public health approach to safety

A public health approach to safety focuses on preventing accidents and injuries by addressing their root causes, rather than just reacting to incidents. It involves gathering data to identify risk factors, implementing strategies to reduce those risks (like safety regulations or education), and continuously monitoring outcomes to improve measures. This approach promotes a broad, community-wide effort to create safer environments—such as safer workplaces, roads, and homes—by understanding and addressing the social and environmental factors that influence safety for everyone.