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