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Accident Investigation

Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.

Updated Accident Investigation Program [5084] ?

Workbook and more explain an accident investigation program used by the US Dept of Energy

Accident Prevention

Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.

Updated Analysis of EDR Data for Vehicle Safety Improvement [pdf] [26052] ?

2008 report created by the National Highway Traffic Administration

Updated ECM Truck List [pdf] [26046] ?

Truck engine manufacturers that use Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) to record crash data

Updated EDR Case Law [26053] ?

United States and Canadian trials where evidence from a Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorder was introduced

Updated EDR Vehicle List [pdf] [26047] ?

Vehicles with an Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Updated EDRs - Legal Considerations [pdf] [26056] ?

Reviews state laws and case law related to Event Data Recorders

Updated Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorders - State Laws [26048] ?

Links to state statutes, with effective dates

Compressed Gas

Compressed gas cylinder safety, pressure line safety, etc.

Updated Helium MSDS [11348] ?

Safety precautions

Confined Space Program

Technical resources related to confined space requirements

Updated Confined Space Entry Program [2744] ?

Example of safe work practice policies

Crash Data

Statistics and data on accidents, road fatalities, crashes and other highway saf

Updated Teen Drivers and Safety [6230] ?

Resources related to safe teen driving

DOT Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

Updated RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail [pdf] [33031] ?

European agreement that covers the packaging & labeling of hazardous goods transported by rail

Fire Hazards

Control of special fire hazards

Updated Commercial Kitchen Hood Work Sheet/ Check List [pdf] [25720] ?

Created to assist with compliance to building codes in Seattle, WA (pdf)

Fire Programs

Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials

Updated Fire Protection Program [19421] ?

Guidance on a fire protection safety program

Updated Fire Protection Program - US DOE [441] ?

Nuclear safety fire safety program guidelines and materials

Updated Fire Protection Program Guidelines [16877] ?

Guidance documents for fire protection

Updated Model Fire Protection Program [438] ?

Model fire protection program, fire protection engineering assessment and more

Updated Model Fire Protection Program [pdf] [23539] ?

Also includes a Model Fire Protection Assessment Guide

Flammables

Controlling the hazards from flammable and combustible liquids and gases

Updated PA-Pennsylvania Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code [pdf] [26394] ?

Fact sheet outlines the requirements

Hazcom

Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Updated Sample Hazard Communication Program [25343] ?

Sample program in use at a major university

Heat Stress

Stress on the body from heat and cold

New Excessive Heat Events Guidebook [40051] ?

Highlights best practices that have been employed to save lives during excessive heat events in different urban areas

New Extreme Heat [40052] ?

Prepare for hot weather before it happens - stay healthy during a heat event

New Heat - A Major Killer [40050] ?

Information about the heat index and heat safety tips

New Heat Index Guide [40049] ?

Protective measures to take at each risk level

New Heat Island Effect [40053] ?

Communities can take a number of common-sense measures to reduce the effects of summertime heat islands

Inspection Forms

Safety self-inspections, self-evaluation checklists, yes/no questions

Updated Fire Safety Checklist [pdf] [9720] ?

A self-evaluation checklist for fire prevention

Updated Home Fall Prevention Checklist [21814] ?

Checklist for analyzing and correcting fall hazards in the home

Updated Safety Inspection Checklists [pdf] [16999] ?

A series for general industry

Labeling Chemicals

Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more

Updated Laboratory Safety Signs and Labels [30171] ?

Samples for proper labeling of chemical storage cabinets, refrigerators and freezers, and signage for work areas

Office Safety

Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.

Updated Security of the Mail [29152] ?

US Postal Service guidance for commercial mailers

Slips and Falls

Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces

Updated Costs of Fall Injuries Among Older Adults [3554] ?

The Costs of Fall-Related Injuries for those over the age of 65

Updated Falls Among Older Adults [2070] ?

An overview of the problem

Updated Falls in Nursing Homes [3940] ?

What can be done to prevent falls in nursing homes - statistics

Updated Preventing Falls Among Older Adults [3555] ?

Fact sheets provide statistics and advice on how to reduce the risk of falling in older adults

Spanish

Safety bulletins, handouts and materials in Spanish

Updated Accident Prevention Guidance [24697] ?

Western United States - some guidance in Spanish

Substance Abuse

Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing

Updated State Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws [27608] ?

The following chart depicts the current status of state laws

Updated State Drug Impaired Driving Laws [27610] ?

The following chart depicts the current status of state laws

Thermal Comfort

TLV's for heat and cold exposure, thermal stress, thermal comfort guidelines

Updated Elements of Thermal Comfort [26372] ?

Explains the clo-value of clothing and its relationship to thermal comfort for humans

Violence in Workplace

Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace

Updated CDC Violence Protection [10567] ?

Prevention of youth violence, suicide, school violence, etc

Updated Stop Bullying [10548] ?

Best practices in bullying prevention

Updated Violence Prevention in Schools [14489] ?

Facts, prevention resources

Workplace Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Updated Estimate Your Annual Radiation Dose [14699] ?

Estimate your annual dose due to background radiation

Updated Internal Dosimetry Program Guide [741] ?

For use with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 835, Occupational Radiation Protection

Updated Occupational Radiation Protection [pdf] [26146] ?

Objectives, concepts and principles of radiation protection safety

Updated Radioactive Materials Emergency Training [16879] ?

Training for radiation emergencies






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