Special Resources » Programs: Safety - Hazard Control


Full text of programs in PPE, hearing conservation, lock-out/tagout, forklifts, ladders, etc - some currently in use.

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Aviation » Aircraft Safety
Safety materials that relate to aircrafts and air safety

Updated Business Aviation Safety Manual [26964] Business Aviation Safety Manual : Resource Info
Sample safety manual for business aviation

Aviation » Airport Safety
Safety hazards and controls in aviation

Updated Business Aviation Safety [26965] Business Aviation Safety : Resource Info
Safety guidelines for business aviation

Aviation » Human Factors
Ergonomic and human factors design considerations in aviation

Air Traffic Control & Airway Facilities [5511] Air Traffic Control & Airway Facilities : Resource Info
Human factors research topics related to air traffic control and airway facilities

Construction » Contractor Safety Manual
Sample construction safety programs, rules, policies, checklists, SOPs

University Construction Safety Management [34295] University Construction Safety Management : Resource Info
Construction safety manual materials from a major university

Construction » Jobsite Safety
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

Safety and Health on Bridge Repair, Renovation, and Demolition Projects [12577] Safety and Health on Bridge Repair, Renovation, and Demolition Projects : Resource Info
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

School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms [8864] School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms : Resource Info
This two volume model program can be adapted to the needs of your site

Disaster Response » Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams

Medical Laboratory Hazardous Waste Management [2746] Medical Laboratory Hazardous Waste Management : Resource Info
Full text of a hazardous waste management program

Disaster Response » Storms
Reference materials on thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hail

Lightning Protection Manual [pdf] [26101] Lightning Protection Manual : Resource Info
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.

Fleet Motor Vehicle Safety Policy [pdf] [25472] Fleet Motor Vehicle Safety Policy : Resource Info
Prescribes policies, procedures and responsibilities for fleet administration

State Fleet Safety Program [24719] State Fleet Safety Program : Resource Info
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.

A Practical Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs in the Workplace [5087] A Practical Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs in the Workplace : Resource Info
Download a comprehensive guide to establishing workplace hearing conservation programs

DoD Hearing Conservation Program [11944] DoD Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
April, 1996 - full text of the US Dept of Defense Hearing Conservation Program

Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program [3109] Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Outlines the basic elements required in a hearing conservation program

Hearing Conservation Manual [pdf] [28499] Hearing Conservation Manual : Resource Info
28 page manual

Hearing Conservation Program [2250] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Full text of a hearing conservation program for university employees

Hearing Conservation Program [6460] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
11 page hearing conservation program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Hearing Conservation Program [6668] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
In addition to the text of the program, includes SOPs for hearing protection

Hearing Conservation Program [14511] Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Full text of an actual hearing conservation in use by a major university

Hearing Conservation Sample Program [23097] Hearing Conservation Sample Program : Resource Info
In use by a major university

Hearing Loss Prevention Program [19046] Hearing Loss Prevention Program : Resource Info
Hearing conservation program materials

NIOSH Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention Programs [6074] NIOSH Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention Programs : Resource Info
Be implemented for all workers whose unprotected 8-hr TWA exposures equal or exceed 85dBA

Sample Hearing Conservation Program [23120] Sample Hearing Conservation Program : Resource Info
Sample written program

Sample Program for Hearing Conservation [26674] Sample Program for Hearing Conservation : Resource Info
Example of a 5 page safety program for hearing conservation-

Environment » Water Quality
Documents on drinking water quality such as reports, regulations, guides, news

Drinking Water Safety [10149] Drinking Water Safety : Resource Info
Some Key Differences Between EPA Tap Water and FDA Bottled Water Rules

How Safe is Drinking Water Groundwater & Surface Water Interactions [5962] How Safe is Drinking Water
Groundwater & Surface Water Interactions : Resource Info
This guide is intended for the layperson

Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Manual [pdf] [26292] Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Manual : Resource Info
Covers drinking water systems and proper disposal of wastewater

Equipment Safety » Crane-Hoist Safety
Crane and hoist safety program materials

Crane and Hoist & Rigging Safety Program [2659] Crane and Hoist & Rigging Safety Program : Resource Info
Text of the safety guidelines, self inspection checklist etc. for a crane and hoist safety program

New Crane Safety Program [pdf] [35322] Crane Safety Program : Resource Info
Example of a program in use at a major university including checklists

Hoist Safety Rules [doc] [16226] Hoist Safety Rules : Resource Info
Sample fill-in-the-blank hoist safety policy

Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety Policy [16227] Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety Policy : Resource Info
This policy applies to overhead and gantry cranes, semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes, storage bridge cranes

Sample Crane & Hoist Safety Program [pdf] [25411] Sample Crane & Hoist Safety Program : Resource Info
Involves the use of cranes and hoists installed in or attached to buildings

Equipment Safety » Forklift Safety
Forklift safety program materials

Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety [22283] Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety : Resource Info
Forklift safety program that includes pallet safety

Forklift Safety Guide [pdf] [31779] Forklift Safety Guide : Resource Info
Also includes a sample forklift safety program, training outline and checklists

Forklift Safety Policy [doc] [2531] Forklift Safety Policy : Resource Info
Full text of the procedures for the safe operation of lift trucks at a university

Forklift Safety Program [23322] Forklift Safety Program : Resource Info
Text of a safety program for forklifts includes forklift safety forms

Industrial Lift Truck Safety Program [23905] Industrial Lift Truck Safety Program : Resource Info
Full text of a sample program

Sample Forklift Safety Program [pdf] [25412] Sample Forklift Safety Program : Resource Info
Applies to all powered industrial trucks

Equipment Safety » Ladder-Platform Safety
Ladder and work platform safety

Updated Mobile Work Platform Safety Program [pdf] [27060] Mobile Work Platform Safety Program : Resource Info
Safe work practices for a mobile work platform safety program

Safety Checklist for Mobile Ladder Stands [3166] Safety Checklist for Mobile Ladder Stands : Resource Info
Designed for controlling falls from mobile ladder stands

Equipment Safety » Lockout/Tagout
Equipment electrical safety, lockout/tagout programs, preventing electrical shoc

Campus Lockout Tagout Procedure [27293] Campus Lockout Tagout Procedure : Resource Info
In use at a major university

Control of Hazardous Energy [6458] Control of Hazardous Energy : Resource Info
Lock-out/tag-out program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout - Tagout Program [2246] Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout - Tagout Program : Resource Info
Full text of a lockout - tagout program for the control of hazardous energy

Electrical Safety Program [788] Electrical Safety Program : Resource Info
Full text of an equipoment electrical safety program excluding LOTO

Energy Control Lockout/Tagout Program [pdf] [26480] Energy Control Lockout/Tagout Program : Resource Info
Text of a 12 page LOTO program (pdf)

Equipment Lockout/Tagout Program [pdf] [22015] Equipment Lockout/Tagout Program : Resource Info
Full text of a program in use by a major university

Lock Out - Tag Out Program [1297] Lock Out - Tag Out Program : Resource Info
Lock Out - Tag Out Program - full text

Lockout / Tagout Technical Reference Manual [3170] Lockout / Tagout Technical Reference Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a technical reference manual on lockout / tagout safety

Lockout Tagout Safety Program Implementation Tools [16604] Lockout Tagout Safety Program Implementation Tools : Resource Info
Support materials for implementing a LOTO program

Lockout/Tagout Manual [23313] Lockout/Tagout Manual : Resource Info
Full text of LOTO safety program

LockOut/Tagout Operating Procedure [33494] LockOut/Tagout Operating Procedure : Resource Info
Example of a standard simplified safety procedure for LOTO

Lockout/Tagout Policy [25335] Lockout/Tagout Policy : Resource Info
Sample policy in use at a major university

Lockout/Tagout Sample Program [23100] Lockout/Tagout Sample Program : Resource Info
Sample plan for the Control of Hazardous Energy

LOTO Written Program Template [29091] LOTO Written Program Template : Resource Info
Example of a lockout/tagout program

Sample Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout) [15236] Sample Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout) : Resource Info
Fill in the blank sample safety program

Sample Hazardous Energy Control Program [25124] Sample Hazardous Energy Control Program : Resource Info
Sample lockout/tagout program

Sample Lockout Tagout Program [26675] Sample Lockout Tagout Program : Resource Info
Example of a safety program for locking out and tagging out electrical equipment

Sample Lockout/Tagout Plan [18359] Sample Lockout/Tagout Plan : Resource Info
Full text of a sample LOTO plan and checklist

Sample Lockout/Tagout Program [9684] Sample Lockout/Tagout Program : Resource Info
Sample written program, plus sample training program

Sample Lockout/Tagout Program [pdf] [31550] Sample Lockout/Tagout Program : Resource Info
Example of a form in use at a major university

Sample Program for the Control of Hazardous Energy [11346] Sample Program for the Control of Hazardous Energy : Resource Info
Sample lockout/tagout program

Equipment Safety » Welding Safety
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding

Hot Work Permit Program [23913] Hot Work Permit Program : Resource Info
A Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety Program

Hot Work Permit Program [pdf] [22017] Hot Work Permit Program : Resource Info
Full text of a program in use at a major university

Hot Work Permit Program [31551] Hot Work Permit Program : Resource Info
Example of a program in use at a major university

Geology - Soil Mechanics » Excavation Safety
Resources on excavation and trenching safety requirements

New Excavation Safety Program [pdf] [35324] Excavation Safety Program : Resource Info
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

Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Manual [pdf] [10040] Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Manual : Resource Info
Full text of the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Manual

Naval Engineering Manual [pdf] [25473] Naval Engineering Manual : Resource Info
Coast Guard Naval Engineering policies and procedures

Updated USCG Marine Safety Manuals [11896] USCG Marine Safety Manuals : Resource Info
US Coast Guard recommended occupational safety and health program

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

Safety Handbook for Train Commanders [27143] Safety Handbook for Train Commanders : Resource Info
Also includes a hazmat road and rail checklist

Safety » Confined Space Program
Technical resources related to confined space requirements

Confined Space - Sample Program [pdf] [31737] Confined Space - Sample Program : Resource Info
A written permit space program for the workplace

Confined Space Entry Program [24833] Confined Space Entry Program : Resource Info
Text of a 7 part program in use at a major university

Confined Space Entry Program Policy [pdf] [26293] Confined Space Entry Program Policy : Resource Info
Policy and procedures in use by the US Coast Guard for their shore operations

Confined Space Program [pdf] [10536] Confined Space Program : Resource Info
Policies and procedures portion of a safety manual on confined spaces

Confined Space Safety Program [15505] Confined Space Safety Program : Resource Info
Useful tools, including Confined Space Inventories and Written Procedures

Confined Space: Permit and Entry [33496] Confined Space: Permit and Entry : Resource Info
Example of a standard simplified safety procedure for confined space entry

Confined Spaces Program [2744] Confined Spaces Program : Resource Info
Recommended safe work practices to permit entry

Permit-Required Confined Space [23114] Permit-Required Confined Space : Resource Info
Includes a sample written plan

Sample Confined Space Safety Program [7801] Sample Confined Space Safety Program : Resource Info
Includes checklist and text of the OSHA standards

Sample Program for Confined Space [26672] Sample Program for Confined Space : Resource Info
Example of a confined space safety program

Written Confined Space Program [31553] Written Confined Space Program : Resource Info
Example of a program in use at a major university

Safety » Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources

Sample Fall Protection Program [23809] Sample Fall Protection Program : Resource Info
A sample program focused on OSHA compliance

Safety » Fire Extinguishers
References on portable fire extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher Selection [23314] Fire Extinguisher Selection : Resource Info
Classifications, Characteristics, and Maintenance Requirements for Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguisher Fire Safety Program [28492] Portable Fire Extinguisher Fire Safety Program : Resource Info
Example of the fire extinguisher portion of a fire safety program - includes maximum travel distances

Safety » Fire Programs
Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials

Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Guide [26138] Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Guide : Resource Info
Guidance and sample fire safety program for manufacturing

Fire Safety Manual [33492] Fire Safety Manual : Resource Info
Example of a general fire safety program

Model Fire Protection Program [23539] Model Fire Protection Program : Resource Info
Also includes a Model Fire Protection Assessment Guide

Property Loss Control Program [27867] Property Loss Control Program : Resource Info
Guidelines for hot work, fire detection equipment inspection/testing, impairment procedures and more

Sample Fire Prevention Plan [18914] Sample Fire Prevention Plan : Resource Info
Full text of a campus fire prevention program

Sample Fire Safety Plan Materials [23804] Sample Fire Safety Plan Materials : Resource Info
Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more

Safety » Hazcom
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Hazard Communication Safety Program [16512] Hazard Communication Safety Program : Resource Info
Specific procedures to identify and evaluate the chemical hazards in the workplace

Sample Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [9327] Sample Hazard Communication Program : Resource Info
Sample plan from OSHA in the District of Columbia - must be downloaded

Sample Hazard Communication Program [26673] Sample Hazard Communication Program : Resource Info
Example of a safety program for hazard communication

Sample Hazardous Chemical Communication Program [18423] Sample Hazardous Chemical Communication Program : Resource Info
Sample written program

Safety » Heat Stress
Stress on the body from heat and cold

Heat Stress Monitoring [pdf] [23448] Heat Stress Monitoring : Resource Info
Technical guidance for creating a heat stress monitoring program (pdf)

Safety » Landscaping Safety
Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries and landscaping services

Landscape Services SOPs [23291] Landscape Services SOPs : Resource Info
Safety policies for landscape services

Safety » Office Safety
Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.

Australia: Health & Safety in the Office [9506] Australia: Health & Safety in the Office : Resource Info
Full text of a university office safety manual for New South Wales, Australia

Office Safety Fact Sheet [2762] Office Safety Fact Sheet : Resource Info
Basics of an office safety program

Office Safety Work Practices [pdf] [27243] Office Safety Work Practices : Resource Info
Outlines office safety hazards and injury prevention strategies

Safety » PPE
Workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programs

Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Installation [pdf] [16827] Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Installation : Resource Info
Standard procedures for installing emergency eyewash and safety showers

Lab PPE Guidelines & Plans [29092] Lab PPE Guidelines & Plans : Resource Info
Includes audit checklist, hazard assessment form, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment Program [880] Personal Protective Equipment Program : Resource Info
Text of a safety program for personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment Program [pdf] [23446] Personal Protective Equipment Program : Resource Info
Includes a Hazard Assessment Form and PPE Selection Guidelines (pdf)

Personal Protective Equipment Safety Checklist [pdf] [3171] Personal Protective Equipment Safety Checklist : Resource Info
A safety checklist on PPE

Personnel Protection Policies [14021] Personnel Protection Policies : Resource Info
Full text of written PPE policies in use by a government agency

PPE Program [23906] PPE Program : Resource Info
Text of a personal protective equipment program

Sample Personal Protective Equipment Program Materials [23806] Sample Personal Protective Equipment Program Materials : Resource Info
PPE program protection selection chart, hazard assessment guide and more

Safety » Respiratory Protection
Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.

Checklist for Respiratory Protection Programs [23122] Checklist for Respiratory Protection Programs : Resource Info
Audit form to assist with program compliance

Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program [21136] Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
To assist fire departments in complying with the Respiratory Protection Standard requirement

Model Respiratory Protection Program [17442] Model Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Full text of a sample respiratory protection program

Public Sector Respiratory Protection Model Program [21137] Public Sector Respiratory Protection Model Program : Resource Info
Designed to help public employers and employees comply with the Respiratory Protection Standard

Repiratory Protection Manual [pdf] [28500] Repiratory Protection Manual : Resource Info
Text of a sample respiratory protection program

Respiratory Protection Program [23323] Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Includes sample forms & safety SOP's

Respiratory Protection Program [pdf] [22013] Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Full text of a sample program in use at a major university includes program review audit

Respiratory Protection Program Guide [pdf] [26285] Respiratory Protection Program Guide : Resource Info
Manual provides guidance and a sample respiratory protection program

Sample Construction Respirator Program [12580] Sample Construction Respirator Program : Resource Info
Full text of a fill-in-the-blanks construction respirator program

Sample Respiratory Protection Program [15233] Sample Respiratory Protection Program : Resource Info
Fill in the blank sample safety program

Sample Respiratory Protection Programs [16340] Sample Respiratory Protection Programs : Resource Info
One for those required to wear a respirator and one for those who voluntarily choose to do so

Written Programs: Respiratory [23121] Written Programs: Respiratory : Resource Info
Three different respiratory protection program options

Safety » Storing Chemicals
Guidelines for proper storage of chemicals, compatibility charts, etc.

Storage and Transfer of Hazardous Materials [3499] Storage and Transfer of Hazardous Materials : Resource Info
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

Model Underground Storage Tank Environmental Results Program Workbook [23708] Model Underground Storage Tank Environmental Results Program Workbook : Resource Info
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 for Workplace Security [1572] Guidelines for Workplace Security : Resource Info
Guidelines to control workplace violence including investigation guidelines

Workplace Violence Manual [24093] Workplace Violence Manual : Resource Info
Addresses workplace violence prevention, intervention, and recovery initiatives