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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

Business Aviation Safety Manual [26964] ?

Sample safety manual for business aviation

Aviation » Airport Safety

Safety hazards and controls in aviation

Business Aviation Safety [26965] ?

Safety guidelines for business aviation

Aviation » Human Factors

Ergonomic and human factors design considerations in aviation

Air Traffic Control & Airway Facilities [5511] ?

Human factors research topics related to air traffic control and airway facilities

Construction » Contractor Safety Manual

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

Combustion Turbine Power Plants Safety Manual [pdf] [39372] ?

Designed to coordinate job site safety between contractors, subcontractors, delivery personnel, and employees

Owner's Responsibility to Construction Safety [pdf] [39375] ?

Role of the owner in jobsite safety

Road Construction Safety and Health Program [39374] ?

Example of a safety program designed for an interchange road construction project

University Construction Safety Management [34295] ?

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] ?

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] ?

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] ?

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, 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] ?

Prescribes policies, procedures and responsibilities for fleet administration

State Fleet Safety Program [24719] ?

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] ?

Download a comprehensive guide to establishing workplace hearing conservation programs

DoD Hearing Conservation Program [pdf] [11944] ?

Guidance regarding HCP implementation

Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program [3109] ?

Outlines the basic elements required in a hearing conservation program

Hearing Conservation Manual [pdf] [28499] ?

28 page manual

Hearing Conservation Program [2250] ?

Full text of a hearing conservation program for university employees

Hearing Conservation Program [pdf] [6460] ?

A hearing conservation program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Hearing Conservation Program [6668] ?

In addition to the text of the program, includes SOPs for hearing protection

Hearing Conservation Program [14511] ?

Full text of an actual hearing conservation in use by a major university

New Hearing Conservation Program Guide [pdf] [39989] ?

A sample hearing conservation program

Hearing Conservation Sample Program [23097] ?

In use by a major university

Hearing Loss Prevention Program [19046] ?

Hearing conservation program materials

NIOSH Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention Programs [6074] ?

Be implemented for all workers whose unprotected 8-hr TWA exposures equal or exceed 85dBA

Sample Hearing Conservation Program [23120] ?

Sample written program

Sample Hearing Loss Prevention Program [35417] ?

Customize this program according to your workplace

Sample Program for Hearing Conservation [26674] ?

Example of a 5 page safety program for hearing conservation-

Environment » Water Quality

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

Bottled Water Safety [10149] ?

Some Key Differences Between EPA Tap Water and FDA Bottled Water Rules

How Safe is Drinking Water Groundwater & Surface Water Interactions [5962] ?

This guide is intended for the layperson

Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Manual [pdf] [26292] ?

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] ?

Text of the safety guidelines, self inspection checklist etc. for a crane and hoist safety program

Crane Safety Policy [16227] ?

Applies to overhead and gantry cranes, semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes, storage bridge cranes, etc

Crane Safety Program [pdf] [35322] ?

Example of a program in use at a major university including checklists

Cranes & Hoists Safety Requirements [17019] ?

Example of a safety manual and forms related to hoists and cranes

Hoist Safety Rules [doc] [16226] ?

Sample fill-in-the-blank hoist safety policy

Sample Crane & Hoist Safety Program [pdf] [25411] ?

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 safety program that includes pallet safety

Forklift Safety Guide [pdf] [31779] ?

Also includes a sample forklift safety program, training outline and checklists

Forklift Safety Policy [doc] [2531] ?

Full text of the procedures for the safe operation of lift trucks at a university

Forklift Safety Program [23322] ?

Text of a safety program for forklifts includes forklift safety forms

Industrial Lift Truck Safety Program [23905] ?

Full text of a sample program

Sample Forklift Safety Training Guide [25412] ?

Applies to all powered industrial trucks

Equipment Safety » Ladder-Platform Safety

Ladder and work platform safety

Mobile Work Platform Safety Program [pdf] [27060] ?

Safe work practices for a mobile work platform safety program

Safety Checklist for Mobile Ladder Stands [3166] ?

Designed for controlling falls from mobile ladder stands

Equipment Safety » Lockout/Tagout

Equipment electrical safety, lockout/tagout programs, preventing electrical shoc

Cal OSHA Lockout/Tagout eTool [11346] ?

For employers in California

Campus Lockout Tagout Procedure [pdf] [27293] ?

In use at a major university

Control of Hazardous Energy [6458] ?

Lock-out/tag-out program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout - Tagout Program [2246] ?

Full text of a lockout - tagout program for the control of hazardous energy

Energy Control Lockout/Tagout Program [pdf] [26480] ?

Text of a 12 page LOTO program (pdf)

Equipment Lockout/Tagout Program [pdf] [22015] ?

Full text of a program in use by a major university

Lock Out - Tag Out Program [1297] ?

Lock Out - Tag Out Program - full text

Lockout / Tagout Technical Reference Manual [3170] ?

Full text of a technical reference manual on lockout / tagout safety

Updated Lockout Tagout Procedures [pdf] [10151] ?

Exampel of a LOTO program

Lockout Tagout Safety Program Implementation Tools [16604] ?

Support materials for implementing a LOTO program

Lockout/Tagout Manual [23313] ?

Full text of LOTO safety program

LockOut/Tagout Operating Procedure [33494] ?

Example of a standard simplified safety procedure for LOTO

Lockout/Tagout Policy [25335] ?

Sample policy in use at a major university

Lockout/Tagout Sample Program [23100] ?

Sample plan for the Control of Hazardous Energy

LOTO Written Program [pdf] [29091] ?

Example of a lockout/tagout program

Sample Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout) [15236] ?

Fill in the blank sample safety program

Sample Hazardous Energy Control Program [25124] ?

Sample lockout/tagout program materials

Sample Lockout Tagout Program [26675] ?

Example of a safety program for locking out and tagging out electrical equipment

Sample Lockout/Tagout Plan [18359] ?

Full text of a sample LOTO plan and checklist

Sample Lockout/Tagout Program [9684] ?

Sample written program, plus sample training program

Sample Lockout/Tagout Program [pdf] [31550] ?

Example of a LOTO program with sample forms

SOP: Lockout - Tagout Handbook [25413] ?

Standard operating procedures and safety rules for LOTO

Equipment Safety » Welding Safety

Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding

Hot Work Permit Program [23913] ?

A Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety Program

Hot Work Permit Program [pdf] [22017] ?

Full text of a program in use at a major university

Hot Work Permit Program [31551] ?

Example of a program in use at a major university

Geology - Soil Mechanics » Excavation Safety

Resources on excavation and trenching safety requirements

Excavation Safety Program [pdf] [35324] ?

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] ?

Full text of the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Manual

Updated US Coast Guard Civil Engineering Manual [pdf] [25473] ?

Coast Guard Naval Engineering policies and procedures

USCG Marine Safety Manuals [11896] ?

US Coast Guard recommended occupational safety and health program

Rail » Rail Safety

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

Updated Maintenance of Railway Car [pdf] [27143] ?

US Army manual

Safety » Confined Space Program

Technical resources related to confined space requirements

Confined Space - Sample Program [pdf] [31737] ?

A written permit space program for the workplace

Updated Confined Space Entry Program [2744] ?

Example of safe work practice policies

Confined Space Entry Program [24833] ?

Text of a 7 part program in use at a major university

Confined Space Entry Program Policy [pdf] [26293] ?

Policy and procedures in use by the US Coast Guard for their shore operations

Confined Space Entry Program Template [35418] ?

Sample confined space entry program with sample entry permits

Confined Space Program [pdf] [10536] ?

Policies and procedures portion of a safety manual on confined spaces

Confined Space Safety Program [15505] ?

Useful tools, including Confined Space Inventories and Written Procedures

Confined Space: Permit and Entry [33496] ?

Example of a standard simplified safety procedure for confined space entry

Permit-Required Confined Space [23114] ?

Includes a sample written plan

Sample Confined Space Safety Program [7801] ?

Includes checklist and text of the OSHA standards

Sample Program for Confined Space [pdf] [26672] ?

Example of a confined space safety program

Written Confined Space Program [31553] ?

Example of a program in use at a major university

Safety » Fall Protection

Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources

Fall Hazard Alert When Using Y Lanyard [doc] [38478] ?

Details some of the hazards associated with the misapplication of the Y lanyard or double lanyard

Fall Protection - Competent Person Checklist [38476] ?

To help determine ASSE/ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code

Fall Protection - Compliance Checklist [doc] [38477] ?

Example of a checklist to assess a fall protection program

Fall Protection Guide [pdf] [38470] ?

Example of a fall protection program

Fall Protection Guide for Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection [doc] [38475] ?

Example of a fall protection program - aircraft maintenance, inspection, and other related work

Fall Protection Program Guidance [38471] ?

Example of a fall protection program - includes roof inspection and assessment work

Rope Access [pdf] [38479] ?

Details some of the hazards associated with the suspended access system - cradles, boatswain's chairs, rope access

Sample Fall Protection Program [23809] ?

A sample program focused on OSHA compliance

Safety » Fire Extinguishers

References on portable fire extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher Selection [23314] ?

Classifications, Characteristics, and Maintenance Requirements for Fire Extinguishers

Fixed Fire Suppression Systems [28492] ?

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

Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Guide [26138] ?

Guidance and sample fire safety program for manufacturing

Fire Safety Manual [33492] ?

Example of a general fire safety program

Updated Model Fire Protection Program [pdf] [23539] ?

Also includes a Model Fire Protection Assessment Guide

Property Loss Control Program [27867] ?

Guidelines for hot work, fire detection equipment inspection/testing, impairment procedures and more

Sample Fire Prevention Plan [18914] ?

Full text of a campus fire prevention program

Sample Fire Safety Plan Materials [23804] ?

Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more

Safety » Hazcom

Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

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

Sample Hazard Communication Program

Hazard Communication Safety Program [16512] ?

Specific procedures to identify and evaluate the chemical hazards in the workplace

Sample Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [9327] ?

Sample plan from OSHA in the District of Columbia - must be downloaded

Sample Hazard Communication Program [26673] ?

Example of a safety program for hazard communication

Sample Hazardous Chemical Communication Program [18423] ?

Sample written program

Safety » Heat Stress

Stress on the body from heat and cold

Heat Stress Monitoring [pdf] [23448] ?

Technical guidance for creating a heat stress monitoring program (pdf)

WA-Washington Sample Outdoor Heat Exposure Plan [doc] [35429] ?

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

Landscape Services SOPs [23291] ?

Safety policies for landscape services

Landscaping Safety and Health Program [pdf] [36657] ?

For the landscaping and horticulture industries

Safety » Office Safety

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

Health & Safety in the Office [pdf] [9506] ?

A guide to office safety and health

Office Safety Fact Sheet [2762] ?

Basics of an office safety program

Office Safety Work Practices [pdf] [27243] ?

Outlines office safety hazards and injury prevention strategies

Safety » PPE

Workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programs

Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Installation [pdf] [16827] ?

Standard procedures for installing emergency eyewash and safety showers

Lab PPE Hazard Assessment Tool [pdf] [29092] ?

A hazard assessment form

Personal Protective Equipment Program [880] ?

Text of a safety program for personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment Program [pdf] [23446] ?

Includes a Hazard Assessment Form and PPE Selection Guidelines (pdf)

Personal Protective Equipment Program Materials [23806] ?

PPE program protection selection chart, hazard assessment guide and more

Personal Protective Equipment Safety Checklist [pdf] [3171] ?

A safety checklist on PPE

Personnel Protection Policies [14021] ?

Full text of written PPE policies in use by a government agency

PPE Program [23906] ?

Text of a personal protective equipment program

Sample PPE Program [pdf] [35756] ?

A basic sample safety program for personal protective equipment

Safety » Respiratory Protection

Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.

Checklist for Respiratory Protection Programs [23122] ?

Audit form to assist with program compliance

Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program [21136] ?

To assist fire departments in complying with the Respiratory Protection Standard requirement

Model Respiratory Protection Program [17442] ?

Full text of a sample respiratory protection program

Public Sector Respiratory Protection Model Program [21137] ?

Designed to help public employers and employees comply with the Respiratory Protection Standard

Repiratory Protection Manual [pdf] [28500] ?

Text of a sample respiratory protection program

Respiratory Protection Program [23323] ?

Includes sample forms & safety SOP's

Respiratory Protection Program [pdf] [22013] ?

Full text of a sample program in use at a major university includes program review audit

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

A sample respirator protection program

Respiratory Protection Program Guide [pdf] [26285] ?

Manual provides guidance and a sample respiratory protection program

Respiratory Protection Program Template [pdf] [35758] ?

A 20 page sample program

Sample Construction Respirator Program [12580] ?

Full text of a fill-in-the-blanks construction respirator program

Sample Respiratory Protection Program [15233] ?

Fill in the blank sample safety program

Sample Respiratory Protection Programs [16340] ?

One for those required to wear a respirator and one for those who voluntarily choose to do so

Written Programs: Respiratory [23121] ?

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] ?

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] ?

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 to control workplace violence including investigation guidelines

Workplace Violence Manual [24093] ?

Addresses workplace violence prevention, intervention, and recovery initiatives

Safety » Workplace Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Campus Radiation Safety Manual [pdf] [27279] ?

77 page manual of radiation safety requirements

Manual for the Safe Handling of Radioactive Substances [pdf] [16830] ?

A manual on radiation safety

Radiation Safety Program [27240] ?

A program in place at a university hospital

Radiological Control Technician Training [21930] ?

A series of DOE handbooks






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