Nurses may order up to 10 free hard copies of each of the following brochures by calling 1-800-274-4ANA.

• Preventing Back Injuries: Safe Patient Handling and Movement [pdf]
• Preventing Needlestick Injuries: Safe Needles Save Lives [pdf]
• Preventing Transmission of Tuberculosis [pdf]
• Preventing Workplace Violence [pdf]
• Your Health and Safety Rights [pdf]

• ANA 2007 Study of Injectable Medication Errors The 2007 Study of Injectable Medication Errors gathered opinions of 1,039 U.S. nurses about errors related to injectable medications and syringe labeling. The independent research, sponsored by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and Inviro Medical Devices, reveals 97% of nurses worry about medication errors, and two-thirds (68%) believe medication errors could be reduced with more consistent syringe labeling.
• Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) An organization dedicated to diminishing and eliminating the negative environmental impact of health care practices. Since 1997 ANA, and since 1998 ICN, have been members of the coalition, Health Care Without Harm. The coalition now totals 337 members in 37 countries. The mission of HCWH is to transform the health care industry so it is no longer a source of environmental harm by eliminating pollution in health care practices without compromising safety or care.

• Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act.

• OSHA The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers.

• NIOSH The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to conduct research and make recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries.

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