violence; safety tips for home, school & work;
safety tips when traveling & at play; links to learn about various
safety campaigns & programs; as well as links to data & statistics,
publications, and other safety related tools.
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Family Violence
Prevention Fund - The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to
prevent violence within the home, and in the community. Program links to
explore on this site include: Children & Families, Judicial, Global
Prevention, Immigrant Women, Public Policy, Teens, and Workplace.
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10 Consumer Tips for ATM Safety and Security - An article posted
on the Bankrate.com website which features tips from the Electronic
Funds Transfer Association and the Los Angeles Police Department on how
to stay safe while doing business at the ATM.
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National
Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) - Part of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NCIPC works to
reduce morbidity, disability, mortality, and costs associated with
injuries.
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National Safety Council (NSC)
- This site provides information and statistics about prevention of
unintentional injuries. Select the "Resources" link to access Fact
Sheets and profiles on Safety Issues.
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NYS
Division of Criminal Justice Services - This site provides an
overview of the sex offender registration law and access to the New
York State Sex Offender Registry, and information on crime victims
assistance.
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Parking Lot Security - An article from the Safety.com website
which provides parking lot safety tips.
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Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness -
FEMA’s most comprehensive source on individual, family, and
community preparedness.
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 Identity Theft
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ID
Theft - This site from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) serves as
a comprehensive resource on identity theft and provides access to
specific laws, contact information, and resources from state and
federal government agencies.
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Identity
Theft Resource Center (ITRC) - Categories to explore on this site include: Victim
Resources, Consumer Resources, State & Local Resources, Scams & Consumer
Alerts.
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Fraud Watch International (FWI) - "The mission of Fraud Watch
International is to reduce the incidence of Internet Fraud, and
protect consumers from identity theft where personal and credit
information is collected by fraudulent and deceptive means on the
Internet."
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Home Safety
Information about home safety is also available from the
National Safety
Council and National Fire Protection Association links provided on this
web page.
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Healthy
Homes - From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), this pages offers health and safety tips on things you can do
at home to protect your health and lower your risk for the leading
causes of death. You can search for tips by room, by topic, for a
green home, or for specific audiences.
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Health & Safety in the Home, Workplace, and Outdoors - The site
from the NYS Department of Health provides links to fact sheets,
guidelines, and reports on a wide range of topics including air
quality, drinking water, and radon.
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Home Safety Council® (HSC) -
"The Home Safety Council® (HSC) is the only national nonprofit
organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries
that result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits on
average each year." Through national programs, partnerships and the
support of volunteers, HSC educates people of all ages to be safer
in and around their homes. This site provides links to information
on home safety tips pertaining to all age groups including babies and
toddlers, pre-school and middle age children, and older adults.
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U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission - "The Commission is charged with
protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death
from more than 15,000 types of consumer products (such as toys, cribs,
power tools, household chemicals) under the agency's jurisdiction."
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Fire Safety
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Fire-Related Injuries and Illnesses - This page from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on
preventing fire-related injuries, fire fighters & other fire-related
occupations, wildfires and environmental effects of fire.
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FireSafety.gov -
"A one-stop information resource on the Internet for residential fire
safety and prevention information distributed by the Federal
government."
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National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) - Established in 1896, NFPA serves as
the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and is an authoritative
source on public safety. This site provides links to information on
Cases & Standards, Safety, Training, and Research.
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U.S Fire
Administration (USFA) - "The mission of the USFA is to reduce life
and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, through
leadership, advocacy, coordination and support." Links to explore on
this site include: Statistics, Fire-Safe Hotels, Prevention
Campaigns, Citizens, and News
Media.
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Contacting the Teacher
Patricia Dano teaches the HED 118
Introduction to Safety and Emergency Care course. Students may contact
her by e-mail at pdano@monroecc.edu
and telephone (585) 292-2000 mailbox 6694.
P. Czaja,
Revised 9/2009,
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