- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Federal regulatory agency which protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
www.cpsc.gov
- National Safety Council (5)
Read about National Safety Council, the nonprofit public service organization dedicated to creating public awareness of safety and health risks. Sites offer information on environmental and occupational health and safety, home safety, disaster plans, and traffic safety. Also find sites for its various chapters and environmental health center.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/National_Safety_Council
- American Public Health Association (2)
Find out about American Public Health Association (APHA), the organization serving the community and health professionals by influencing the U.S. public health policies, priorities, and practice standards. Sites feature organization details, disease prevention programs, research support, health workers' forum, and regional affiliates.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/American_Public_Health_Association
- Red Cross@
Learn about Red Cross and Red Crescent, the international humanitarian movement and society founded by Henry Dunant, whose mission is to protect human life and health without any discrimination. Sites feature history, programs, disaster preparedness and response, humanitarian and social services, as well as its chapters in different countries.
dir.yahoo.com/.../International_Relief_and_Development/Red_Cross_and_Red_Crescent
- American Association of Poison Control Centers (ASPCC)
Nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals dedicated to reduce mortality from poisonings through education and research. Site features poison center list, helpline information, poison prevention methods, and patient management guidelines.
www.aapcc.org
- March of Dimes@
Learn about March of Dimes, the nonprofit organization which strives to improve the health of babies by reducing birth defects and infant mortality. Sites include history, global programs and events, research support, volunteering info, and regional affiliates of the national health charity founded by the U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/March_of_Dimes
- American Society of Safety Engineers (11)
Find out about American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the professional safety organization and its state chapters manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government, and education.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/American_Society_of_Safety_Engineers
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Non-government, nonprofit association that operates internationally to set standards for products and services through tests, certification, inspection for safety, and performance. Includes EMC and IEC testing.
www.csa.ca
- Public Citizen@
Learn about Public Citizen, the nongovernmental organization engaged in consumer advocacy and political lobbying through sites featuring its activities in the fields of energy policy, trade policy, finance reforms, consumer protection, medical malpractice, and public health. Also find sites for its founder Ralph Nader.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Public_Citizen
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Organization which offers industrial hygiene and occupational hygiene education and training for industrial hygiene professionals.
www.acgih.org
- American Council on Science and Health
Consumer education consortium directed and advised by a group of physicians, and funded by foundations, trade associations, corporations, and individuals.
www.acsh.org
- Leapfrog Group, The
Group of large health care purchasers organized to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety and overall value of healthcare to American consumers.
www.leapfroggroup.org
- Home Safety Council
Helping our neighbors make their homes into safe havens for themselves and their loved ones. Also includes a safety information encyclopedia.
www.homesafetycouncil.org
- World Toilet Organization (WTO)
Nonprofit organization promoting sanitation and importance of a good toilet environment.
www.worldtoilet.org
- Population Services International, Inc.
PSI is an international nonprofit organization that provides low-cost health and family planning products and services to lower income people, primarily in developing countries.
www.psi.org
- APCO International (3)
Find sites for Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO International), the organization dedicated to public safety communications across the world. Sites feature functions, frequency coordination and licensing related services, training programs, helplines, and membership details.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/APCO_International
- Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
National organization representing accredited schools of public health dedicated to enhance academic health programs, to strengthen public health profession, and to assist in meeting national goals of disease prevention and health promotion.
www.asph.org
- SEVA Foundation (2)
Find out about SEVA Foundation, the nonprofit organization striving to address locally defined problems with culturally sustainable solutions throughout the world. Sites include history, charity programs, publications, news, and mission statement of the organization co-founded by Baba Ram Dass.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/SEVA_Foundation
- Asian & PacificIslander American Health Forum (APIAHF)
National advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program, and research efforts for the improvement of health status of all Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.
www.apiahf.org
- Management Sciences for Health
Nonprofit corporation bridging the gap between what is known and what is done about public health problems throughout the world.
www.msh.org
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