Special Resources
» Online Manuals:
» USA Federal Government
Online access to manuals in use by the USA federal government.
Chemicals » Asbestos
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.
Safety requirements for the demolition, removal, encapsulation and disposal of ACM
Chemicals » Chemical Labeling
Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more
Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review
Chemicals » Pesticides
Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides
Federal Register notices outlining the requirements
Claims Management » Health Claims Code Sets
DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding - Medicare payment rates
National correct coding methodologies to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims
Disasters » Health Services
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities
Full text of US Army manual on medical support services for nuclear, biological & chemical warfare
Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties and Conventional Military Chemical Injuries
Disasters » Winter
Extreme cold and ice storm disaster safety, winter storm preparation
Environment » Enforcement
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
Provides EPA inspectors with a method for conducting inspections
Environment » Hazardous Wastes
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Workplace safety manual for hazardous waste sites
Environment » Tanks
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response policy directives on underground storage tanks
Ergonomics » Lifting
Guidance on how to control manual handling hazards in the workplace
For managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers
Ergonomics » References
Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Financial Risk » Audit Guides
Full text of bank examiner and financial audit guides
IRS Audit Techniques guides for various market segments
Fleet » Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for fleet program operations
This manual is designed for policing officials who are involved in police traffic services
Full text of the CDL manual used by the US military
Fleet » Railroads
Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.
Fleet » Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum
General Business » Nonprofits
Management of nonprofits, risk management, insurance, issues
Text of the Yellow Book prescribes general standards for conducting financial & performance audits
Health » CMS
Medicare information for the healthcare industry - directories, fees, contracts,
Download various Medicare and Medicaid manuals - full text
Health » Hospice
Resources for health care professionals and consumers on hospices
Health » Medical Center Mgt
Handbooks for medical staff and patients, departmental resources
Health » Medicare
Beneficiary and consumer info
What long-term care services are available, how much you can expect to pay, what financing options are available
Health » Stress
Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions
Human Resources » Handbooks
Full text of employee handbooks
Provides a framework for US Federal agencies to consult in establishing alternative work schedules
Human Resources » Job Analysis
Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
General Schedule (GS) (white collar) and Federal Wage System (FWS) (blue collar)
Human Resources » Performance
Addressing worker workplace performance
Guidelines for writing performance elements and standards along with hands-on exercises
Industrial Hygiene » EMF
Electromagnetic field radiation reference materials
Guidance from the FCC on a variety of topics such as transmitting antenna RF emission safety
Industrial Hygiene » Sampling
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc
Legal » Computer Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to computer technology & the law
Guidance to law enforcement on investigation & prosecution of violations of federal IP laws
Legal » Courts
Federal and state court opinions - sources for case law
Rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil & criminal, in Federal court
Text of the rules - of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Appellate Procedure and more
Full text of the sentencing guideline manuals from the US Sentencing Commission
Legal » Labor Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to employment & labor law
Provide a wealth of material useful for understanding and navigating NLRB cases
Legal » Litigation
Legal case mgt, use of computer-generated evidence, attorney-client priviledge
Federal Judiciary Center reference manual on scientific evidence for the federal judiciary
Managed Care » Library
Managed care overviews, studies, and technical resources
Medicine » Bioterrorism
Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides
US Army handbook on medical response to biological warfare for healthcare providers
Medicine » Emergency Medicine
Clinical resources on emergency medicine
Patients with psychiatric symptoms requiring immediate attention frequently present in the emergency department
Medicine » First Aid
Full text of first aid manuals and handouts
Field first aid guidance - what to do before medical personnel arrive
Medicine » Occupational Medicine
Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine
Providesguidance for BBP programs and medical surveillance
Medicine » Pharmaceuticals
Clinical resources on pharmacology
Medicine » Textbooks
Online access to the full text of books used by medical professionals
Full text of the US Navy's manual for general medical officers
OSHA » Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
OSHA » Machinery
OSHA technical resources for machine guarding
OSHA's manual on the concepts and techniques of machine safeguarding
OSHA » Manuals
Full text of OSHA technical manuals
For the recordkeeping rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2001
Sets out instructions for States in developing strategic and annual performance plans
Full text access to OSHA directives - listed numerically with descriptive titles
Provides the overall policy framework for SGEs activities
Framework of policy and procedure for administering the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs
OSHA » Sampling
OSHA sampling techniques, guidelines, and resources
Includes fully validated inorganic and organic methods plus, partially validated methods
OSHA » Violations
OSHA inspection procedures, decisions, citations profile, etc.
OSHA » VPP
Voluntary Protection Program federal/state safety program recognition program
Text of the manual for the Voluntary Protection Program
Property » Facilities Management
Topics in facilities and property management
VA guidelines for land management, and lease management, construction project management, etc.
Property » Fire Engineering
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Magazine articles to assist architectural and engineering firms
Property » Safety Programs
Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials
How-to technical field manual for heavy fire brigades
Publications » USA Government
Publications produced by the US government
The official source site for Army Administrative Forms and Publications
Reference » Maps
Online maps with interactive functions for the US and worldwide
Regulations » ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials
Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals
Regulations » FDA
Full text of 21 CFR Food & Drug regulations - FDA Food Code, etc.
Text of inspection manuals used by FDA field investigators and inspectors
Regulations » UPC
Information about Universal Product Code Standards - NOT the text of the stds
Risk Mgt » Management
Concepts, issues, principles, and theories of risk management
Manual used by the US military for risk management planning procedures
Risk Mgt » Product Liability
Product assurance manual, consumer product safety, etc.
Outlines medical device FDA GMP requirements for the manufacture of computerized devices
A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on Product Recall Requirements
Primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and special investigations
A reference document for FDA enforcement procedures, practices & policy guidance - recalls, etc
Contains FDA compliance policy and regulatory action guidance for FDA staff
Safety » Aviation
Safety materials related to aviation
Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors
Safety » Boating-Marine
Resources on boating and marine safety
Safety » Construction
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)
Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials
Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Crane and hoist safety program materials
Safety » Explosives
Technical materials on explosives, blasting agents and detonators
Safety » Medical Devices
FDA regulatory guidance for manufacturers of medical devices
FDA guidance on the basic regulatory requirements that all manufacturers and importers must consider
Guidance to FDA inspectors on medical device Quality System/GMP Regulation (QS/GMP) audits
Guidance to the FDA field staff conducting bioresearch monitoring inspections for IVD devices
This guidance document represents the FDA's current thinking on MQSA audits
Guidance to the FDA field staff to assess a medical device manufacturer's compliance
Guidance to FDA investigators regarding EMC & how it's addressed in a manufacturer's QS/QMP
Provide FDA personnel with technical background in a specific piece of equipment
Manual to assist small business manufacturers of medical devices in FDA compliance
Mechanism for FDA to identify and monitor significant adverse events involving medical devices
FDA premarket notification [510(k)] requirements for In Vitro medical devices
Manufacturers must follow certain requirements and regulations once devices are on the market
FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Requirements Quality System (QS) Regulation Information
Safety » Swimming
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
Safety » Welding
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Safety Mgt » Safety Programs
Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals
Safety manuals and directives created by the US Marine Corps
Security » Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for security program operations
Full text of a field manual for lighting, lock & key, alarm systems, security forces and much more
Statistics » References
Statistical textbooks, lectures, calculators, tutorials and more
Statistics » Safety
Government and industry sources of statistical data on workplace safety
Manual explaining Bureau of Labor Statistics OSHA occupational injury and illness rates
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