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Materials suitable for use to create handouts in training sessions for employees or staff.

Aviation » Medical Aviation

Medical requirements for pilot licensing

Medical Facts for Pilots [5507] ?

Series of medical and safety articles for pilots

Construction » Construction Equipment

Construction equipment management including safety controls

Excavator Safety [27261] ?

Safety advice for those working with caterpillar excavators

Construction » Construction Ergonomics

Construction work & work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Ergonomic Survival for Carpenters and Framers [22583] ?

Handout for workers

Construction » Contractor Safety Manual

Sample construction safety programs, rules, policies, checklists, SOPs

Construction Safe Work Practices [18980] ?

Series of safety rules for construction

Construction » Jobsite Safety

Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

Construction Equipment Dangers [pdf] [26790] ?

Handout for employees

Demolition Jobsite Safety Toolbox Talks [35727] ?

A series for the jobsite

Construction » OSHA Construction

OSHA technical resources on construction

Concrete Manufacturing Safety [pdf] [26852] ?

Worker safety handout describes safety hazards and controls for concrete work

Disaster Response » Earthquakes

Earthquake preparation advice

Earthquake Preparation Advice [1393] ?

Outlines items recommended for a Quake Kit to prepare for earthquakes

What You Should Know: Earthquake [2522] ?

Prevention guide to promote personal safety and health before, during & after an earthquake

Disaster Response » Floods

Flood hazard mitigation materials

Flood: What You Should Know [12646] ?

Consumer guide to assist with flood cleanup safety and much more

Disaster Response » Guides

Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides

Disaster Preparedness Materials [20177] ?

Series of guides for surviving a natural disaster

Disaster Response » Natural Hazards

Fact sheets on floods, earthquakes, hailstorms, hurricanes, windstorms, etc

Prevention Guides: Natural Disasters & Severe Weather [2520] ?

Series of 12 guides to promote health & safety before, during & after emergencies & disasters

Disaster Response » Storms

Reference materials on thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hail

Tornado Safety [6597] ?

Outlines tornado safety procedures

Disaster Response » Training

Training materials on the topic of emergency and disaster preparedness

Employee Response to Emergencies [27455] ?

Handout for employees on what they should do in the event of an emergency

Disaster Response » Winter

Extreme cold and ice storm disaster safety, winter storm preparation

Extreme Cold - A Prevention Guide to Promote Personal Health & Safety [1429] ?

Brochure on cold weather injury prevention guidelines

Drivers and Vehicles » Driver Training

Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum

Driver Safety Tool Box Talks [19089] ?

Auto and fleet safety talks

Drivers and Vehicles » Safe Driving Tips

Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks

Avoid Blind Spots [5706] ?

Graphic of truck illustrates its blind spots and points out safe driving tips

Driving Safety Tips [5714] ?

How to prevent accidents, injuries, and deaths by driving safely

Highway/Rail Grade Crossing [12392] ?

Grade crossing safety materials

Key Work-Related Roadway Safety Resources [12395] ?

Safety materials to promote safe driving of workers

Motorist Issues [1296] ?

National Motorists Association information on various traffic safety issues

National Drive Safely at Work [5732] ?

Provides safe driving safety materials from the 1998 campaign

NSC Driving Fact Sheets [11175] ?

Vehicle safety fact sheets and driving tips from the National Safety Council

Prevent Traffic Crash Injuries, Deaths [3617] ?

Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks

Public Safety Library [2549] ?

Safety messages from Illinois State Police on traffic, highway, fleet, bicycle, motorcycle, crime

Read Your Road [pdf] [12394] ?

Highway user's guide to driving safety - training materials

Education and Research » Transportation Research

Traffic safety research reports

Federal Highway Administration Research Topics [12396] ?

Highway safety reports from the FHWA

Environment » Noise

Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.

Protect Your Ears [14777] ?

Ruler shows which noises can cause damage - can be used for training

Environment » Water Quality

Documents on drinking water quality such as reports, regulations, guides, news

Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants - Basics [9847] ?

Basic Information about Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants and Indicators

Equipment Safety » Farm Machinery Safety

Farm equipment safety, tractor safety, ROPS, baler safety, etc.

Updated Canada: Farm Safety [20550] ?

A series of safety manuals relating to agricultural safety

Rotary Agricultural Mower Machinery Safety [pdf] [20564] ?

Agricultural rotary mower safety practices

Equipment Safety » Forklift Safety

Forklift safety program materials

Western Australia: Forklifts & Loading Docks [10283] ?

Western Australia resources on the requirements of standards related to forklift accident prevention at loading docks

Equipment Safety » Ladder-Platform Safety

Ladder and work platform safety

Ladder Safety Toolbox Talks [22281] ?

Safety topics on ladder safety for workers

Equipment Safety » Tool Safety

Safety fact sheets and tips on the safe use of hand and power tools

Hand Tool Safety - Cutting Tools [pdf] [6716] ?

Safety practices that should be observed when working with cutting tools

Tools Safety Rules [6160] ?

For the safe use of hand tools, electric tools, pneumatic tools and hydraulic tools

Equipment Safety » Welding Safety

Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding

Oxyacetylene Welding Safety Tips [5387] ?

Safety practices that should be observed when welding with oxyacetylene gas

Welding Safety and Health Fact Sheets [11902] ?

Safety and health fact sheets relating to welding

Maintenance » Maintenance Equipment

Guidance & checklists for vehicle preventive maintenance procedures

Maintenance Service Guide [615] ?

Guide to automotive repair and maintenance

Marine » Marine Safety

Resources on maritime, terminal and shipyard safety

Marine Safety - Equipment [35747] ?

Safety videos, safety toolbox talks and safety checklists

Marine » Recreational Boating

Resources on recreational boating safety

Safe Boating Tips [2608] ?

Series of safety tips for recreational boaters in the United States

Safety » Accident Prevention

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

Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes [5661] ?

1998-1992 traffic-related motor vehicle crash statistics

Safety » Boilers

Boiler and pressure vessel safety materials

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Technical Bulletins [1584] ?

Series of safety bulletins related to the repair and maintenance of boilers & pressure vessels

Safety » Fire Prevention

Fire safety programs, checklists and reference materials

Fire Prevention Tips [11643] ?

Basic advice for consumers regarding fire prevention

Fire Protection Through Prevention [12025] ?

Fire safety tips for the general public

Fire Safety Consumer Brochures [23904] ?

Fact sheets for consumers

Safety » Heat Stress

Stress on the body from heat and cold

Extreme Heat [2937] ?

Fact sheets with guidelines on how to handle extreme heat emergencies

Safety » Landscaping Safety

Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries and landscaping services

Landscaping Toolbox Talks and Checklists [35744] ?

Jobsite toolbox talks and checklists for machines used in landscaping

Safety » Office Safety

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

Office Safety Briefing [27260] ?

Safety tips and rules for the office

Safety » Slips and Falls

Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces

United Kingdom: Preventing Slips and Trips in the Workplace [9452] ?

Safety module on increasing safety awareness in the area of slips and falls

Safety » Spanish

Safety bulletins, handouts and materials in Spanish

Agricultural Safety Spanish Materials [22533] ?

Farm safety, pesticide safety, landscape safety and many more training materials in Spanish

Safety » Workplace Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Occupational Exposure Monitoring - Radiation [25144] ?

A policy for a university medical center






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