We have provided the following links to assist you in researching matters of importance to the health and safety of you and your family and to help inform you of your legal rights.
SOCIAL SECURITY In an effort to help applicants prepare for disability interviews and make the initial disability claims process easier, a new adult and a revised child disability starter kit has been developed.
WORKER INJURIES Find workers compensation information, news, facts, and contact information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers. Contains rules, statutes, forms, and professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities in the state of Pennsylvania.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Find drug and medical device recalls, food safety recalls, cosmetics recalls, and other matters of importance to your health, provided by the federal government's regulatory body devoted to the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics, as well as so-called "dietary supplements."
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION The federal government's regulatory branch devoted to protecting citizens from consumer fraud, the FTC conveniently presents each and every investigation it undertakes by way of press release.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION If you are interested in finding out about a publicly-held company, the SEC's "Edgar" system contains more information than you could possibly need.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY The EPA is devoted to protecting us from toxic exposures, and continually updates the public on its initiatives to detect unhealthy toxins in our air, water, and environment. Make sure you figure out what EPA "region" you live in, so that you can target your search efforts.
MEDSCAPE MEDICAL RESEARCH A fully-searchable medical database that permits you to search the complete Medline database. The Medline database collects virtually every piece of medical literature and permits you to search the abstracts (summaries) of each paper.
NIOSH
A branch of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health studies and reports on occupational health hazards, including toxins.
NARA
The National Archives and Records Administration is a department of the federal government's Printing Office (the "GPO"). This site permits you to research federal regulations that impact, among other things, health and safety.
