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An asbestos management plan

Sample asbestos safety checklist and standard operating procedures

A fill-in-the-blank form outlines the standard operating procedure for carcinogens and highly toxic materials

Training reference for beryllium workers

Guidelines for workers involved in managing and working around lead-based paints

SOP's for handling chemicals that could pose a hazard if not used correctly

Management of laboratory waste containers is the key to proper disposal of hazardous waste

Sample EAP checklist for creating a site-specific plan

Checklist currently in use by the US National Weather Service

In use by a major university

A campus emergency program

Full text of emergency preparedness policies of NIEHS

Full text of a sample plan with standard operating guidelines

Example of a policy for adequate access and use by emergency personnel and for unobstructed evacuations

Example of a university's policy for healthcare buildings - providing a safe means of egress

Example of a plan in use by the National Institutes of Health

Full text of air, water, etc. sampling procedures in use by the EPA's ERT

Procedures for disposal of chemical hazardous wastes

Methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for toxic substances from inhalation exposures.

Example of a policy in use at a major university

Example of an MVR point system and general rules for determining a preventable accident

Example of a sample corporate policy related to fleet safety

A tool kit that provides the framework for developing and maintaining volunteer driver programs

Sample checklists and safety rules for motor vehicle safety, snomobiles and snowcats

Example quality system documentation

Example of an employee handbook related to health insurance benefits

Sample Confined-Space Entry Permit and Checklist

Sample hazard communication program procedures

A sample form of indoor air quality management

Biosafety precautions to take when operating lab equipment

Also includes an emergency operations and evacuation plan

Chemical and electrical safety SOP

Standard operating procedures for spills in labs

A detailed design requirements and guidance manual for biomedical research laboratory and animal research facilities

Performance standards for emergency eyewash and shower equipment at the Univ of Kentucky

Sample safety procedures to use

A series of documents related to laboratory safety standard operating procedures

Criteria in use by a major university

Standard operating procedures on how to safely handle specific laboratory chemicals

Laboratory safety standard operating procedures and more

Text of a 50+ page manual

A checklist for procedures to take when renovating a lab

Recommended equipment and supplies for a laboratory spill

Magnetic field safety

Must be customized by each laboratory for regulatory compliance

Full text of National Institutes of Health guidelines for research involving recombinanat DNA

Sample checklist and safety rules for laser operations - covers Class 1, 2, and 3a lasers

Sample policy on the safe use of laser equipment (pdf)

SOP for the removal of mold-bearing building materials

Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist

Sample checklist and safety rules for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation

A manual on radiation safety

Full text of a patient & employee radiation safety program in use by a university's medical center

USDA U.S. Food, Animal and Agricultural Commodities Import Safety Process

US Department of Energy standard operating procedures for industrial hygienists

Outlines the general steps for fit testing respirators on employees

Sample respiratory protection program and checklist, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire

NIOSH lead sampling recommendations

Canadian health and safety regulations with respect to thermal conditions in the workplace

Based on NFPA, ANSI, ASHRAE requirements

Safe operating procedures for fume hoods

Design requirements for fume hoods

Guidelines and performance standards for fume hoods used in labs at the Univ of Kentucky

How to recognize and protect workers from oxygen deficient atmospheres

Safety procedures for servicing fume hoods and exhaust systems in research laboratories

How to create standard operating procedures for the handling of biomedical samples in the laboratory

The text of a hospital's infection control policies

Series of 11 guides assist in compliance with the methylene chloride standard

Standard operating procedures on the use of fire extinguishers

Standard operating procedures in use by the State of New York

These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices

Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids

Employee rules for fire emergency, disasters, severe weather, etc.

A guide to using fire department volunteers

Employee rules related to fire safety

Guidance on a fire protection safety program

Template for a fire prevention plan

Fire sprinkler and alarm shut down notification procedures

A sample standard operating procedure in the event of water incursion into any building

Full text of Cornell policies regarding the use of pesticides by staff, faculty & educators

Addresses risk management, safety and insurance issues

Sample small boat safety checklist, accident report form and float plan

Checklist to be completed by a US Coast Guard approved Vessel Examiner

Checklists for compressed gas safety, hydrogen safety, cylinder inspections

Safe operating procedures for gas cylinders

Text of the standard

Safe work practice documents for the construction industry

Full text of a large number of Standard Operating Procedures for injury prevention at work sites

Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings

Sample job site crane safety requirements

Inspections and general requirements for rigging safety

Recommendations for safe work procedures when using cranes

Sample lockout/tagout checklist and safety rules

Typical minimal lockout procedures

Standard operating procedures and safety rules for LOTO

Basic safety rules

Sample trenching safety checklist and standard operating procedures

Sample Fall Protection procedure

Small portion of the material covered in the NRA Refuse to Become a Victim course

Food safety guidelines from the American Egg Board

Symptoms of water problems & water treatment guidelines

Sample pre-operational checklists and forklift safety checklists

Sample plans and resources for the development of your HACCP program

Critical points: purchasing, storing, pre-preparation, cooking, serving, and handling leftovers

Sample checklist and safety rules for machine guarding

Sample office safety checklist and instructions

Full text of a hazardous drug handling policy in use by a major university's medical center

Standard procedures for installing emergency eyewash and safety showers

Sample checklist for PPE use - eye & face protection and more

Full text of a Standard Operating Procedure for construction workers wearing PPE

A list of safety rules for anyone who works in a kitchen

Guidelines to reduce potential slips, trips, and falls

Guidelines on pool and spa water chemistry and maintenance and safety tips

11 safety rules related to pool safety

Safety rules when using chain saws

Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of hand and power tools

Example of a hot work permit program for welding, flame cutting and soldering

Sample hot work permit template, safety checklist and procedures

For spraying operations, pavement coring, mowing operations

Materials to be used to institute a work zone safety program

Outlines the dutes of an accident investigation team / committee

Sample procedures and forms in use by a US government agency

Home page to the university's EHS department

Can be signed by the employee

Issued to provide a safe and healthy working environment

Standard operating procedures guidelines and template for hazardous materials

Sample form for students to sign indicating their acceptance of science classroom safety rules

Download a safety department form to document tailgate safety meetings (MS Word)

Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Manual for a College

For a safety program for employees of a municipality

General safety rules

Over 20 different recommended safety practices for the petroleum industry

Safety rules for postal employees

A series of sample safety policy statements

Full text of safety manuals in use by a major university's medical center (pdf)

Full text of safety policies in use by a major university

Sample workplace safety manual

Sample standard operating procedures - includes industrial hygiene SOPs

Safety and health standards of operations for a US government agency

Sample safety checklists, forms, programs and manuals

Full text of a wide variety of safety SOP's

Text of the safety policies in use at a major university

Full text of a state's transportation agency's operations

Sample outline for employees, visitors and contractors