Special Resources
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» Safety - Hazard Control
Full text of programs in PPE, hearing conservation, lock-out/tagout, forklifts, ladders, etc - some currently in use.
Aviation » Aircraft Safety
Safety materials that relate to aircrafts and air safety
Aviation » Airport Safety
Safety hazards and controls in aviation
Aviation » Human Factors
Ergonomic and human factors design considerations in aviation
Human factors research topics related to air traffic control and airway facilities
Construction » Contractor Safety Manual
Sample construction safety programs, rules, policies, checklists, SOPs
Designed to coordinate job site safety between contractors, subcontractors, delivery personnel, and employees
Example of a safety program designed for an interchange road construction project
Construction safety manual materials from a major university
Construction » Jobsite Safety
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
A guideline that addresses the specific safety and health concerns and issues affecting contractors
Disaster Response » Emergency Plans
Examples of emergency management and action plans
Model program can be adapted to the needs of your site
Disaster Response » Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams
Full text of a hazardous waste management program
Disaster Response » Storms
Reference materials on thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hail
Lightning protection, grounding, bonding, shielding, and surge protection requirements (pdf)
Drivers and Vehicles » Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.
Prescribes policies, procedures and responsibilities for fleet administration
Text of a fleet safety program used by the State of South Carolina for their state agencies
Environment » Noise
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Download a comprehensive guide to establishing workplace hearing conservation programs
Outlines the basic elements required in a hearing conservation program
Full text of a hearing conservation program for university employees
A hearing conservation program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers
In addition to the text of the program, includes SOPs for hearing protection
Full text of an actual hearing conservation in use by a major university
Be implemented for all workers whose unprotected 8-hr TWA exposures equal or exceed 85dBA
Example of a 5 page safety program for hearing conservation-
Environment » Water Quality
Documents on drinking water quality such as reports, regulations, guides, news
This guide is intended for the layperson
Covers drinking water systems and proper disposal of wastewater
Equipment Safety » Crane-Hoist Safety
Crane and hoist safety program materials
Text of the safety guidelines, self inspection checklist etc. for a crane and hoist safety program
Applies to overhead and gantry cranes, semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes, storage bridge cranes, etc
Example of a safety manual and forms related to hoists and cranes
Involves the use of cranes and hoists installed in or attached to buildings
Equipment Safety » Forklift Safety
Forklift safety program materials
Forklift safety program that includes pallet safety
Also includes a sample forklift safety program, training outline and checklists
Full text of the procedures for the safe operation of lift trucks at a university
Text of a safety program for forklifts includes forklift safety forms
Equipment Safety » Ladder-Platform Safety
Ladder and work platform safety
Safe work practices for a mobile work platform safety program
Designed for controlling falls from mobile ladder stands
Equipment Safety » Lockout/Tagout
Equipment electrical safety, lockout/tagout programs, preventing electrical shoc
Full text of a lockout - tagout program for the control of hazardous energy
Full text of a technical reference manual on lockout / tagout safety
Support materials for implementing a LOTO program
Example of a standard simplified safety procedure for LOTO
Example of a safety program for locking out and tagging out electrical equipment
Equipment Safety » Welding Safety
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Geology - Soil Mechanics » Excavation Safety
Resources on excavation and trenching safety requirements
Example of a written excavation safety program in use at a major university
Marine » Marine Safety Manuals
Sample marine safety programs, crewman's handbook, etc
Full text of the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Manual
Coast Guard Naval Engineering policies and procedures
US Coast Guard recommended occupational safety and health program
Rail » Rail Safety
Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.
Safety » Confined Space Program
Technical resources related to confined space requirements
Policy and procedures in use by the US Coast Guard for their shore operations
Sample confined space entry program with sample entry permits
Policies and procedures portion of a safety manual on confined spaces
Useful tools, including Confined Space Inventories and Written Procedures
Example of a standard simplified safety procedure for confined space entry
Safety » Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources
Details some of the hazards associated with the misapplication of the Y lanyard or double lanyard
To help determine ASSE/ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code
Example of a checklist to assess a fall protection program
Example of a fall protection program - aircraft maintenance, inspection, and other related work
Example of a fall protection program - includes roof inspection and assessment work
Details some of the hazards associated with the suspended access system - cradles, boatswain's chairs, rope access
Safety » Fire Extinguishers
References on portable fire extinguishers
Classifications, Characteristics, and Maintenance Requirements for Fire Extinguishers
All fixed fire suppression systems shall be inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with this policy
Safety » Fire Programs
Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials
Guidance and sample fire safety program for manufacturing
Guidelines for hot work, fire detection equipment inspection/testing, impairment procedures and more
Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more
Safety » Hazcom
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources
Specific procedures to identify and evaluate the chemical hazards in the workplace
Sample plan from OSHA in the District of Columbia - must be downloaded
Safety » Heat Stress
Stress on the body from heat and cold
Technical guidance for creating a heat stress monitoring program (pdf)
Helps ensure compliance with the Outdoor Heat Exposure rule, WAC 296-62-095
Safety » Landscaping Safety
Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries and landscaping services
Safety » Office Safety
Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.
Outlines office safety hazards and injury prevention strategies
Safety » PPE
Workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programs
Standard procedures for installing emergency eyewash and safety showers
Text of a safety program for personal protective equipment
Includes a Hazard Assessment Form and PPE Selection Guidelines (pdf)
PPE program protection selection chart, hazard assessment guide and more
Full text of written PPE policies in use by a government agency
Safety » Respiratory Protection
Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.
To assist fire departments in complying with the Respiratory Protection Standard requirement
Designed to help public employers and employees comply with the Respiratory Protection Standard
Full text of a sample program in use at a major university includes program review audit
Manual provides guidance and a sample respiratory protection program
Full text of a fill-in-the-blanks construction respirator program
One for those required to wear a respirator and one for those who voluntarily choose to do so
Safety » Storing Chemicals
Guidelines for proper storage of chemicals, compatibility charts, etc.
A guide to relocating hazardous materials to a new facility, storing gas cylinders and more
Safety » Tank Safety
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks
164-page workbook contains general information about ERP, regulatory requirements, best practices, draft forms
Safety » Violence in Workplace
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace
Guidelines to control workplace violence including investigation guidelines
Addresses workplace violence prevention, intervention, and recovery initiatives
Safety » Workplace Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
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