Special Resources
» Programs:
» Chemical & Biosafety
Full text of chemical safety, respiratory protection and hazardous wastes programs - some currently in use.
Chemical Management » Asbestos Hazards
Control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources on asbestos
For personnel engaged in the removal, inspection, disturbance, or maintenance of asbestos containing materials
Full text of a program in use at a major university
Chemical Management » Carcinogen Hazards
Chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens
A fill-in-the-blank form outlines the standard operating procedure for carcinogens and highly toxic materials
Chemical Management » Chemical Hazards
Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, workplace guides
The text of the Final Rule including the 2006 revision
Chemical Management » Health Hazards
Health hazards and chemicals technical resources
Chemical Management » Pesticide Hazards
Control the hazards of pesticides
Environmental Protection » EPA Industries
Industry specific environmental law requirements
Model RMPs for a variety of industries
Environmental Protection » Hazardous Waste Guides
Hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization guides
Procedures related to the safe disposal of bio-hazardous materials
Online hazardous waste program and reference materials for laboratories
Environmental Protection » RMP Requirements
Risk Management Plan (RMP) from the EPA
For ammonia refrigeration, propane storage facilties, wastewater treatement plants, warehouses, chemical distributors
EPA Risk Management Program Guidance by industry sector
OSHA Requirements » Process Safety
Process safety management technical resources from OSHA
Explains the minimum requirements for Process Hazard Analysis outlined in the PSM Rule
Example of a safety manual in use for process safety management (PSM)
Property Management » Flammables
Flammable and combustible liquids and gases
Example of a safety policy for storage, use and handling of flammables
Full text of a safety program for interior spray finishing operations
Vehicle Management » Hazmat
DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials
Workplace Health Hazards » Biosafety
Biosafety control and bloodborne pathogen programs
Full text of a bloodborne pathogen program and exposure control plan
Text of a safety manual for biomedical laboratories - lab closeout procedures & more
Workplace Health Hazards » Confined Spaces
Confined space requirements technical resources
A 26 page sample program dned for HVAC operations, plumbers, telecommunications
Full text of a program in use at a major university includes checklist
Full text of a university's confined space program for their employees
Guidelines to follow to assist with effective implementation of the Standard
Workplace Health Hazards » Hazard Communications
Hazard communication programs and resources
Includes a sample written hazcom program and forms
Text of an 18 page haz comm program in use at a major university
Written plan describes hazcom policies and procedures - 24 pages (pdf)
Text of the NIH's Hazcom Program including checklist & form
Workplace Health Hazards » Labs
Lab safety programs, chemical hygiene plans, standard operating procedures
Full text of a sample plan in use by a US government laboratory
Full text of a chemical hygiene plan used for a university's laboratories
The policies, procedures and practices, both for employees who work with hazardous chemicals
Materials to assist with laboratory safety
Sample chemical safety plan for K-12 school laboratories
To be implemented if a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste occurs in laboratories
Full text of a Lab Safety Manual and of Deparmental Chemical Hygiene Plans
Text of a plan in use at a major university
Full text of the university's laboratory safety manual
Workplace Health Hazards » Respirators
Full text of respiratory programs and respirator fit
Download the full text of a workplace respiratory protection guide, include sample program
Full text of a university's Respirator Program for their employees
Outlines eleven steps to take to establish an effective respiratory program
Workplace Health Hazards » Ventilation
Technical resource information on fume hoods and other ventilation
Fume hood safety design standards from the University of Waterloo in Canada
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