"During National Public Health Week 2011, the American Public Health Association (APHA) needs your help to educate Americans that "Safety is No Accident". Together, we can help Americans live injury-free in all areas of life: at work, at home, at play, in your community and anywhere people are on the move. We all need to do our part to prevent injuries and violence in our communities. Join us as we work together to create a safer and healthier nation."
Here are just a few ideas to encourage safety in your home or at work:
- Wear a seat belt
- Wear a helmet when bike riding, roller skating, or skateboarding
- Keep house hold cleaners in a secure cabinet
- Make an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency
- Keep a first aid kit readily available
- Wear recommended safety equipment
- Educate employees about injury prevention and work site safety
- Identify and address potential hazards
Here is another interesting bit of public health data:
The annual County Health Rankings have been released. You can see where your county ranks within your state by visiting this link http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/
