Key Web Links
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Here are a few of the sites around the web that we recommend.
The EMS Safety Foundation
A Not-for-Profit to support new and innovative research to enhance the safety of Emergency Medical Services for providers, their patients and the public - and facilitate important
educational outreach and enhance safety information dissemination.
NTSB - The 1979 NTSB Ground Ambulance Crash Report
The only National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation and report performed of a ground ambulance crash was in 1979. This link is to an NTSB online resource for accessing reports and recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board and their communications - to view the documents from the 1979 NTSB Ambulance crash investigation report and recommendations.
NTSB - Ground EMS Safety Recommendation Doc:H79_27_28
NTSB - Ground EMS Safety Recommendation Doc: H79_29
NTSB - Ground EMS Safety Recommendation Doc: H79_30
NTSB - Air EMS report introduction
- Aviation Special Investigation Report - Emergency Medical Services, 01/25/2006
Special Investigation Report SIR-06-01,
Emergency Medical Services Operation, Aviation
NTSB - Statutory Authority
NTSB Charter - Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chap II, Subchap III, § 1131. General authority , (a) (1) (F) (ii)
Also see Title 49, 49CFR831.2, Page 186-187, Title 49, Chap VIII, Part 831, Sec. 831.2 Responsibility of Board, Part C:
NHTSA ITS/Operations Resource Guide 2006
A comprehensive report covering current Intelligent Transportation Systems/Operations Resources.
The Commission on the Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems
A lead organization with a focus on enhancing the Safety of EMS personnel.
The American Society of Safety Engineers,
Lead organization of safety engineers in the USA, and the site from which the ANSI/ASSE Z15 fleet management standard can be obtained.
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is the only organization dedicated exclusively to traffic safety in the workplace. Government and industry leaders created the organization in 1989 to address both the human and economic impact of traffic crashes on the nation's workforce.
Drive Safely Work Week Oct 2-5 2007
Because One Injury is Too Many, Ontario Paramedic Health and Safety Committee (PEMS HSAC)
Ontario Paramedic Health and Safety Committee Petition
EMS Network Ambulance Crash Log
An ongoing voluntary log of EMS Crashes.
EMS Close Calls.com
A site operated by http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com, with a log of EMS Crashes and info.
A virtual platform for sharing Global EMS operational information
Access to real time and recorded information and knowledge sharing of Global EMS operational issues.
EveryoneGoesHome.com
FireFighter Life Safety Initiatives - Recognizing the need to do more to prevent line-of-duty deaths and injuries, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has developed a national program to bring prevention efforts to the forefront.
Cochrane Prehospital and Emergency Health Field
Comprehensive web resource for Prehospital Care research.
The NSW Ambulance Service Website, Fleet profile
NSW Ambulance is one of the largest regional EMS services internationally, and has a key focus on fleet safety.
Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)
The lead EMS journal and e-portal resource with many articles on EMS Safety.
Merginet, an online Emergency Medical Services resource
A comprehensive online resource for emergency medical services professionals
Transportation Research Board, National Academies of Science a general transportation resource
A comprehensive online resource for Synthesis Reports for heavy vehicle transport professionals
'Safe: Design takes on Risk',Safety by Design Exhibition, Museum of Modern Art
A unique exhibition on the design of safety, on until January 2 2006.
Pittsburgh CIRCL - Research Center Recorded Webinars
An excellent series of recorded presentations on key issues in injury.
Healthcare Ergonomics & Patient Safety Research Unit
A UK research unit conducting excellent UK ambulance ergonomics research
Dept of Human Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
A web site from a remarkable now retired Paramedic, Tim Hayes - Changing hearts around the world - "Are you ready?"
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
An online resource with general traffic safety information
Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York(REMSCO),
An online resource with valuable information for EMS professional in New York
USFA & NVFC Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations for Volunteer and Small Combination Emergency Service Organizations
An innovative web based emergency vehicle safety educational program to support the volunteer fire service in partnership with the NVFC, United States Fire Administration and National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations for Volunteer and Small Combination Emergency Service Organizations
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