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Answers to frequently asked questions about human health hazards & environmental exposure to hazardous substances such as ammonia, cadmium, asphalt, chlorine, copper, dental amalgam, endocrine disruptors, environmental estrogens, fluoride, mercury, MTBE, PCBs, fragrances, vinyl products, etc. Painting health and safety. Occupational health guidelines for chemical hazards.
- Chemicals / Training : Reference materials related to chemical training, tutorials, HESIS booklets, etc
Chart of the periodic table of elements. Series of online tutorials on the subject of toxicology. California's Hazard Evaluation and Information Service's (HESIS) chemical hazards safety training booklets. Chemistry class practice problems, tables and links.
- Disasters / Checklists : Emergency preparedness checklists, bomb threat checklists
Bomb threat checklists, emergency action plan checklists, emergency preparedness and response checklists, auto survival kit checklist, family disaster plan checklist, emergency equipment checklist, hurricane checklist, flood checklist
- Environment / Hazardous Wastes : Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Hazardous waste management guidelines & programs as implemented by various universities, medical schools, government entities, etc. Medical hazardous waste. Full text of hazardous waste programs. Chemical waste programs. Fluorescent waste. Hazardous materials management. Hazardous waste disposal. Overview of hazardous waste regulations including hazardous waste generators. Municipal waste incineration. Radioactive waste management. Superfund. Hazardous waste sites. Universal Waste Rule. Waste management disposal for artists and schools. Hazardous waste minimization. Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Hazardous Waste Generators under RCRA. Disposal of PCBs. Chemical Waste Disposal Handbook. Waste Management Disposal for Artists and Schools.
- Ergonomics / Checklists : Checklists designed to evaluate proper ergonomic workstation arrangements
Ergonomics checklists include those related to computer workstations, physical exertion, risk factor identification, lifting analysis, manual handling, upper extremities, etc. Risk Factor & Design Control checklists. Administrative task checklists. Worksite analysis sample checklists. VDT checklist.
- Ergonomics / Symptom Surveys : Ergonomics medical symptom survey questionnaires
OSHA's ergonomics symptoms survey. Downloadable files on musculoskeletal discomfort surveys for males, females and hands.
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Laboratory safety programs and manuals, Chemical Hygiene Plans, radiation safety guidelines, laboratory inspections. Laboratory waste minimization and pollution prevention. Safety in high school labs. Laboratory safety checklists. Spill response. Standard operating procedures for hazardous materials.
- Industrial Hygiene / Lasers : Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers
Laser-related materials. Tutorials. Standards. Resources. Research & theory. Safety programs and manuals. Medical laser safety.
- Industrial Hygiene / Ventilation : Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information
Dilution and local exhaust ventilation for toxic or flammable gases. Fume removal. Control of smoke from medical laser procedures. Nitrous oxide administration exposure and control. HVAC design for dental and medical facilities. Fume hood safety program.
- OSHA / Chemicals : OSHA technical resources on chemicals used in the workplace
Numerous resources on OSHA safety requirements for chemicals such as air contaminants, ammonia, asbestos, lead, silica, solvents, etc. Pressure vessel safety materials.
- OSHA / Software : OSHA software to download
Free software includes guidance on asbestos, fire safety, hazard awareness, lead in construction, cadmium, the impact of injuries on profitability, etc.
- Property / Checklists : Fire safety inspection checklists
Fire safety inspection checklists. Fire protection and suppression checklists.
- 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.
- Safety / Needlesticks : Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
Resource materials related to needlestick injury prevention, safety statistics, state laws, federal legislation, safety devices, safety training, etc.
- Safety Mgt / Accidents : Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.
Accident investigation program guidelines. Accident analysis tools, methods for determining causes & contributing factors of major accidents, techniques for identifying unsafe conditions and procedures. Online tutorial. Workbook for conducting accident investigations. Full text of accident investigation programs. OSHA 200 recordkeeping.
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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.
- Safety Mgt / Forms : Forms used by safety departments
Safety forms related to biological materials, radiation/radioactive materials, chemical waste tag, accident reports, training forms, safety permits, safety checklists, worksheets, OSHA forms, inspection forms, safety report forms, JSA, etc.
- Laboratory Safety / Activation-Closure : Procedures to follow when designing, activating, moving or closing laboratories
Procedures to follow when designing activating, moving or closing laboratories
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Sample CHP Chemical Hygiene Plans, guidance on creating a CHP for laboratory safety
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Laboratory-specific biosafety hazards and controls
- Laboratory Safety / Lab Checklists : Safety inspection checklists, audit forms and procedures designed for laboratory
Safety inspection checklists, audit forms and procedures designed for laboratory safety
- Laboratory Safety / Lab Hazards : Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
Laboratory safety programs and manuals, Chemical Hygiene Plans, radiation safety guidelines, laboratory inspections. Laboratory waste minimization and pollution prevention. Safety in high school labs. Laboratory safety checklists. Spill response. Standard operating procedures for hazardous materials.
- Laboratory Safety / Lab Safety Manuals : Sample laboratory safety manuals including CHP, biosafety, SOPs
Sample laboratory safety manuals including CHP, biosafety, SOPs for handling hazardous chemicals, spills and wastes.
- Laboratory Safety / Lab Training : Tutorials and training materials related to laboratory safety
Tutorials and training materials related to laboratory safety
- Disaster Response / Checklists : Emergency preparedness checklists, bomb threat checklists
Bomb threat checklists, emergency action plan checklists, emergency preparedness and response checklists, auto survival kit checklist, family disaster plan checklist, emergency equipment checklist, hurricane checklist, flood checklist
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