Special Resources
» Online Manuals:
» USA Federal Government
Online access to manuals in use by the USA federal government.
Accounting » Government Audits
Financial and accounting full text guides for conducting audits
IRS Audit Techniques guides for various market segments
Business Basics » Nonprofit Basics
Resources and tools for managing nonprofits
Text of the Yellow Book prescribes general standards for conducting financial & performance audits
Business Data » Safety Data
Workplace safety statistical data from government and industry sources
Manual explaining Bureau of Labor Statistics OSHA occupational injury and illness rates
Business Data » Statistical Resources
Statistical textbooks, lectures, calculators, tutorials and more
Business Periodicals » Government Publications
Publications produced by the USA government
The official source site for Army Administrative Forms and Publications
Business Services » Building Services
Facilities and property management tools and resources
VA guidelines for land management, and lease management, construction project management, etc.
Chemical Management » Asbestos Hazards
Control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources on asbestos
Safety requirements for the demolition, removal, encapsulation and disposal of ACM
Chemical Management » Chemical Labeling
Chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more
Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review
Chemical Management » Pesticide Hazards
Control the hazards of pesticides
Federal Register notices outlining the requirements
Chemical Management » Storage Tanks
Above ground and below ground storage tanks EPA requirements
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response policy directives on underground storage tanks
Corporate Law » Computer Law
Computer technology & the law
Guidance to law enforcement on investigation & prosecution of violations of federal IP laws
Corporate Law » Courts
Court opinions from federal and state courts
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
Corporate Law » Labor Law
Employment & labor law resources and tools
Provide a wealth of material useful for understanding and navigating NLRB cases
Corporate Law » Litigation
Case management and litigation resources
Federal Judiciary Center reference manual on scientific evidence for the federal judiciary
Disaster Management » Health Service Disasters
Health care facility emergency plans and disaster guidance
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
Disaster Management » Winter Disasters
Extreme cold and ice storm disaster safety, winter storm preparation
Employee Health » Drug Guides
Pharmacology clinical resources
Employee Health » First Aid Care
First aid manuals and handouts
Field first aid guidance - what to do before medical personnel arrive
Employee Health » Occupational Health
Occupational medicine reference materials
Providesguidance for BBP programs and medical surveillance
Employee Health » Stress Reduction
Mental health stress, stress management, workplace stress
Employee Management » HR Handbooks
Employee handbooks and procedures manuals
Provides a framework for US Federal agencies to consult in establishing alternative work schedules
Employee Management » Job Classification
Sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
General Schedule (GS) (white collar) and Federal Wage System (FWS) (blue collar)
Employee Management » Performance Reviews
Employee workplace performance
Guidelines for writing performance elements and standards along with hands-on exercises
Environmental Protection » EPA Compliance
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements
Provides EPA inspectors with a method for conducting inspections
Environmental Protection » Hazardous Waste Guides
Hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization guides
Workplace safety manual for hazardous waste sites
Government Laws » ADA Laws
Case law, regulations, materials on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals
Government Laws » Bar Codes
Information about Universal Product Code Standards - NOT the text of the stds
Government Laws » FDA Laws
Food & Drug Administration regulations - FDA Food Code, etc.
Text of inspection manuals used by FDA field investigators and inspectors
Health Cost Management » Managed Care
Overviews, studies, and technical resources on managed care
Health Cost Management » Medical Coding
Coding: DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM. Medicare payment rates
National correct coding methodologies to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims
Human Factors » Lifting
Ergonomic guidance controlling manual handling hazards in the workplace
For managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers
Human Factors » References
Design guide, ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Insurance » Product Insurance
Product liability, product assurance manual, consumer product safety
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
Insurance » Risk Management
Risk management concepts, issues, principles, and theories
Manual used by the US military for risk management planning procedures
OSHA Requirements » Construction
Construction technical resources from OSHA
OSHA Requirements » Machinery
Machine guarding technical resources from OSHA
OSHA's manual on the concepts and techniques of machine safeguarding
OSHA Requirements » 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 Requirements » Sampling
Sampling techniques, guidelines, and resources from OSHA
Includes fully validated inorganic and organic methods plus, partially validated methods
OSHA Requirements » Violations
Inspection procedures, decisions, citations profiles from OSHA
OSHA Requirements » VPP
Voluntary Protection Program federal/state safety program recognition program
Text of the manual for the Voluntary Protection Program
Personal Finance » Medicare
Beneficiary and consumer info
What long-term care services are available, how much you can expect to pay, what financing options are available
Property Management » Fire Engineering
Fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Magazine articles to assist architectural and engineering firms
Property Management » Fire Prevention Plans
Fire safety programs, checklists and support materials
How-to technical field manual for heavy fire brigades
Reference Materials » Online Maps
Online maps with interactive functions for the US and worldwide
Safety Administration » Safety Programs
Workplace safety and health programs & manuals
Safety manuals and directives created by the US Marine Corps
Vehicle Management » Manuals
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
Vehicle Management » Railroads
Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.
Vehicle Management » Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum
Workplace Health Hazards » EMF
Electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation reference materials
Guidance from the FCC on a variety of topics such as transmitting antenna RF emission safety
Workplace Health Hazards » Sampling
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring
Workplace Safety » Aviation
Aviation safety resources and tools
Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors
Workplace Safety » Boating-Marine
Resources and guides on boating and marine safety
Workplace Safety » Construction
Safety and health resources & tools for construction hazards
Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)
Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials
Workplace Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Programs and guides on crane and hoist safety
Workplace Safety » Explosives
Explosives, blasting agents and detonators safety materials
Workplace 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
Workplace Safety » Swimming
Resources on pool and spa safety and drowning prevention
Workplace Safety » Welding
Guides and fact sheets on safe welding
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