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    • Canada Canada Safety Council Open site in a new window - Public, workplace and traffic safety organization dedicated to prevention through education and public awareness.
    • Canada Canadian Public Health Association Open site in a new window - National, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community.
    • Canada Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Open site in a new window - 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.
    • Canada Emergency Preparedness Canada Open site in a new window - Seeks to safeguard lives and reduce damage to property by fostering better preparedness for emergencies in Canada.
    • Canada International Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Consortium Annual Meeting Open site in a new window - Taking place in Toronto April 27 - May 1, 2003.
    • Canada North Bay Safe Community Project Open site in a new window
    • Canada North Vancouver Safety On The Streets (SOS) Program Open site in a new window - A Youth Services Canada initiative, and one of 30 similar programs operating across the country.
    • Canada Ontario Public Health Association Open site in a new window - Strengthens the impact of people who are active in public and community health throughout Ontario.
    • Canada Operation Lifesaver Canada Open site in a new window - Public education program designed to increase awareness of the potential hazards of rail/highway grade crossings
    • Canada Public Health Association of Nova Scotia Open site in a new window - Monitors social, political, economic, and environmental developments that may influence public health, advocates for policy change on issues that affect health, and responds to community health issues and concerns.
    • Canada Workers Health and Safety Centre Open site in a new window - Includes information, publications, available training programs and schedules, and links to other health and safety sites.

    • American Association of Poison Control Centers (ASPCC) Open site in a new window - Nationwide organization of poison centres and interested individuals dedicated to reduce mortality from poisonings through education and research. Site features poison centre list, helpline information, poison prevention methods, and patient management guidelines.
    • American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Open site in a new window - Organization which offers industrial hygiene and occupational hygiene education and training for industrial hygiene professionals.
    • American Council on Science and Health Open site in a new window - Consumer education consortium directed and advised by a group of physicians, and funded by foundations, trade associations, corporations, and individuals.
    • 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.
    • American Society of Safety Engineers (13) - 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.
    • 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.
    • Asian & PacificIslander American Health Forum (APIAHF) Open site in a new window - 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.
    • Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) Open site in a new window - 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.
    • Boston Public Health Commission Open site in a new window - Mission is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of local residents.
    • British Safety Council Open site in a new window
    • Bureau of Primary Health Care Open site in a new window - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is the primary Federal agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, dedicated to improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable.
    • California Public Health Association - North Open site in a new window
    • California Wellness Foundation@
    • Commissioned Officers Association of the US Public Health Service Open site in a new window - Tackle legislative and policy issues on behalf of our members, raise consciousness regarding public health issues and the PHS Commissioned Corps in national and local media, and serve as a resource.
    • Compliance Control, Inc. Open site in a new window - Covers information on the importance of hygiene and hand washing, includes complete resource guide, study centre, and compliance verification strategy.
    • Council on Family Health Open site in a new window - Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the proper use of medicines, home safety, and personal health.
    • Drug Safety Information Open site in a new window - Provides information on pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepdemiology.
    • Evergreen Safety Council Open site in a new window - Serving WA, OR, ID, AK. Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to safety and health training in auto, motorcycle and industrial safety.
    • Foundation for Healthy Family Living Open site in a new window - Dedicated to cultivating healthy families and communities by developing and implementing educational materials and conducting classes that enhance the expression of respectful communication and nurturing touch.
    • Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, The Open site in a new window - Internaional association that aims at the elimination of lymphatic filariasis and the alleviation of physical, social, and economic hardship in individuals who have lymphatic filariasis-induced disability.
    • Global Health Corps Open site in a new window - Training university students in conducting culturally appropriate public health programs.
    • Greater Kansas City Area Community Healthcare Initiative Open site in a new window - Works toward the goal of improving the health of community members and includes a report on the assessment of residents' overall health.
    • Health and Human Development Programs Open site in a new window - Division of the Education Development Centre, a nonprofit research and development organization. This division promotes health and justice internationally in a variety of settings.
    • Health Promotion Board - Singapore Open site in a new window - Seeks to empower Singaporeans to achieve optimal quality of health.
    • Health Sponsorship Council Open site in a new window - Social marketing health initiative in NZ managing 3 brands representing priority health issues - Smokefree, SunSmart and Street-Skills.
    • Home Safety Council Open site in a new window - Helping our neighbours make their homes into safe havens for themselves and their loved ones. Also includes a safety information encyclopedia.
    • IMPACT - International Health Impact Assessment Consortium Open site in a new window - Multi-agency partnership formed to help further the research, study, and practice of Health Impact Assessment (HIA).
    • International Public Health Watch Open site in a new window - Monitors international and national organizations regarding public health policies and implementation.
    • International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) Open site in a new window - Comprises scientific and healthcare professionals and addresses the importance of domestic hygiene in the prevention of infection and disease.
    • Kansas Health Foundation Open site in a new window - Philanthropic organization that provides grants to organizations working to improve the quality of health in Kansas.
    • Latino Health Institute Open site in a new window - Public health organization that researches and assesses the health status of Latinos, determines the preventable causes leading to health problems, plans and provides effective interventions.
    • Leapfrog Group, The Open site in a new window - Group of large health care purchasers organized to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety and overall value of healthcare to American consumers.
    • Management Sciences for Health Open site in a new window - Nonprofit corporation bridging the gap between what is known and what is done about public health problems throughout the world.
    • Management Sciences for Health - Philippines Open site in a new window - Nonprofit organization assisting local government units in improving quality health services. Also offers multilingual online resource and sells health-related books and periodicals.
    • 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.
    • Minnesota Public Health Association Open site in a new window - Affiliate of the American Public Health Association serving the community and the health profession in the State of Minnesota through events and activities.
    • Minnesota Safety Council, Inc. Open site in a new window - Provides information and training regarding the prevention of unintentional injuries. Course schedules and informational fact sheets can be found here.
    • Mississippi Health Advocacy Program (MHAP) Open site in a new window - Combines research, analysis, and grass-roots organizing to improve health policies, practices, and funding in Mississippi, especially in support of the state's poor and underserved people.
    • National Association for Regulatory Administration Open site in a new window - Working to promote excellence in human care and service regulation through leadership, education, collaboration, and service.
    • National Association of Local Boards of Health Open site in a new window
    • National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention Open site in a new window - Promotes recommendations broadly to colleges, schools, and state associations of medicine, pharmacy, and nursing.
    • National Electrical Safety Foundation Open site in a new window - Mr. Plug provides electrical safety tips and information for the home, school, and workplace.
    • National Health Council Open site in a new window - Promoting the health of all people by advancing the voluntary health movement.
    • New Jersey Public Health Association Open site in a new window - Providing resources and information for public health professionals.
    • New York Academy of Medicine@
    • NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. Open site in a new window - Providing superior third-party standardization services in public health safety and environmental quality.
    • Pacific Safety Council Open site in a new window - Videos, training, consulting, OSHA compliance assistance, events, and community awareness.
    • Paso del Norte Health Foundation Open site in a new window - Providing grants to improve the health of people living in the greater El Paso region.
    • Population Services International, Inc. Open site in a new window - 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.
    • 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.
    • Public Health Foundation (PHF) Open site in a new window - Dedicated to support the state and local public health agencies' efforts to achieve healthy people and healthy communities within their jurisdictions.
    • Puerto Rico Federal Safety & Health Council Open site in a new window - Site sponsored by OSHA and dedicated to the professionals in the safety industry.
    • 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.
    • Royal New Zealand Coastguard Federation Open site in a new window - Voluntary maritime safety network committed to preventing accidents and rescuing people in trouble.
    • Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)@
    • Safe America Foundation Open site in a new window - Seek to advance the issues of safety at home, work, and in leisure activities, through distribution of products and educational programming.
    • Safety & Health Council of New Hampshire Open site in a new window
    • San Joaquin Valley Health Consortium (SJVHC) Open site in a new window - Nonprofit agency focused on health education and training for the improvement of health and health care.
    • SatelLife Open site in a new window - Employing satellite, telephone and radio networking technology to serve the health communication and information needs of countries in the developing world.
    • 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.
    • Stiftelsen Statshälsan Open site in a new window - Information om hjälpmedel forskning och utveckling i arbetsmiljöfrågor från Stiftelsen Statshälsan.
    • Trauma Foundation Open site in a new window - Nonprofit organization working to reduce injuries and deaths due to injuries through prevention, improved trauma care, and improved rehabilitation.
    • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Open site in a new window - Federal regulatory agency which protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
    • UnitedHealth Foundation, The Open site in a new window - Dedicated to improving Americans' health and well-being.
    • Virginia Water Safety Coalition Open site in a new window - Water safety resources for educators, health and safety professionals and emergency response agencies.
    • World Toilet Organization (WTO) Open site in a new window - Nonprofit organization promoting sanitation and importance of a good toilet environment.
     



     
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