Health, Safety and Injury Prevention

Theme Coordinator
Dr. Anne Snowdon, University of Windsor

Health, safety and injury prevention are priorities for everyone, from vehicle designers to drivers. Today's cars are safer than ever, however automotive injuries remain a leading cause of hospitalization and death for people up to the age of 44 years in most developed countries.

Theme A focuses on four areas of research that affect the people who design and build vehicles, and those who use them. In addition to exploring how to keep vehicle occupants safe, Theme A also reviews how to improve on-the-job health and safety precautions that may help autoworkers avoid chronic injuries such as lower back pain.