Websites You May Find Helpful

Credit Score Sources:

www.myfico.com / This site is co-sponsored by FAIR Isaac and Equifax so your Equifax credit file is the basis of this credit score. Cost: $13-$39

www.consumerinfo.com / Its cheapest option provides credit files from the three national bureaus, but a credit score based upon Equifax data only. Additional scores based on other bureaus cost $5 each. $35-$80

www.ftc.gov  / or (877) 382-4357 Federal Trade Commission can advise you about your rights in a credit dispute.

State of Illinois Dept. of Insurance
http://www.state.il.us

Insurance Departments    This site provides connection to all 50 state Home Pages and Workers Compensation Agencies.

http://www.comp.state.nc.us/ncic/pages/all50.htm

A.M. Best Company (Insurance Company Financial Ratings)
http://www.ambest.com

OSHA    This site allows access to all facets of OSHA. The main areas used are the Standards main page and the Establishment Search. This last area can be used to look up any company in the US that has an OSHA inspection. The dates of the inspection, violations and fines available. Details on each separate citation can also be obtained.

                    Standards main page:     http://www.osha.gov/comp-links.html
                    Establishment search:     http://www.osha.gov/cgi-bin/est/est1
                               (A message screen will appear - close by selecting <ESC>)

SAFER Database Queries    This site allows access to a combined database from ICC and DOT records. It shows the licensing information on the company, what cargoes they may carry, their history of DOT read stops, accident history, insurance providers and summary of certificates of insurance and gives their overall DOT rating.

                    Main page:              http://www.safersys.org/
              

National Safety Council    This site provides access to information on all the products and services of the NSC. It has many links to other safety sites making it one of the most useful places to start looking for specific safety information.

                    Main page:            http://www.nsc.org/

Department of Labor    This site has information about the department, its programs and the laws and regulations it administers.

                    Main page:        http://www.dol.gov/

United States Department National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
    This is the location for US State Department travel advisories.  It is strongly suggested to check this site before any international travel.

                    Site:                http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)    This site provides a forum for the development of new legislative concepts and new levels of data collection and delivery. The liabrary site contains research, white papers and model insurance laws.

                    Main page:    http://www.naic.org/
                   

United States Bureau of Labor Statistics    Statistics of all natures kept by the federal government. Somewhat difficult to find what your looking for, but if you keep trying the information is probably there.

                    Site:            http://stats.bls.gov/newsrels.htm

National Fire Protection Association    Articles and information on regulations and changes.

                    Home page:    http://www.nfpa.org.html

National Hurricane Center    Tropical predictions., forecasts and advisories. Historical storm information.

                    Home page:    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Auto Manufacturers    These sites are mostly advertising, but some have connections for recall and safety information. The best site for recall information can be found through the links at the NSC site.

Acura                                    http://www.acura.com
Audi                                      http://www.audi.com
BMW                                    http://www.bmwusa.com
Cadillac                               http://www.cadillac.com
Chevrolet                            http://www.chevrolet.com
Chrysler                              http://www.chryslercars.com
Dodge                                   http://www.4adodge.com
Ford                                     http://www.ford.com
Honda                                  http://www.honda.com
Infiniti                                 http://www.infiniti-usa.com
Jaguar                                 http://www.jaguarcars.com
Jeep/Eagle                         http://www.jeepunpaved.com
Land Rover                        http://www.landrover.com
Lexus                                   http://www.lexus.com
Lincoln                               http://www.lincolnvehicles.com
Mazda                                  http://www.mazdausa.com
Mercedes-Benz                 http://www.mbusa.com
Mitsubishi                         http://www.mitsucars.com
Nissan                                 http://www.nissan-usa.com
Oldsmobile                       http://www.oldsmobile.com
Plymouth                           http://www.plymouthcars.com
Pontiac                               http://www.pontiac.com
Porsche                              http://www.porsche.com
Saab                                    http://www.saabusa.com
Subaru                                http://www.subaru.com
Toyota                                http://www.toyota.com
Volkswagon                      http://www.vw.com

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