APEX health 5.2.1 public policy and your safety
define 2-1-1
accessed by phone or computer all the tie at no cost for information about local organizations the provide services
graduated driver's licenses
all states have- learn to drive and fave certain restrictions including not driving at night and only having adults or family members as passengers
examples of transportation policies
laws about highway design (painted road lines and divided highways), automobile design (required seat belts), driver and passenger behavior, licensing for people operating cars
only mandatory for younger people
most bicycle helmet laws- helmet laws for that matter are directed at teens
define primary enforcement
police may stop and ticket someone for not using a seat belt
most of the state regulations for unintentional deaths and injuries are for
transportation
helmet laws for motorcycle, bicycle and ATV
vary by state, many for younger riders
CPSC
Consumer Product Safety Commission- another place to look for consumer safety information- can look up recalls on products
communicable disease
Diseases that can be transferred from one individual to another. This happens by direct or indirect contact, or through a third organism.
unintentional
Happening or being done in a way that was not planned.
public policy
Laws or regulations that the government creates to address a problem affecting people. Usually meant to keep you safe. It also refers to the effect those laws have on the problem.
adults and older children are required to wear a seatbelt in all states but
New Hampshire
services 2-1-1 provides
Social Services Information housing options, food programs, utility services, support groups, support out of abuse, health care, disaster relief, emergency infor. and evacuation routes, employment and education info, addiction and rehab. info
source of safety information
US government information online NHTSA (new car safety features), OSHA (safety at work in a restaurant), CDC (data on traumatic brain injuries)
consumer websites
provides information about product testing- excellent source of information about most products
laws that protect people in the workplace
regulates chemical toxins, noise levels, physical danger, temperature, infectious disease- requires reporting, training and safety equipment are common in today's workplace
federal labor laws for teens
restrict hours, restrict time of day, can't drive for work, cant operate a forklift or power equipment or perform construction tasks, can't work in logging, mines or sawmills, can't be employees in agriculture under 14
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
rules of highway design
define secondary enforcement
seat belt ticket can only be written during a stop for another infraction
examples of traffic related laws
speed limits, laws for signaling, right of way, passing, pull over for emergency vehicles- breaking rules results in penalties and fines or restricted driving rights
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970
states that each employer shall furnish to each of his employees a place free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm
_____________ has improved safety features in our environment
technology; pedestrian walkways for those with disabilities (audible signals)
many laws written to protect safety are specifically directed towards ______becasue they have a higher rate of injury and death in many situation including driving
teens
one of the reasons we establish public policies
to keep people safe