The National Safety Council, founded in 1913 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1953, is the nation's leading advocate for safety and health. Their mission is "to educate and influence society to adopt safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic losses arising from preventable causes."
For more info visit the National Safety Council web site.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Association This site provides a list of new child restraints and features; new vehicles and child safety features; proper tips for installing and using child safety restraints.
For more info visit the NHTSA web site. |
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an Independent Federal Regulatory Agency. CPSC works to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
For more info visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site. |
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The National SAFE KIDS Campaign is the first and only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury - the number one killer of children ages 14 and under.
For more info visit the National SAFE KIDS Campaign web site. |
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The International Association for Child Safety (IACS) is a non-profit organization formed in 1997 to promote safety awareness and injury prevention for children. Its membership includes child safety professionals across the United States, Canada and Europe.
For more info visit the International Association for Child Safety web site. |
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The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance is a national non-profit voluntary health organization that unites families, caregivers, health professionals and scientists to advance infant safety and survival across America.
For more info visit the SIDS Alliance web site. |
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The vision of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids is that children and families will live in safe communities supported by Injury Free Coalition for Kids centers that have developed hospital-community partnerships working to prevent injury.
For more info visit the Injury Free Coalition for Kids web site. |
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The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training and education.
For more info visit the National Fire Protection Association web site. |
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The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association exists to advance the interests, growth and well-being of the juvenile products industry through advocacy, public relations, information sharing and business development opportunities.
For more info visit the JPMA web site. |
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The mission of the Poison Center is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning.
For more info visit the Poison Center web site. |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics consists of 60,000 pediatricians committed to optimal health for all children, including injury prevention.
For more info visit the American Academy of Pediatrics web site, car seat guide, and site for the section of injury, violence, and poison prevention. |
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Six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.
For more info visit the Recalls web site.
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
The Center for Disease Control and Preventions Injury Prevention Section has a wealth of information including fact sheets, tips, and statistics.
Visit the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control site.
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