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Online access to a variety of technical safety manuals.

Chemicals » Pesticides

Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides

Disasters » Business Continuity

Business continuity planning, business recovery post-disaster

Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry [2921] ?

Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for all companies

Disasters » Guides

Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 [pdf] [14158] ?

provides general guidelines on developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)

Environment » Hazardous Wastes

Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Guidelines for Low Level Radioactive Waste & Mixed Waste Site Remediation [6185] ?

Guidelines used by the USA military for site remediation of low level radioactive/mixed wastes

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Guidebook [1943] ?

University of Minnesota's guidebook for faculty and students on hazardous chemical waste management

Hazardous Material Management [2238] ?

Full text of hazardous waste manual, guidelines, handout, fact sheets and biosafety manual

Updated Hazardous Waste Manual [1080] ?

In use at a major university

NOAA HazMat Publications [8340] ?

Publications containing scientific information, field guides, and other material

Environment » Industries

Environmental law requirements for specific industries

Pollution Prevention in Healthcare Facilities [111] ?

Materials designed to educate the health care industry on eliminating pollution in healthcare

Ergonomics » References

Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more

FAA Human Factors Workbench [640] ?

Human factors research tools with references

Fleet » Accidents

Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.

Accident Countermeasures Manual [12290] ?

Full text of a manual on highway accident prevention

Accident Investigation Manual for Patrol Officers [1648] ?

Exerpts from a basic vehicle accident investigation manual - second edition

Fleet » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

Hazardous Materials Incident Prevention Manual [12289] ?

Full text of a manual on Accident/Hazardous Materials Countermeasures

National Hazardous Materials Route Registry [5736] ?

USA national repository of non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) routes

Fleet » Laws

Full text of the DOT motor vehicle laws for the states & federal government-USA

Motorists: What's New Around the Country [3782] ?

Information on changes in federal and state motorist laws, etc

Fleet » Maintenance

Guidance & checklists for vehicle preventive maintenance procedures

Anti-Icing Program for Highway Winter Maintenance [627] ?

Full text of DOT's manual for an effective anti-icing program for highway maintenance personnel

Fleet » MVR

Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR

GA-Georgia's Point System [5704] ?

The driver violation point system for the state of Georgia

Health » Poison Control

In Case of Pesticide Poisoning [6815] ?

Recognition and management of pesticide poisonings

Industrial Hygiene » Biosafety

Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources

Biological Safety [3286] ?

Biosafety issues and biosafety manual for laboratory safety

Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories [pdf] [11959] ?

Recommended microbiological practices for laboratories handling infectious agents

DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Guides [1948] ?

DOT guidance to the packaging and shipping of these materials by air, land, or sea

Laboratory Biosafety Manual [pdf] [927] ?

Text of a safety manual for biomedical laboratories - lab closeout procedures & more

Industrial Hygiene » Confined Spaces

Technical resources related to confined space requirements

Confined Space Entry [3163] ?

Technical resource manual on entering and working in confined spaces

Industrial Hygiene » Indoor Air

IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more

A Guide to Indoor Air Quality [2424] ?

Comprehensive guide on indoor air quality issues and on common indoor air pollutants

Industrial Hygiene » Labs

Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.

Chemical Safety [3285] ?

Safety manuals, safety fact sheets and resources for laboratory safety

Lab Hazard Rank (LHR) [13346] ?

Criteria in use by a major university

Laboratory Radiation Safety Manual [7862] ?

Full text of a laboratory radiation safety manual

TX-University of Texas at Austin Laboratory Safety Manual [5937] ?

Full text of the university's laboratory safety manual

Industrial Hygiene » Lasers

Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers

Canada - Laser Safety Program [4260] ?

Full text of a laser safety manual for the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada

Laser Safety Manual [2252] ?

Full text of the a Laser Safety Manual with appendix on laser light entertainment

Industrial Hygiene » Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

DOE Developed Radiaton Safety Materials [10522] ?

Tutorials, training manuals, radiation safety training notes, etc.

Radiation Protection Manual [6453] ?

Engineering manual covers personnel safety, transport safety, waste management, and more

Radiation Safety Manual - University [pdf] [851] ?

Full text of a university's Radiation Safety Manual for their staff and students

Radiation Safety Office [2253] ?

Radiation and laser safety manuals, fact sheets, resources, etc.

Reference - Radiation Safety Reference Manuals [1147] ?

Radiation training and reference manuals, resources and documents

Safety Resources - Radiation Policies & Procedures, Tutorials, Waste Management [1158] ?

Full text of a radiation safety manual at a university setting, tutorials and other resources

Training Manual: Radiation Safety [2109] ?

Radiation safety training manual with 16 chapters and appendices

Industrial Hygiene » Sampling

Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc

Updated IH Exposure Assessment Strategies [5897] ?

The steps in an industrial hygiene assessment model

Updated Occupational Exposure Sampling Strategy Manual [5090] ?

Download a guide for exposure sampling measurements and strategy

Medicine » Allergies

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of asthma, MCS, dermatitis, etc.

Helpful Hints for Allergy Sufferers [11871] ?

Is it a cold or is it allergy? Sometimes it's difficult to tell

OSHA » Safety Programs

OSHA technical resources on safety programs, including motor vehicle safety

OK-Oklahoma Worker Safety Health Programs - Samples [2154] ?

Download a series of safety programs

Safety » Arts

Health and safety for art classes, theaters, schools, and entertainment industry

Theater Safety Guide [24316] ?

Full text of a theater operations safety manual

Safety » Cranes-Hoists

Crane and hoist safety program materials

Crane and Hoist & Rigging Safety Program [2659] ?

Text of the safety guidelines, self inspection checklist etc. for a crane and hoist safety program

Hoisting and Rigging Manual [pdf] [19427] ?

Text of a crane and hoist safety manual

Safety » Electrical

Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety

Lockout / Tagout Technical Reference Manual [3170] ?

Full text of a technical reference manual on lockout / tagout safety

Safety » Excavations

Resources on excavation and trenching safety requirements

Trenching and Shoring Procedures [2293] ?

Full text of a trenching and shoring procedure manual

Safety » Explosives

Technical materials on explosives, blasting agents and detonators

Blasting: Systematic Drilling and Blasting for Surface Excavations [6451] ?

Blasting operations reference manual

Safety » Forklifts

Forklift safety program materials

Powered Industrial Trucks [3162] ?

Forklift Operator Training fact sheet

Safety » HACCP

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans - food safety

NMFS HACCP Manual [6730] ?

Full text of the National Marine Fisheries Service HACCP Manual

Safety » Ladders-Platforms

Ladder and work platform safety

Safety Checklist for Mobile Ladder Stands [3166] ?

Designed for controlling falls from mobile ladder stands

Safety » PPE

Workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programs

Personal Protective Equipment Safety Checklist [pdf] [3171] ?

A safety checklist on PPE

Safety Mgt » Committees

Safety committees, safety teams, etc.

Workplace Safety Committee Technical Assistance Manual [6242] ?

User guide for workplace safety committees from the state of Pennsylvania

Safety Mgt » Safety Programs

Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals

Canada: Workplace Safety Policies and Procedures [18934] ?

Sample safety flowcharts and policies and procedures

Construction Safety and Health Requirements Manual [2623] ?

Full text of a safety and health manual for construction

Construction Safety Program [2085] ?

Full text of a construction health and safety program

Engineer Regulations - Safety and Health Documents [2625] ?

Various safety and health program requirements for US Army Corps of Engineers

Environment, Health and Safety Program Manual [820] ?

Full text of a medical center's safety program

Environmental Health & Safety Manuals [2314] ?

Full text of 4 EHS manuals - radiation, biosafety, theater, health & safety

Environmental Health and Safety Programs [2174] ?

Chemical safety, radiation safety, laboratory safety, art safety and more

Guidelines, Policies, & Programs - Safety [410] ?

Fire safety guidelines, policies & procedures for hazardous materials, lab safety manual, etc.

Injury and Illness Prevention Program Department Plan [222] ?

A template in use at a major university

Laboratory Standard & Design Guidelines [258] ?

Designed for research laboratories using hazardous materials

Safety Policies and Procedures [3304] ?

Asbestos, biosafety, committees, occupational health, radiation safety, water quality

University Injury & Illness Prevention Program [914] ?

Text of the manual including safety survey checklists

University Safety Manuals and Programs [2128] ?

Includes safety manuals, control plans, guidelines, procedures, etc.






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