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Checklists for hazard communication, chemical hygiene, bloodborne pathgogens, Underground Storage Tank, EPA requirements, respiratory questionnaires, lab safety inspections and more.

Chemicals » Databases

Online access to an extensive number of databases on chemicals

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards [19861] ?

Information on several hundred chemicals/classes

Chemicals » Pesticides

Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides

Basic Guidelines for Chemical Safety on the Farm [pdf] [12520] ?

Crop protection chemical safety

Chemicals » Safety Guides

Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, workplace guides

Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP) [8641] ?

The text of the Final Rule including the 2006 revision

Chemicals » Storage

Guidelines for proper storage of chemicals, compatibility charts, etc.

Chemical Storage and Inventory Control [18465] ?

Includes information on chemical compatibility guidelines

Environment » Enforcement

EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.

Port Environmental Compliance [18730] ?

EPA compliance materials for port tenants and authorities

Environment » Hazardous Wastes

Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

A Contractor's Waste Management Guide [pdf] [954] ?

Practical methods contractors can use to practice responsible construction waste management

Environment » Tanks

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

Storage Tanks Guides [3892] ?

Determine what regulations are required for above ground and below ground tanks

Fleet » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

Hazmat Loading/Unloading Inspection Checklist [22163] ?

A large majority of hazardous materials incidents occur during loading and unloading operations

Risk Assessment and Security Checklist for the Shipper of Hazmat [pdf] [27046] ?

To be used by those who ship hazardous materials

Industrial Hygiene » Hazard Communications

Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Hazard Communication Self Inspection Checklist [22406] ?

Designed for school laboratories

National Institutes of Health Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [5121] ?

Full text of the NIH's Hazcomm Program including checklist & form

Industrial Hygiene » Labs

Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.

Lab Safety Inspection Checklist [2233] ?

A self-inspection safety checklist for chemical laboratories

Laboratory Renovation Hazard Assessment Checklist [pdf] [3303] ?

A checklist for procedures to take when renovating a lab

Laboratory Safety Self-Inspections [904] ?

Chemistry lab safety inspection form and checklist

Industrial Hygiene » Sampling

Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc

Guide to EPA Air Sampling Standards [6118] ?

Air sampling methods for EPA

OSHA » Process Safety

OSHA technical resources on process safety management

Process Safety Review Checklist [27872] ?

Guidelines for hazard evaluation procedures

OSHA » Software

OSHA software to download

OSHA Asbestos Advisor [8681] ?

Produces guidance on the asbestos standard applies to the workplace and to buildings

OSHA Confined Spaces Advisor [8680] ?

Describes what aspects of the standard applies to specific situations

OSHA Lead in Construction Advisor [8678] ?

Designed to help business comply with OSHA's lead in construction standard

OSHA » Ventilation

OSHA technical resources on ventilation, indoor air quality, etc.

Troubleshooting an Exhaust System [4249] ?

Some helpful hints for troubleshooting an exhaust system

Property » Flammables

Controlling the hazards from flammable and combustible liquids and gases

Above Ground Tank Inspection Checklist [5594] ?

NFPA 30 checklist for above ground tanks

Service Station Inspection Checklist [3544] ?

An inspection checklist for service station

Service Station Inspection Checklist [4865] ?

NFPA 30A checklist for service stations

Safety Mgt » Checklists

Safety self-inspections, self-evaluation checklists, yes/no questions

Chemical Safety Checklist - Laboratories [27877] ?

Use this form to document periodic lab inspections as designated in your CHP

Lab Safety Checklists [4519] ?

Laboratory self-audit safety checklist and lab close-out checklist

Laboratory EH&S Self Inspection Checklist [25338] ?

A safety self inspection checklists for laboratories includes an explanation key

Pesticide Worker Protection Standard Checklist [17397] ?

Checklist designed to maintain compliance with the EPA Worker Protection Standard for pesticides

Prevention of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Checklist [14781] ?

Do's and don'ts to prevent carbon monoxide exposure

Science Classroom Safety Checklists [13006] ?

Safety Checklists: Classrooms, Chemical, Electrical, and Refrigerators






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