MGH Guides: Safety and Injury Prevention: Safety & Injury Prevention

Here are a selection of Safety and Injury Prevention resources available in the Community Health library. Topics in this guide include:

We can't list everything we have here, so get in touch with us if you're looking for something specific! librarian@mghihp.edu

National Safety Council Injury facts
The National Safety Council has a website providing state and national data on injuries across various settings.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data on illnesses, on the job injuries and worker fatalities through the Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program.

Injury Prevention and Control
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MedlinePlus Safety Portal
Collection of articles and informational materials on a variety of safety topics.
Safe Kids Worldwide
This site provides up to date safety information for parents and children across varied topics.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Extensive collection of safety guides for specific products and more.
Water Safety | American Red Cross
Resource with tips regarding Water Safety, Swimming, Helping others, and more

Ergonomics

Ergonomics

Optimal Ergonomic Positions
Ergonomics is the "applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.” Maintaining proper ergonomics can prevent injury at work but also in one's day-to-day life.

Ergonomics in the workplace