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Aviation » Airport Safety

Safety hazards and controls in aviation

FAA Aviation Safety Inspector's Handbooks [5504] ?

Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors

Construction » Jobsite Safety

Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

Manual: Earthmoving Operations [pdf] [19033] ?

Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)

Manual: Paving and Surfacing Operations [19035] ?

Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials

Construction » OSHA Construction

OSHA technical resources on construction

Construction Resource Manual [207] ?

Full text of OSHA's resource manual for safety in construction

Data Analysis » Statistical References

Statistical textbooks, lectures, calculators, tutorials and more

Economics Statistical Manual [15177] ?

Guidance on how to use common economic statistical techniques

Disaster Response » Winter

Extreme cold and ice storm disaster safety, winter storm preparation

Prevention of Cold Weather Injuries [19006] ?

US military directive on cold weather survival

Drivers and Vehicles » Driver Training

Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum

Driver's Training Toolbox [19002] ?

Training Program for Vehicle Operator Training

Drivers and Vehicles » State Driver Manuals

Full text of reference manuals for fleet program operations

Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver [pdf] [14083] ?

Full text of a field manual for truck drivers

Motor Transport Operations [14081] ?

Full text of a field manual on motor transport operations

Police Traffic Operations [14085] ?

Full text of a field manual on police traffic operations

Policing: Highway Safety Desk Book [19042] ?

This manual is designed for policing officials who are involved in police traffic services

The Military Commercial Drivers License Manual [19008] ?

Full text of the CDL manual used by the US military

Equipment Safety » Crane-Hoist Safety

Crane and hoist safety program materials

Rigging Techniques, Procedures and Applications [pdf] [14098] ?

Field manual on rigging

Equipment Safety » OSHA Machinery

OSHA technical resources for machine guarding

Machine Safeguarding Manual [1091] ?

OSHA's manual on the concepts and techniques of machine safeguarding

Equipment Safety » Welding Safety

Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding

Welding Manual [18997] ?

Welding Theory and Application - includes welding safety

General Reference » Maps

Online maps with interactive functions for the US and worldwide

Bing Maps & Directions [11860] ?

US, Canadian and international driving maps

Maintenance » Bridge Management

Cost-effective strategies for bridge management.

FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual [33012] ?

Text of the manual

Underwater Evaluation And Repair of Bridge Components [pdf] [33014] ?

Text of the manual used by the US Federal Highway Administration

Underwater Inspection of Bridges [pdf] [33013] ?

Text of the manual used by the US Department of Transportation

Marine » Marine Safety Manuals

Sample marine safety programs, crewman's handbook, etc

Army Watercraft Safety Program [pdf] [14090] ?

Manual for a marine safety program

Marine Crewman's Handbook [14089] ?

Full text of a field manual for marine crewmen

Rail » Rail Safety

Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.

Manual: Railway Operating and Safety Rules [19041] ?

Technical field manual for railway operations

Regulations » ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials

American with Disabilities Act Document Center [698] ?

Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals

Safety » Explosive Safety

Technical materials on explosives, blasting agents and detonators

Unexploded Ordnance Procedures [19026] ?

Procedure manual from the US Army

Safety » Fire Programs

Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials

Fire-Fighting & Fire Prevention [pdf] [14097] ?

Text of a field manual on fire-fighting operations

Fire-Fighting Operations Manual [19020] ?

Text of a field manual on fire-fighting operations

Manual: Fire Support for Heavy Brigade Operations [19040] ?

How-to technical field manual for heavy fire brigades

Safety » Labeling Chemicals

Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more

Pesticide Label Review Manual [10425] ?

Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review

Safety » Tank Safety

EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

Policy Directives [2563] ?

Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response policy directives on underground storage tanks

Structures » Tunnels

Design and construction of underground transportation structures.

Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual [33015] ?

This manual provides specific information for the inspection of both highway and rail transit tunnels

Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Maintenance and Rehabilitation Manual [33016] ?

This manual provides specific information for the maintenance and rehabilitation of both highway & rail transit tunnels






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