Special Resources » Programs: Safety - Hazard Control


Full text of programs in PPE, hearing conservation, lock-out/tagout, forklifts, ladders, etc - some currently in use.

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Chemicals » Asbestos
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.

Asbestos Management Plan [pdf] [2658] Asbestos Management Plan : Resource Info
Text of an asbestos safety program

Asbestos Safety Program Materials [15289] Asbestos Safety Program Materials : Resource Info
Asbestos management tools, policies, signs, labels, forms, etc

Asbestos-Containing Building Materials Control Program [pdf] [18421] Asbestos-Containing Building Materials Control Program : Resource Info
Full text of a program in use by the US Postal Services

Chemicals » Lead
Information and resources on lead and lead poisoning

Lead Exposure Management Plan [12663] Lead Exposure Management Plan : Resource Info
Designed for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62

Chemicals » Storage
Guidelines for proper storage of chemicals, compatibility charts, etc.

Storage and Transfer of Hazardous Materials [3499] Storage and Transfer of Hazardous Materials : Resource Info
A guide to relocating hazardous materials to a new facility, storing gas cylinders and more

Disasters » Emergency Plans
Examples of emergency management and action plans

School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms [8864] School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms : Resource Info
This two volume model program can be adapted to the needs of your site

Disasters » Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams

Medical Laboratory Hazardous Waste Management [2746] Medical Laboratory Hazardous Waste Management : Resource Info
Full text of a hazardous waste management program

Disasters » Storms
Reference materials on thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hail

Lightning Protection Manual [pdf] [26101] Lightning Protection Manual : Resource Info
Lightning protection, grounding, bonding, shielding, and surge protection requirements (pdf)

Environment » Hazardous Wastes
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Protection [14022] Hazardous Waste & Environmental Protection : Resource Info
Full text of a written hazardous waste program in use by a government agency

Hazardous Waste Manual [21050] Hazardous Waste Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a laboratory hazardous waste manual

Laboratory Spill Response [3613] Laboratory Spill Response : Resource Info
Example of a standard operating procedures for spill control in a laboratory

Mixed Waste Management Program [5126] Mixed Waste Management Program : Resource Info
Mixed-waste contains both radioactive and (chemically) hazardous waste

Radioactive Waste Management [pdf] [8222] Radioactive Waste Management : Resource Info
Example of a sample program related to radioactive materials and sources

Waste Management Decision Tree [8473] Waste Management Decision Tree : Resource Info
Covers radioactive waste, hazardous chemical waste

Environment » Tanks
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

Model Underground Storage Tank Environmental Results Program Workbook [23708] Model Underground Storage Tank Environmental Results Program Workbook : Resource Info
164-page workbook contains general information about ERP, regulatory requirements, best practices, draft forms

Environment » Water
Documents on drinking water quality such as reports, regulations, guides, news

Drinking Water Safety [10149] Drinking Water Safety : Resource Info
Some Key Differences Between EPA Tap Water and FDA Bottled Water Rules

How Safe is Drinking Water Groundwater & Surface Water Interactions [5962] How Safe is Drinking Water
Groundwater & Surface Water Interactions : Resource Info
This guide is intended for the layperson

Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Manual [pdf] [26292] Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Manual : Resource Info
Covers drinking water systems and proper disposal of wastewater

Ergonomics » Case Studies
Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etc

Air Traffic Control & Airway Facilities [5511] Air Traffic Control & Airway Facilities : Resource Info
Human factors research topics related to air traffic control and airway facilities

Ergonomics » Patient Handling
Patient transfer techniques, use of lift equipment, patient transfer teams

Patient Handling Program [18801] Patient Handling Program : Resource Info
Example of a safety and health program to address resident handling injuries in nursing homes

Fleet » Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Fleet Motor Vehicle Safety Policy [pdf] [25472] Fleet Motor Vehicle Safety Policy : Resource Info
Prescribes policies, procedures and responsibilities for fleet administration

State Fleet Safety Program [24719] State Fleet Safety Program : Resource Info
Text of a fleet safety program used by the State of South Carolina for their state agencies

Fleet » Railroads
Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.

Safety Handbook for Train Commanders [27143] Safety Handbook for Train Commanders : Resource Info
Also includes a hazmat road and rail checklist

Health » Medical Center Mgt
Handbooks for medical staff and patients, departmental resources

Hospital Equipment Management Policy & Procedure [13481] Hospital Equipment Management Policy & Procedure : Resource Info
A hospital's equipment management program in use by a majory university's medical center

Industrial Hygiene » Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources

Biological Safety [14023] Biological Safety : Resource Info
Full text of biosafety policies in use by a government agency

Biosafety [16657] Biosafety : Resource Info
Bloodborne pathogens and biosafety procedures

Biosafety Hazards & Controls [14058] Biosafety Hazards & Controls : Resource Info
Information for employees exposed to biosafety hazards

Biosafety Manual [pdf] [28494] Biosafety Manual : Resource Info
Requirements for working safely with biohazardous material

Biosafety Manual [doc] [21046] Biosafety Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a laboratory biosafety manual

Biosafety Program [23306] Biosafety Program : Resource Info
Full text of a program designed for research laboratories

Biosafety Programs [27283] Biosafety Programs : Resource Info
Includes a plan for bloodborne pathogens, hantavirus control procedures and medical waste managment

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [22016] Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
Full text of a policy in use by a major university

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan for Non-medical/non-lab Staff [23445] Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan for Non-medical/non-lab Staff : Resource Info
Full text of a plan in use by a major university

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plans [12692] Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plans : Resource Info
Fill-in-the-blank bloodborne pathogens exposure control plans for non-medical & medical facilities

Bloodborne Pathogen Policy [21657] Bloodborne Pathogen Policy : Resource Info
Full text of a BBP program in use by a major university

Bloodborne Pathogen Sample Program [22362] Bloodborne Pathogen Sample Program : Resource Info
Full text of a sample program

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan [25158] Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
Text of a plan in use by a major univesity

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program [pdf] [28493] Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program : Resource Info
Precautions included are: medical surveillance, training, safe work practices, decontamination and disposal

Bloodborne Pathogens Model Exposure Control Plan [6642] Bloodborne Pathogens Model Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
Employer compliance guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Bloodborne Pathogens Plan [23910] Bloodborne Pathogens Plan : Resource Info
Designed by a university for their employees

Bloodborne Pathogens Sample Plan [15235] Bloodborne Pathogens Sample Plan : Resource Info
Fill in the blank sample safety program

County Sample Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [26442] County Sample Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
Sample BBP for county governments (pdf)

Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [26476] Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
Text of a BBP plan - 24 pages (pdf)

Generic Exposure Control Plan [25414] Generic Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
Designed to be customized assist faciliites with compliance to OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standards

Model Biomedical Waste Plan [doc] [23098] Model Biomedical Waste Plan : Resource Info
How to handle biomedical wastes

Model Biosafety Manual [13355] Model Biosafety Manual : Resource Info
Fill-in-the-blank biosafety program for laboratories

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [9134] OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
Full text of OSHA's plan for OSHA personnel with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Prevention of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission [pdf] [26289] Prevention of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission : Resource Info
Outlines prevention, control and post-exposure prophylaxis

Sample BBP Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [26443] Sample BBP Exposure Control Plan : Resource Info
A fill-in-the-blank sample bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan

Written Programs: Bloodborne Pathogens [23123] Written Programs: Bloodborne Pathogens : Resource Info
Sample written programs

Industrial Hygiene » Confined Spaces
Technical resources related to confined space requirements

Confined Space - Sample Program [pdf] [31737] Confined Space - Sample Program : Resource Info
A written permit space program for the workplace

Confined Space Entry Program Policy [pdf] [26293] Confined Space Entry Program Policy : Resource Info
Policy and procedures in use by the US Coast Guard for their shore operations

Confined Space Program [pdf] [10536] Confined Space Program : Resource Info
Policies and procedures portion of a safety manual on confined spaces

Confined Space Safety Program [15505] Confined Space Safety Program : Resource Info
Useful tools, including Confined Space Inventories and Written Procedures

Confined Spaces Program [2744] Confined Spaces Program : Resource Info
Recommended safe work practices to permit entry

Permit-Required Confined Space [23114] Permit-Required Confined Space : Resource Info
Includes a sample written plan

Sample Confined Space Safety Program [7801] Sample Confined Space Safety Program : Resource Info
Includes checklist and text of the OSHA standards

Sample Program for Confined Space [26672] Sample Program for Confined Space : Resource Info
Example of a confined space safety program

Industrial Hygiene » Hazard Communications
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Hazard Communication Safety Program [16512] Hazard Communication Safety Program : Resource Info
Specific procedures to identify and evaluate the chemical hazards in the workplace

Sample Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [9327] Sample Hazard Communication Program : Resource Info
Sample plan from OSHA in the District of Columbia - must be downloaded

Sample Hazard Communication Program [26673] Sample Hazard Communication Program : Resource Info
Example of a safety program for hazard communication

Sample Hazardous Chemical Communication Program [18423] Sample Hazardous Chemical Communication Program : Resource Info
Sample written program

Industrial Hygiene » Indoor Air
IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more

MN-Minnesota Building Air Quality Guidelines [pdf] [13426] MN-Minnesota Building Air Quality Guidelines : Resource Info
A guide for building owners, facility managers, and state agencies

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

Biological & Laboratory Safety [13346] Biological & Laboratory Safety : Resource Info
Resources for biological safety, laser safety & general laboaratory safety

Chemical Hygiene and Lab Safety [16644] Chemical Hygiene and Lab Safety : Resource Info
Chemical hygiene lab safety manual and program management documents

Chemical Hygiene Plan [22358] Chemical Hygiene Plan : Resource Info
Full text of a sample program

Chemical Hygiene Plan & Laboratory Guide [21663] Chemical Hygiene Plan & Laboratory Guide : Resource Info
Full text of a CHP in use by a major university

Design and Construction of Laboratories which use Hazardous Chemicals [16828] Design and Construction of Laboratories which use Hazardous Chemicals : Resource Info
Safety policy outlines laboratory design requirements

Laboratory Health & Safety Program [27238] Laboratory Health & Safety Program : Resource Info
Text of a program in use by a university medical center

Laboratory Health and Safety Manual [25154] Laboratory Health and Safety Manual : Resource Info
11 chapter safety program includes a Chemical Hygiene Plan

Laboratory Safety Hazards & Control [16054] Laboratory Safety Hazards & Control : Resource Info
FDA Laboratory Safety Plan

Model Chemical Hygiene Plan [13354] Model Chemical Hygiene Plan : Resource Info
Must be customized by each laboratory for regulatory compliance

Sample Chemical Hygiene Plan [11960] Sample Chemical Hygiene Plan : Resource Info
Full text of a CHP used by a major university in their laboratories

University Chemical Hygiene Plan [16868] University Chemical Hygiene Plan : Resource Info
Full text of a chemical hygiene plan

Industrial Hygiene » Lasers
Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers

Laser Eye Safety [2745] Laser Eye Safety : Resource Info
Hazards related to the eye and the use of lasers

Updated Laser Safety Guidelines [21662] Laser Safety Guidelines : Resource Info
Full text of a laser safety program

Laser Safety Program [19045] Laser Safety Program : Resource Info
Controls for safe operation of lasers in laboratories

Industrial Hygiene » Noise
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.

A Practical Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs in the Workplace [5087] A Practical Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs in the Workplace : Resource Info
Download a comprehensive guide to establishing workplace hearing conservation programs

DoD Hearing Conservation Program [11944] DoD Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
April, 1996 - full text of the US Dept of Defense Hearing Conservation Program

Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program [3109] Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Outlines the basic elements required in a hearing conservation program

Hearing Conservation Manual [pdf] [28499] Hearing Conservation Manual : Resource Info
28 page manual

Hearing Conservation Program [2250] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Full text of a hearing conservation program for university employees

Hearing Conservation Program [6460] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
11 page hearing conservation program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Hearing Conservation Program [6668] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
In addition to the text of the program, includes SOPs for hearing protection

Hearing Conservation Program [14511] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Full text of an actual hearing conservation in use by a major university

Hearing Conservation Sample Program [23097] Hearing Conservation Sample Program : Resource Info
In use by a major university

Hearing Loss Prevention Program [19046] Hearing Loss Prevention Program : Resource Info
Hearing conservation program materials

NIOSH Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention Programs [6074] NIOSH Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention Programs : Resource Info
Be implemented for all workers whose unprotected 8-hr TWA exposures equal or exceed 85dBA

Sample Hearing Conservation Program [23120] Sample Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Sample written program

Sample Program for Hearing Conservation [26674] Sample Program for Hearing Conservation : Resource Info
Example of a 5 page safety program for hearing conservation-

Industrial Hygiene » Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Campus Radiation Safety Manual [27279] Campus Radiation Safety Manual : Resource Info
77 page manual of radiation safety requirements

Guide for Custodians/Maintenance Personnel Working in Radioactive Areas [pdf] [16830] Guide for Custodians/Maintenance Personnel Working in Radioactive Areas : Resource Info
Primary steps-to be followed by maintenance staff who perform work activities in radioactive labs

Radiation Safety Handbook [27958] Radiation Safety Handbook : Resource Info
Example of a handbook for laboratory radiation safety

Radiation Safety Program [27240] Radiation Safety Program : Resource Info
Text of a program in place at a university hospital

Radiological Control Technician Training [21930] Radiological Control Technician Training : Resource Info
Handbook contains recommended training materials

Industrial Hygiene » Respirators
Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.

Checklist for Respiratory Protection Programs [23122] Checklist for Respiratory Protection Programs : Resource Info
Audit form to assist with program compliance

Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program [21136] Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
To assist fire departments in complying with the Respiratory Protection Standard requirement

Model Respiratory Protection Program [17442] Model Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Full text of a sample respiratory protection program

Public Sector Respiratory Protection Model Program [21137] Public Sector Respiratory Protection Model Program : Resource Info
Designed to help public employers and employees comply with the Respiratory Protection Standard

Repiratory Protection Manual [pdf] [28500] Repiratory Protection Manual : Resource Info
Text of a sample respiratory protection program

Respiratory Protection Program [23323] Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Includes sample forms & safety SOP's

Respiratory Protection Program [pdf] [22013] Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Full text of a sample program in use at a major university includes program review audit

Respiratory Protection Program [27282] Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Consists of 10 sections plus cleaning and selection criteria materials

Sample Construction Respirator Program [12580] Sample Construction Respirator Program : Resource Info
Full text of a fill-in-the-blanks construction respirator program

Sample Respiratory Protection Program [15233] Sample Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Fill in the blank sample safety program

Sample Respiratory Protection Programs [16340] Sample Respiratory Protection Programs : Resource Info
One for those required to wear a respirator and one for those who voluntarily choose to do so

Technical Guide: Practices for Respiratory Protection [pdf] [26284] Technical Guide: Practices for Respiratory Protection : Resource Info
Technical information for the safe use of respiratory protection devices & administering respiratory protection programs

Written Programs: Respiratory [23121] Written Programs: Respiratory : Resource Info
Three different respiratory protection program options

Industrial Hygiene » Temperatures
Stress on the body from heat and cold

Heat Stress Monitoring [pdf] [23448] Heat Stress Monitoring : Resource Info
Technical guidance for creating a heat stress monitoring program (pdf)

Industrial Hygiene » Tuberculosis
OSHA and CDC guidelines for control of tuberculosis

Plan for the Prevention of Transmission of Tuberculosis [21661] Plan for the Prevention of Transmission of Tuberculosis : Resource Info
Full text of a TB control plan

Industrial Hygiene » Ventilation
Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information

Fume Hoods: Design Criteria [16829] Fume Hoods: Design Criteria : Resource Info
Design requirements for fume hoods

Servicing Exhaust Systems in Research Facilities [pdf] [16826] Servicing Exhaust Systems in Research Facilities : Resource Info
Safety procedures for servicing fume hoods and exhaust systems in research laboratories

Medicine » Infection Control
Infection control in hospitals and healthcare institutions

Medical Center Infection Control Manual [13474] Medical Center Infection Control Manual : Resource Info
The text of a hospital's infection control policies

Medicine » Occupational Medicine
Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

Occupational Health Program [23307] Occupational Health Program : Resource Info
Full text of a university's program

Medicine » Radiation
Resources related to nuclear medicine

Radiation Event Medical Management [14545] Radiation Event Medical Management : Resource Info
Guidance on diagnosis and treatment, decontamination procedures, etc. for health care providers

OSHA » HAZWOPER
OSHA technical resources on hazwoper

Model Health & Safety Plan (HASP) for Clean-up of Facilities Contaminated with Anthrax Spores [23379] Model Health & Safety Plan (HASP) for Clean-up of Facilities Contaminated with Anthrax Spores : Resource Info
Template for the requirements of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard

Sample/Hazardous Waste Management Program [23099] Sample/Hazardous Waste Management Program : Resource Info
In use at a major university

OSHA » Publications
OSHA fact Sheets, publications, online documents

OR-OSHA Publications [15489] OR-OSHA Publications : Resource Info
Oregon OSHA publications such as sample safety programs, checklists, newsletter, reports

OSHA » Respirators
OSHA technical resources on respiratory protection

WA-Washington WISHA Sample Respiratory Protection Programs [16599] WA-Washington WISHA Sample Respiratory Protection Programs : Resource Info
For Required and Voluntary Use of Respirators

WA-Washington WISHA's Sample Respiratory Protection Program-Required [16598] WA-Washington WISHA
A guide to assist in complying with WISHA Chapter 296-62 WAC, Part E, Respiratory Protection

OSHA » Safety Programs
OSHA technical resources on safety programs, including motor vehicle safety

CO-Colorado Sample Safety Programs [23106] CO-Colorado Sample Safety Programs : Resource Info
Download sample safety programs - hazcom, employee emergency plans, LOTO, noise, and other materials

CT-Connecticut OSHA Sample Programs [15232] CT-Connecticut OSHA Sample Programs : Resource Info
Fill in the blank sample safety programs

IL-Illinois Sample Written Safety Programs [23108] IL-Illinois Sample Written Safety Programs : Resource Info
Also includes a variety of safety checklists

ME-Maine Sample Safety Programs [25125] ME-Maine Sample Safety Programs : Resource Info
Sample programs for some of the most commonly needed programs

MO-Missouri Sample OSHA Standard Specific Programs [24272] MO-Missouri Sample OSHA Standard Specific Programs : Resource Info
Confined space, fire prevention, hearing conservation, LOTO, PPE and other sample programs