Health & Safety
Personal Safety
Bacterial Contamination of Household Water
Explains how coliform bacteria can enter water supplies and the possible effects of bacterial contamination. Testing and treatment guidelines are provided....
More than 158 million Americans regularly consume dietary supplements to maintain and improve their health. This fact sheet explains what a botanical dietary supplement is, which of them are most popular, their advantage...
This brochure discusses a number of factors which can make chain saws hazardous....
Children and Poisoning: Seconds Matter
This publication explains how poisonings happen, how to prevent them, and understanding emergency response teams. It helps readers prepare for and handle emergencies, and teach children about poisonings and other emergen...
Dangers of Vaping and E-cigarettes Among Youth
The liquids used in electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals. The devices are popular among teenagers, but the contents, and dangers, of vaping are not always known. In this publication, thr...
Environmental Hypermedia Programs, Vol. II
It features 11 programs, several of which are available only on CD-ROM: Chemical Contamination in Fish Update; Environmental Planning for Small Communities (TRILOGY); Environmental Assessment Case Study (ALASKA); Envi...
This 16-page, PDF publication briefly outlines the immediate steps people can take to recover from a flood. Topics covered include helping yourself, helping your family, caring for pets and livestock, salvaging your keep...
First Steps to Flood Recovery (.mobi format)
This version of the publication is designed for use on any device supported by the MobiPocket Reader. The publication briefly outlines the immediate steps people can take to recover from a flood. Topics covered include h...
First Steps to Flood Recovery (EPUB format)
This epub designed for use on mobile devices briefly outlines the immediate steps people can take to recover from a flood. Topics covered include helping yourself, helping your family, caring for pets and livestock, salv...
Pesticides and Personal Protective Equipment
Decisions about personal protective equipment (PPE) are challenging for pesticide users on farms and in gardens, pest control businesses, and greenhouses. This publication discusses the links between safety, attitude, an...
Plugging Abandoned Water Wells: A Landowner's Guide
This publication discusses the Indiana regulations about abandoned wells, and the procedures that landowners must use to seal up different types of abandoned wells....
Understanding the Revised Worker Protection Standard - What Employers and Others Need to Know
Learn how to keep your employees safe and meet federal regulations, using the Worker Protection Standards. ...
Use as Directed: Preventing Prescription Drug Overdoses
Every year, millions of people use prescription medications safely to treat illnesses or to prevent disease complications. However, there are risks of harm if prescription medications are not used as prescribed by a heal...
Washing Fresh Vegetables to Enhance Food Safety
This six-page lesson is designed for use by educators when teaching food safety for fresh produce. Content includes how to choose, store, and clean fresh vegetables in order to minimize the risk of foodborne illness w...
