1. CALL TO ORDER On commercials, sometimes you see that something is “FDA” approved. What do you think this means? Do you think that having food and drugs approved is important? Why or why not?

2. REGULATORY AGENCIES A government office that enforces rules and regulations in order to protect consumers and the American public.

3. How does the CPSC protect consumers?

4. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) Puts security in airports Tries to make air travel safe Gives pilots enough rest time This guy needs his rest – he can’t fly five times in a row.

5. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Makes sure food is safe for consumers Sets rules for people who want to sell new drugs, business must prove they are safe

6. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Makes sure businesses aren’t scamming or annoying their customers Makes sure business competition is fair

7. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Helps protect people from hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. Cleans up after natural disasters

8. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) Makes sure air and water are clean Reduce amount of trash in landfills Preserve wetlands and habitats

9. FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) Makes rules for television and radio May censor material

10. CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) Works to prevent disease outbreaks Gives immunizations

11. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) Helps recall products that may be harmful to consumers

12. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) Ensures that workplace safety procedures are being followed.

13. WHY ARE THESE IMPORTANT? (glad you asked!) WHY ARE THESE IMPORTANT? (glad you asked!)

14. How would the OHSA have helped this situation?

15. HSA Drill #1 The purpose of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to promote health and safety by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Which of these is most likely a responsibility of this government agency? A.to help healthcare workers find jobs B.to fund and operate medical schools C.to establish immunization programs for children D.to enforce laws that protect people from discrimination

16. HSA Drill #2 Sugar substitutes are used in many diet soft drinks. They were tested for many years before being approved for use. Which of these regulatory agencies is responsible for giving this approval? a. the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) b. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) c. the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) d. the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

17. HSA Drill #3 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are similar in that they a. regulate labor b. protect consumers c. enforce tax laws d. oversee transportation

18. HSA Drill #4 While working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), some counties in Maryland have begun a program to encourage residents to recycle electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and telephones. Which of these is most likely a purpose of this program? a. to reduce the amount of waste in landfills b. to persuade consumers to buy new electronics equipment c. to raise money from the resale of the electronics equipment d. to stop people from using older electrical equipment that may be unsafe