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Safety
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Electrical Safety World 
 Learn all about electricity and how to be safe around it at this site designed for children. In addition to the general information, there are instructions for simple experiments, games to play, a home safety audit, and even a printable certificate for that proclaims the bearer's knowledge about electricity and electrical safety. From the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). http://www.smud.org/en/education-safety/world/Pages/index.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Physics Last updated Nov 13, 2008 FDA Offers Tips About Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters
"In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and in preparation for other disaster situations, FDA is offering tips to help people who use medical devices." Topics include power outages (and potential carbon monoxide problems when using generators), water contamination, re-use of medical devices, sterility, dealing with heat and humidity, and treating snakebites. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/safety/emergencysituations/ucm055987.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Technology Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes
News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Machinery Safety: Hand/Power Tools
These fact sheets on hand and power tool safety cover topics such as general power tool safety, control of wood dust, electrical shock and grounding electricity, and safe operation of specific tools such as circular saws, chainsaws, string trimmers, and jackhammers. From the National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD). http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/menu/topic/machinery_hand.html Topics: Agriculture, Electrical Energy Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Power Outages
Information on how to prepare for an electrical power outage, what to do during a blackout, and safety tips for water, food, generators, and more. Available in several languages. From the Washington State Department of Health in cooperation with the Emergency Management Division of the Washington State Military Department. http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/power.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Technology, Water Last updated Feb 16, 2009 Prepare for Emergencies: Blackouts
Tips on how to prepare for a blackout and what actions to take when one occurs. Emphasizes supply and safety tips, including some for people with disabilities. Provides a power outage check-list and covers using generators and food safety. From the American National Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=92d51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Technology Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Stop Static
Information about fires possibly started by static electricity during the refueling of cars. This is part of a public safety campaign "prompted by a sharp increase of incidents that could not be attributed to a running engine or cigarette smoking, the leading known causes of such fires." The FAQ has refueling safety tips and also addresses some false information attributed to the site publisher. http://www.pei.org/PublicationsResources/Safety/StopStaticCampaign/tabid/121/Default.aspx Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Physics Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Theater of Electricity
Explore the history of the Van de Graaff Generator, which "was originally used as a research tool in early atom-smashing and high energy X-ray experiments." The site also includes information about the generator's construction, with an animation of how it works and pictures of it producing sparks; of lightning and Benjamin Franklin and his kite; information and images of Tesla Coils; a discussion of lightning, including a safety quiz; resources for teachers; and a video and picture gallery. From the Museum of Science, Boston. http://www.mos.org/sln/toe/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Physics Last updated Mar 13, 2000 Toy Safety Publications
Publications from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, covering topics such as toy shopping safety tips, selecting suitable toys for children ages birth through five and six through twelve, and the dangers of stings and straps, electric toys, toy guns, and crib toys. Also includes a link to toy recalls. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/toy_sfy.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Finance Last updated Nov 25, 2003 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
A provider of product safety certification and quality system registration services (ISO 9000, QS-9000, and ISO 14000). The UL Mark "means that samples of a product bearing the Mark have been tested to nationally recognized safety standards and found to be reasonably free from the risk of fire, electric shock and related hazards." Find information about ULC, ULC Marks, Standards, Certification, Testing, ISO, ULC Services, and, for consumers, product safety tips. Search the certified products database by company/location, Category Control Number/Listing Number, or by a text search. http://www.ul.com/ Topics: Business, Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science, Technology Last updated May 22, 2000 Virtual Nuclear Tourist: Nuclear Power Plants Around the World
This site describes nuclear energy safety systems, locations of power plants around the world, terrorism and security, types of nuclear plants and an overview of their workings, the environmental effects of producing nuclear power, how nuclear energy compares to other ways of generating electricity, and where to find more information. Produced by a veteran mechanical and nuclear power engineer. http://www.nucleartourist.com/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Dec 9, 2004 [Washington] DC Emergency Management Agency: Hurricane Preparedness and Response
The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) provides local and general information and links about weather, school safety, evacuation routes, electricity companies, and hurricane, flood, and other disaster preparedness and recovery recommendations. http://dcema.dc.gov/dcema/cwp/view,a,1226,q,568074.asp#one Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Apr 9, 2004 |
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