CAUSES OF INJURY

 

Abnormal energy transfers or interference with energy transfers.

--          Mechanical energy

Transferred either by moving objects such as bullets, knives, and falling timber or by impacts of moving people against relatively stationary surfaces such as windshields and stairs.

--          Thermal energy, electrical energy and ionizing radiation

                        Burns, electrocutions, radiation damage.

--          Chemicals

                        Chemical burns and poisonings

Some injuries result from interference with normal body energy exchanges, notably oxygen utilization and thermo-regulation

--          Drowning, carbon monoxide poisoning

--          Freezing

 

FUNDAMENTAL TASK IN INJURY RISK CONTROL

1.                  Prevent agents from reaching people in amounts or at rates that exceed injury thresholds.

2.                  Minimize the consequences of injury.

 

SPECIFIC INJURY SITUATIONS

 

--          Traffic injuries

--          Product-related injuries

--          Home injuries

--          Recreational injuries

--          Occupational injuries