SafetyLit
SafetyLit
SafetyLit (pronounced: /ˈseɪftiːlɪt/) is a free service providing a comprehensive source of information on injury prevention and safety promotion literature. The term "SafetyLit" is a portmanteau of "Safety Literature".
Etymology
The term "SafetyLit" is derived from the English words "Safety" and "Literature". "Safety" (from the Old French safety, from Latin salvus meaning "safe") refers to the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. "Literature" (from Latin litterae meaning "letters") refers to written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.
Overview
SafetyLit provides abstracts of reports from researchers who work in the broad field of injury prevention and safety promotion. SafetyLit summaries are drawn from hundreds of journals, reports, conference proceedings and dissertations. The database is updated weekly and provides a synopsis of the articles' findings along with bibliographic information.
Related Terms
- Injury Prevention: The effort to prevent or reduce the severity of bodily injuries caused by external mechanisms.
- Safety Promotion: Activities that improve safety and health through the elimination or reduction of hazards and risks.
- Database: An organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system.
- Abstract (summary): A brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject.
- Bibliographic Information: The written description and identification of a book or other written material.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SafetyLit
- Wikipedia's article - SafetyLit
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