In order to prevent injuries, strategies must address the people's behaviour as well as the physical and social environment in which injuries occur. Education focuses on raising awareness and providing information so that people can make informed decisions to reduce their risk of injury. Education should focus on changing attitudes and developing skills to increase a person's ability to act safely. Technological Advances provide safer equipment and safety devices. These regulations can require that safety devices be included in new products.
Legislation is an important component of injury prevention.
Most people are law-abiding. Therefore, most people will obey safety laws even if they do not fully agree with them. All levels of government have a responsibility to serve and protect the public. Governments can enact laws that will have an impact on reducing injuries. Each of the above injury control strategies can be either active or passive.