Industry Links

The following agency websites provide valuable information for your business in the areas of health, safety and disaster preparedness.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
The CDC’s website is a source of credible, reliable health information.

• Data and statistics
• Diseases and conditions
• Healthy living
• Workplace safety and health

Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov
Learn about human health and environmental issues that may affect your organization.

• Laws and regulations
• Chemical information
• Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3)

Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov
FEMA works to:

• Prepare for disasters
• Apply for disaster assistance

Flu Information: www.flu.gov
Flu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public.

• Tips for staying healthy
• Flu shot locator

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: www.iihs.org
This independent, nonprofit organization is dedicated to reducing losses from highway crashes.

• Vehicle safety ratings
• Crash data

Occupational Safety and Health Administration: www.osha.gov
OSHA aims to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths by establishing and enforcing protective standards for workplace safety.

• Look up regulations and standards
• Find information about hazards by industry or operation type
• Updates on current safety and health issues

Propane Education and Research Council: www.usepropane.com
Safety and technical propane information for consumers and commercial interests.

• Interactive consumer safety modules
• Dispensing propane safely

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety: www.disastersafety.org
This site offers information to help organizations plan ahead for natural disasters such as wildfires, tornadoes and severe winter weather.

• Tips for preventing damage to your home or business
• Research about loss sources and solutions
• Information about fortified construction

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: www.cdc.gov/niosh/
NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.

• Research and information about a variety of safety and health topics
• Data and statistics about workplace injuries

Ready.gov: www.ready.gov
Plan ahead for emergencies and business interruptions. This government resource contains resources for citizens, businesses and kids.

• Learn about business continuity plans
• Communication plans and how to practice your plan
• Tips for securing your physical assets

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.cpsc.gov
The CPSC aims to protect consumers from hazardous consumer products.

• Product recall information
• Product regulations and business information
• Industry guidance