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- Disasters / Bomb Threats : Bomb threat and physical security planning
Bomb threat prevention and physical security planning. Containing the threat from illegal bombings. Vehicle bomb explosion hazards.
- Disasters / Emergency Plans : Examples of emergency management and action plans
Examples of emergency management procedures and action plans - some currently in use
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Ergonomics / Case Studies : Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etcOver 40 resources of real-life ergonomic case studies. Examples of studies: Offices - computer workstation evaluations, keyboard & mouse use studies, direct & indirect office lighting, etc. Others - handling ladders, analysis of custodial work, work at a dairy, hand truck delivery, warehouse carrying, etc. Industry specific cases. RMI studies. Reducing the risk factors for RMIs by industry group.
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Ergonomics / Chairs/Sitting : Chair selection criteria, seated postures, tips on chair adjustment, etc.Resources address common ergonomics issues related to sitting and chair selection. Seated postures. Chair adjustments. Ergonomic seating.
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Ergonomics / Computers : Computer use hazards and guidelinesAnalysis of computer hazards. Answers to common questions about computer use &, typing injuries. Tips on injury prevention. VDT radiation. Keyboard positioning. Computer eyestrain. Workstation evaluations. Environmental office aspects. Cumulative trauma in office workers.
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Ergonomics / Exercises : Exercises & stretches that can help prevent CTD injuries, eyestrain, etc.Recommended exercises and stretches to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, etc. and to to improve comfort when using the computer. Exercises for sore shoulder. The Rolf Institute.
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Ergonomics / Training : Training guides that simplify ergonomics concepts for the average workerSelf-help guides to assist workers in adjusting their workstations to prevent injury. Online quiz designed to analyze knowledge of proper computer workstation adjustment. Full text of an occupational safety and health training manual on preventing manual handling injuries. Guides for workers in university settings, including laboratory ergonomics. Manual handling guides. Guidelines on lifting and preventing injuries of the back.
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Health / Drug Free Workplace : Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and moreEmployer guides and resources for establishing a substance abuse program in the workplace - drug policies, interactive cost / benefit worksheet, employee survey, etc. Database of specimen collection sites. Variety of articles on recognizing and preventing substance abuse. State drug laws. Statistics on workplace substance abuse. Drug and Alcohol Workplace Kit.
- Industrial Hygiene / Indoor Air : IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more
General concepts & principles of indoor air quality. Research studies. Common indoor pollutants, sick building syndrome, etc. Indoor radon prevention. Fact sheets. Office occupant's guide to IAQ. Ozone generators. Building air quality guide. Guidelines on how to conduct an indoor air quality investigation and report. Common plants reducing indoor air pollution. Legionnaires' disease.
- Property / Facilities Management : Topics in facilities and property management
Steps to take after a property loss. Guidelines for management of real property, land management and leases. Premises liability issues e.g., storage tanks, asbestos, etc. In-depth reports on facilities and property management issues. How to conduct a safety and health residential building inspection.
- Property / Fire Safety : Fire safety programs, checklists and reference materials
Guidelines on fire prevention & fire evacuation programs. Safety talks. Abstracts of fire investigation reports. Fire reporting procedures. Home fire safety. Exits and emergency lighting. Smoke detectors.
- Property / Lighting : Descriptions of lighting technologies
How to assess lighting conditions. Evaluating the need for an upgrade. Financial considerations.
- Regulations / ADA : Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials
Full text of the American with Disabilities Act.. Accessibility guidelines. Pre-employment information. Checklist for existing facilities. Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled. US Department of Justice assistance on ADA compliance. the relationship of psychiatric disabilities to benefit plans and the ADA.
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Safety / Office Safety : Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.Office safety training materials - programs, checklists, handouts, safety talks, etc.
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Safety / Slips and Falls : Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfacesSafety bulletins on slips and falls. Technical information on the control of hazards from walking and working surfaces. Safety checklists.
- Safety Mgt / Checklists : Safety self-inspections, self-evaluation checklists, yes/no questions
Full text of self-inspection checklists for general industry and construction. Series of safety checklists for physical hazards, equipment, etc. Sample yes/no workplace safety checklists.
- Security / Business Security : Crime-free workplace, corporate security, business protection from burglary
Corporate security. Laptop computer theft. Eavesdropping devices in the workplace. How to protect your business from burglary. Workplace security issues. Armed hold-up prevention.
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Security / Violence : Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplaceGuidelines for prevention of workplace violence, risk factors and strategies to manage violence in the workplace. Workplace homicides. Violence in convenience store robberies. Healthcare industry violence. How domestic violence affects the workplace.
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Specific Industries / Office Safety : Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.Office safety training materials - programs, checklists, handouts, safety talks, etc.
- Discrimination / ADA Regulations : Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials
Full text of the American with Disabilities Act.. Accessibility guidelines. Pre-employment information. Checklist for existing facilities. Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled. US Department of Justice assistance on ADA compliance. the relationship of psychiatric disabilities to benefit plans and the ADA.
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Drug Free Workplace / Drug Free Programs : Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and moreEmployer guides and resources for establishing a substance abuse program in the workplace - drug policies, interactive cost / benefit worksheet, employee survey, etc. Database of specimen collection sites. Variety of articles on recognizing and preventing substance abuse. State drug laws. Statistics on workplace substance abuse. Drug and Alcohol Workplace Kit.
- Emergency Preparedness / Emergency Plans : Examples of emergency management and action plans
Examples of emergency management procedures and action plans - some currently in use
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Occupational Health / Computer Exercises : Exercises & stretches that can help prevent CTD injuries, eyestrain, etc.Recommended exercises and stretches to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, etc. and to to improve comfort when using the computer. Exercises for sore shoulder. The Rolf Institute.
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Office Safety / Chair Use : Chair selection criteria, seated postures, tips on chair adjustment, etc.Resources address common ergonomics issues related to sitting and chair selection. Seated postures. Chair adjustments. Ergonomic seating.
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Office Safety / Computer Use : Computer use hazards and guidelinesAnalysis of computer hazards. Answers to common questions about computer use &, typing injuries. Tips on injury prevention. VDT radiation. Keyboard positioning. Computer eyestrain. Workstation evaluations. Environmental office aspects. Cumulative trauma in office workers.
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Office Safety / Office Safety Program : Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.Office safety training materials - programs, checklists, handouts, safety talks, etc.
- Security / Bomb Threats : Bomb threat and physical security planning
Bomb threat prevention and physical security planning. Containing the threat from illegal bombings. Vehicle bomb explosion hazards.
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Security / Workplace Violence : Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplaceGuidelines for prevention of workplace violence, risk factors and strategies to manage violence in the workplace. Workplace homicides. Violence in convenience store robberies. Healthcare industry violence. How domestic violence affects the workplace.
- Disaster Response / Bomb Threats : Bomb threat and physical security planning
Bomb threat prevention and physical security planning. Containing the threat from illegal bombings. Vehicle bomb explosion hazards.
- Disaster Response / Emergency Plans : Examples of emergency management and action plans
Examples of emergency management procedures and action plans - some currently in use
- Regulations / ADA : Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials
Full text of the American with Disabilities Act.. Accessibility guidelines. Pre-employment information. Checklist for existing facilities. Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled. US Department of Justice assistance on ADA compliance. the relationship of psychiatric disabilities to benefit plans and the ADA.
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Safety / Office Safety : Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.Office safety training materials - programs, checklists, handouts, safety talks, etc.
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Safety / Slips and Falls : Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfacesSafety bulletins on slips and falls. Technical information on the control of hazards from walking and working surfaces. Safety checklists.
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