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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America’s workers. OSHA establishes protective standards, enforces those standards, and reaches out to employers and employees through technical assistance and consultation programs.
The site has Legal advice and regulations explained and information on standards and job safety.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Maintained by the Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. NIOSH conducts research on the full scope of occupational disease and injury and also evaluates, evaluates working conditions, provides recommendations and training on preventing injury. Ergonomics Society
This site is maintained by the Ergonomics Society of England. If you’ve heard of Ergonomics but you don’t understand or you want to know more, this is a great place to look.Ergoweb (Ergonomic links)
Additional Links to Professional Associations
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Hand Therapy Certification Commission American Society of Hand TherapistsAmerican Physical Therapy AssociationAmerican Occupational Therapy Association American Hand Therapy FoundationNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Hand Therapy Certification CommissionAmerican Society of Hand TherapistsAmerican Physical Therapy Association American Occupational Therapy Association American Hand Therapy Foundation