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Safety Awareness Programs

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Safety awareness programs promote the public's knowledge of safety issues and preparation for any event or occurrence that may present a potential hazard at home, in the car or in the workplace. Public education programs can successfully minimize the negative impact of accidents if they can prepare people to avoid accidents and to react appropriately if an accident does occur.

Red Cross Safety Courses

The Red Cross runs programs that promote safety for families and people in their homes, in the workplace, at recreation sites, in schools and other areas where people must maintain vigilance against accidents. The organization offers safety courses in CPR and first aid, courses to help babysitters do their work safely, and courses for lifeguards. People who wish to sign up for a course should contact their local Red Cross branch to ascertain when the branch offers each course.

Internet Safety

Online courses and websites offer tutorials for computer users that teach them how to use anti-virus software and firewalls to protect their computers against viruses, worms, phishing activities and spam. The courses include tips for protecting computer users' financial information and how to safely go on social networking sites, chats and forums. Instructions for keeping children safe while they use the Internet and how to find and use a program that will block inappropriate websites are also available.

Police Department Courses

Many police departments offer courses to the public to teach about firearm safety, boat safety and motorcycle safety, among other awareness programs. Some people take these courses to satisfy a requirement, such as a requirement to complete a firearm safety course to own a gun. Others take courses to learn defense skills or home security tips. Individuals should contact their local police department to ascertain which safety courses their police department offers.

Driving Safety

Drivers in some states may attend defensive-driving courses, operated by driving schools and approved by their state's Motor Vehicles department. Some individuals sign up for the course because it will reduce their automobile insurance costs while others must attend the course as part of a court-ordered program to improve their driving skills.

Workplace Safety

The National Association of Safety Professionals offers courses, including online courses, which certify safety professionals who can evaluate work sites and provide needed information to make the work site a safer place. The courses offered include courses in accident prevention, fire safety, electrical safety, environmental safety, hazard analysis and more.



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