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Full text of chemical safety, respiratory protection and hazardous wastes programs - some currently in use.

Chemicals » Asbestos

Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.

Asbestos Control Program [27237] ?

A program in place at a university hospital

Asbestos Management Plan [pdf] [22011] ?

Full text of a plan in use at a major state university

Asbestos Management Sample Plan [27447] ?

For personnel engaged in the removal, inspection, disturbance, or maintenance of asbestos containing materials

Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program [22990] ?

Full text of a program in use at a major university

Ontario, Canada Asbestos Control Program [23988] ?

Example of a sample program

Sample Asbestos Management Plan [11994] ?

Full text of a plan in use by a major university

Chemicals » Carcinogens

Environmental and workplace chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens

SOP for Safe Handling of Carcinogenic Materials [pdf] [6656] ?

A fill-in-the-blank form outlines the standard operating procedure for carcinogens and highly toxic materials

Chemicals » Health Hazards

Technical resources related to health hazards and chemicals

Best Management Practices for Chemical Management [9475] ?

Chemical management handbook - 3 volumes

Chemicals » Pesticides

Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides

Model Integrated Pest Management Program [22395] ?

Full text of a sample program

Updated Navy Pest Control [pdf] [11560] ?

US Navy's pest control program

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

Environment » Hazardous Wastes

Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Biohazardous & Sharps Waste [28496] ?

Procedures related to the safe disposal of bio-hazardous materials

Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Reference Guide for Laboratories [3424] ?

Online hazardous waste program and reference materials for laboratories

Hazardous Waste Management Manual [pdf] [25471] ?

A manual for the proper management and disposal of hazardous wastes

Hazardous Waste Management Program [23912] ?

Full text of a program in use by a major university

Hazardous Waste Manual [1080] ?

In use at a major university

Laboratory Environmental Management Plan [1143] ?

Guide to managing chemical waste from laboratories

Environment » Industries

Environmental law requirements for specific industries

RMP: Model Risk Management Program Plans by Industry Sector [13158] ?

Model RMPs for a variety of industries

Environment » RMP

EPA requirements for Risk Management Plan (RMP)

Risk Management Plan Industry Guidance [3391] ?

For ammonia refrigeration, propane storage facilties, wastewater treatement plants, warehouses, chemical distributors

Risk Management Program Industry Guidance [10223] ?

EPA Risk Management Program Guidance by industry sector

Environment » Tanks

EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

UST Storage Tank Management Manual [pdf] [25467] ?

A manual on managing the hazards of underground storage tanks

Fleet » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

Shipment of Restricted Materials [pdf] [28503] ?

Discusses shipping regulated materials

Industrial Hygiene » Biosafety

Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources

Biological Safety [3286] ?

Biosafety issues and biosafety manual for laboratory safety

Biosafety Manual [744] ?

Biological safety guidelines

Updated Biosafety Manual [pdf] [2245] ?

Text of a laboratory safety manual on biosafety procedures

BioSafety Program [23989] ?

Example of a sample program - includes laboratory design checklist

Bloodborne Pathogen Program & Exposure Control Plan [3829] ?

Full text of a bloodborne pathogen program and exposure control plan

Laboratory Biosafety Manual [pdf] [927] ?

Text of a safety manual for biomedical laboratories - lab closeout procedures & more

Industrial Hygiene » Confined Spaces

Technical resources related to confined space requirements

Confined Space Entry Program [23909] ?

A 26 page sample program dned for HVAC operations, plumbers, telecommunications

Confined Space Entry Program [pdf] [22014] ?

Full text of a program in use at a major university includes checklist

Updated Confined Space Program [2244] ?

Full text of a university's confined space program for their employees

Confined Space Program [pdf] [23325] ?

A sample draft written program

Confined Space Program [pdf] [27292] ?

Example of a campus confined space entry program

Confined Spaces Manual [pdf] [28508] ?

Guidelines to follow to assist with effective implementation of the Standard

Industrial Hygiene » Hazard Communications

Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Complying with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard [23113] ?

Includes a sample written hazcom program and forms

Hazard Communication Plan [pdf] [23324] ?

Text of the hazcom plan plus chemical safety forms and SOP's

Hazard Communication Program [23911] ?

Text of an 18 page haz comm program in use at a major university

Hazard Communication Program [16985] ?

Sample written hazard communication program

Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [17216] ?

Text of a program used by a university medical center

Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [26479] ?

Written plan describes hazcom policies and procedures - 24 pages (pdf)

Hazard Communication Sample Program [23096] ?

A fill-in-the-blank sample hazcom program

Model Hazard Communication Program [25043] ?

Also provides checklists

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

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

Sample Hazard Communication Program [18913] ?

Full text of a laboratory hazard communication program

Sample Hazard Communication Program [23119] ?

Sample written program

Sample Hazard Communication Program [25343] ?

Sample program in use at a major university

Sample Hazard Communication Program [doc] [25941] ?

12 page sample hazcom program

Sample Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [35797] ?

A basic sample hazcom program

Industrial Hygiene » Labs

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

Biosafety Guidelines [23292] ?

Biosafety SOP's

Chemical Hygiene and Safety Plan [23636] ?

Full text of a sample plan in use by a US government laboratory

Updated Chemical Hygiene Guide [2176] ?

Full text of a chemical hygiene plan used for a university's laboratories

Chemical Hygiene Plan [1728] ?

Full text of a safety plan related to lab safety

Updated Chemical Hygiene Plan [2249] ?

Full text of a chemical hygiene plan for a university's laboratories

Chemical Hygiene Plan [pdf] [28505] ?

The policies, procedures and practices, both for employees who work with hazardous chemicals

Chemical Hygiene Plan [pdf] [22012] ?

Sample plan in use at a major university

Chemical Hygiene Plan [25336] ?

Sample plan in use at a major university

Chemical Hygiene Plan & Lab Safety Program Templates [26998] ?

Materials to assist with laboratory safety

Chemical Hygiene Plan for School Laboratories [23394] ?

Sample chemical safety plan for K-12 school laboratories

Chemical Hygiene Plan Materials [27876] ?

Also includes an emergency operations and evacuation plan

Chemical Hygiene Plan Template [24519] ?

Text of a sample CHP

Chemical Safety [3285] ?

Safety manuals, safety fact sheets and resources for laboratory safety

Contingency Plan for Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials and Waste [3426] ?

To be implemented if a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste occurs in laboratories

Departmental Chemical Hygiene Plans [20635] ?

Full text of a Lab Safety Manual and of Deparmental Chemical Hygiene Plans

General Lab Safety [58] ?

Lab safety program from a Canadian university

Lab Safety Inspection Checklist [2233] ?

A self-inspection safety checklist for chemical laboratories

Laboratory Biosafety & Chemical Safety Manuals [33576] ?

A series of manuals and documents - radiation, respiratory protection, CHP, biosafety manual, BBP and more

Laboratory Safety [18837] ?

Laboratory safety manual and more

Laboratory Safety Plan [1949] ?

Full text of a Chemical Hygiene Plan

Laboratory Safety Procedures and Chemical Hygiene Plan [24832] ?

Text of a plan in use at a major university

NIH Chemical Hygiene Plan [pdf] [1819] ?

Text of the CHP used by National Institutes of Health laboratories

Sample Chemical Hygiene Plan [23117] ?

Sample written program

Template for a Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan [27448] ?

A sample chemical hygiene plan

Updated TX-University of Texas at Austin Laboratory Safety Manual [5937] ?

Full text of the university's laboratory safety manual

Industrial Hygiene » Respirators

Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.

Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection [5086] ?

Download the full text of a workplace respiratory protection guide, include sample program

Updated KY-University - Respirator Program Template [2247] ?

Full text of a university's Respirator Program for their employees

Respiratory Protection in the Workplace [pdf] [1579] ?

A Practical Guide for Small-Business Employers (pdf)

Steps for Establishing a Respiratory Program [3115] ?

Outlines eleven steps to take to establish an effective respiratory program

Industrial Hygiene » Ventilation

Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information

Fume Hood Safety Design Standard [3826] ?

Fume hood safety design standards from the University of Waterloo in Canada

OSHA » Process Safety

OSHA technical resources on process safety management

Chemical Process Hazards Analysis Handbook [pdf] [32312] ?

Explains the minimum requirements for Process Hazard Analysis outlined in the PSM Rule

Process Safety Management for Highly Hazardous Chemicals [pdf] [32311] ?

Example of a safety manual in use for process safety management (PSM)

Property » Flammables

Controlling the hazards from flammable and combustible liquids and gases

Updated Flammable and Combustible Liquid Safety Policy [17875] ?

Example of a safety policy for storage, use and handling of flammables

Interior Spray Finishing [pdf] [16315] ?

Full text of a safety program for interior spray finishing operations






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