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Accident Investigation

Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.

Updated Accident Preparation and Response Tutorial [25282] ?

How to respond to workplace related accidents

Accident Prevention

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

Updated NTSB Highway Accident Reports [3151] ?

National Transportation Safety Board highway accident reports

Confined Space Program

Technical resources related to confined space requirements

New Confined Space Guide [pdf] [39987] ?

A sample confined space entry program

DOT Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

Updated HazMat Transportation Safety Policy and Procedures [19413] ?

Example of a policy for hazardous materials transportation safety

Flammables

Controlling the hazards from flammable and combustible liquids and gases

Updated Above Ground Tank Inspection Checklist [5594] ?

NFPA 30 checklist for above ground tanks

Updated Flammable and Combustible Liquid Indoor Storage Rooms [16738] ?

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Indoor Storage Rooms - General Design Guidelines NFPA 30

Updated Service Station Inspection Checklist [3544] ?

An inspection checklist for service station

Updated Service Station Inspection Checklist [4865] ?

NFPA 30A checklist for service stations

Updated Storage and Use of Flammable Gases [pdf] [28855] ?

Requirements for flammable gas installations and storage

Hazcom

Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

New Hazard Communication Program Guide [pdf] [39988] ?

Sample Hazard Communication Program

Inspection Forms

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

Updated Canada: Customer Rail Safety Handbook [16780] ?

Rail safety standard operating procedures

Updated Checklist for Sharps Injury Prevention [pdf] [25381] ?

Intended to help your facility comply with OSHA standards related to bloodborne pathogens (pdf)

Updated New Hire Safety Orientation Checklist [pdf] [20127] ?

As a minimum, the employee orientation should include the following items

Updated Retail Petroleum Inspection Checklists [9943] ?

Series of NFPA 30, 30A checklists for service stations, above ground tanks, etc.

Labeling Chemicals

Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more

Operator Fatigue

The effects of fatigue on drivers

New Ergonomic Tips for Drivers [pdf] [39978] ?

A checklist to assist drivers avoid body stress and fatigue

Respiratory Protection

Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.

New Respiratory Protection Program Guide [pdf] [39990] ?

A sample respirator protection program

Safety Behavior

Behavioral safety topics

Updated Behavior Based Safety Process Fundamentals [24902] ?

BBS is a system for continuous improvement, using scientific analytical methods and employee involvement

Safety Committees

Safety committees, safety teams, etc.

Updated Create an Effective Safety Committee [pdf] [33859] ?

Tips for safety committees and safety teams

Updated Re-Energizing an Effective Safety Committee [35854] ?

Tips to create an effective safety committee

Updated Starting a Safety Committee [25417] ?

Advice for employers

Updated Workplace Safety Committee Functions [26553] ?

Also provides sample safety committee checklist, sample safety coordinator job description

Safety Management

Safety management systems to reduce death and injury on transportation facilitie

Updated NTSB Transportation Safety Recommendations [30652] ?

The NTSB develops safety recommendations based on its investigations and studies

Slips and Falls

Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces

Updated Floor Care Safety [25869] ?

Floor care maintenance to prevent slips and fall accidents

Updated Managing Sidewalk Maintenance [29902] ?

How one town in Wisconsin is handling this issue

New Winter Slip & Fall Prevention [39985] ?

The best prevention fits into four areas that can be recalled with the acronym SAFE

Violence in Workplace

Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace

New Sample Workplace Violence Policy Statement [pdf] [39991] ?

A sample template

Workplace Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Updated Radiological Control Manual [5960] ?

Text of a radiological health and safety policy manual

Updated Radiological Control Standards [10274] ?

US DOE technical standards

Updated Training Study Guide - Radiological Worker [2799] ?

Resources designed to instruct laboratory workers in the hazards of workplace radiation






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