Disasters » Rescues
Materials devoted to safety, health & injury prevention related to emergency response
8 Procedures to Protect Responders [26430] 
Eight specific areas of safety concern for first responders
Eight specific areas of safety concern for first responders
Air Bags and First-Responder Safety [32282]
Be aware of the potential for injury through inadvertent actuation of undeployed pyrotechnic systems in collisions
Be aware of the potential for injury through inadvertent actuation of undeployed pyrotechnic systems in collisions
Chemical and Biological Respiratory Protection Workshop Report [22436]
Results of a NIOSH, DOD and OSHA sponsored workshop
Results of a NIOSH, DOD and OSHA sponsored workshop
Disaster Site Management [23340]
Suggested Health & Safety Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites
Suggested Health & Safety Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites
Emergency Incident Rehabilitation [25078] Program to provide adequate rest and rehydration to first responders during emergency operations
Emergency Medical Services [24056]
Access to selected articles from this magazine for emergency responders
Access to selected articles from this magazine for emergency responders
Emergency Response Resources [9994]
A database of materials devoted to safety, health & injury prevention related to emergency response
A database of materials devoted to safety, health & injury prevention related to emergency response
Fire Corps - Volunteer Firefighter Program [32290]
Sample documents for a volunteer firefighting program
Sample documents for a volunteer firefighting program
Guidance for Prehospital Emergency Services of Radiation Emergencies [22466]
Guidance at the scene of the accident
Guidance at the scene of the accident
Guide for the Selection of Communication Equipment for Emergency First Responders [22552]
Communication equipment for use with chemical &biological protective clothing & respiratory equipment
Communication equipment for use with chemical &biological protective clothing & respiratory equipment
Guide for the Selection of Personal Protection Equipment for Emergency First Responders [22553]
Advice on PPE duration of protection, dexterity/mobility, launderability, and use/reuse
Advice on PPE duration of protection, dexterity/mobility, launderability, and use/reuse
HAZMAT Resources for Emergency Responders [32825]
Chemical service hotline for emergency incidents involving chemicals and hazardous materials
Chemical service hotline for emergency incidents involving chemicals and hazardous materials
Hurricane Hazard Exposure and Risk Assessment Matrix [27676]
Safety and health hazard controls for hurricane response and recovery work
Safety and health hazard controls for hurricane response and recovery work
Hurricane Response and Cleanup Worker Safety [27686]
Safety and health guidance for workers involved in responding to hurricanes
Safety and health guidance for workers involved in responding to hurricanes
Hybrid Vehicles and First-Responder Safety [32281]
Be aware of the potential for injury through electrolyte spillage and electric shock
Be aware of the potential for injury through electrolyte spillage and electric shock
Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services Working in Disaster Areas [30211]
For workers who respond to disasters
For workers who respond to disasters
Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents [22530]
Outlines general principles for hazard recognition, chemical exposure, and personal protective equipment
Outlines general principles for hazard recognition, chemical exposure, and personal protective equipment
Meth Lab Emergency Response Safety [31939]
What emergency responders should do when encountering meth labs
What emergency responders should do when encountering meth labs
MUTCD Part 6. Temporary Traffic Control [32285]
Components of temporary traffic control as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Components of temporary traffic control as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
MUTCD: Control of Traffic Through Traffic Incident Management Areas ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Text of US DOT requirements for temporary traffic control (TTC) areas
[26235] Text of US DOT requirements for temporary traffic control (TTC) areas
National Urban Search and Rescue Response System [8069]
EMA's emergency urban search & rescue services
EMA's emergency urban search & rescue services
Occupational Health and the Disaster Response Worker [24295]
Health and safety guidance for first responders
Health and safety guidance for first responders
OSHA Disaster Situation Reports [30212]
Summary of Activity Sampling Data and Safety and Health Monitoring Information in Disaster Areas
Summary of Activity Sampling Data and Safety and Health Monitoring Information in Disaster Areas
Pandemic Flu Planning for First Responders [32291]
A series of documents and resources related to pandemic flu preparation and response
A series of documents and resources related to pandemic flu preparation and response
Pocket Guide for Responders to Ionizing Radiation Terrorism [23471]
Downloadable pocket guide concerns terrorism with ionizing radiation
[23471] Downloadable pocket guide concerns terrorism with ionizing radiation
Protecting Emergency Responders [26338]
3 reports of worker input who do not believe they are adequately prepared to respond to a major disasters such as WTC
3 reports of worker input who do not believe they are adequately prepared to respond to a major disasters such as WTC
Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies [32843]
Provides guidance for employers and their security personnel, who may be involved in the emergency response
[32843] Provides guidance for employers and their security personnel, who may be involved in the emergency response
Rescue Roadside Crash Videos [26233]
Watch a few of those videos of cars flying wildly through accident scenes, wrecking police, fire vehicles and ambulances
Watch a few of those videos of cars flying wildly through accident scenes, wrecking police, fire vehicles and ambulances
Respirators & Protective Clothing Guidelines for Bioterrorism First Response [20294]
Advice for first responders from the US CDC
Advice for first responders from the US CDC
Responder Safety Training Presentations - Roadway Incidents [32286]
Components of temporary traffic control as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Components of temporary traffic control as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Roadway Incident Safety Checklist [26231]
Any first responder working along side any type of roadway runs the risk of being struck by a motorist
[26231] Any first responder working along side any type of roadway runs the risk of being struck by a motorist
Secondary Explosive Devices [27378]
Standard guidelines on how to handle an incident involving secondary explosive devices
Standard guidelines on how to handle an incident involving secondary explosive devices
Structural Collapse [27379]
Hazards to be aware of concerning incidents involving structural collapse
Hazards to be aware of concerning incidents involving structural collapse
Structural Collapse - Emergency Personnel Guide [27380]
Risks to consider with incidents involving structural collapse
Risks to consider with incidents involving structural collapse
Structural Collapse - Fire Fighter Guide [27382]
Preventing injuries and deaths of fire fighters due to structural collapse
Preventing injuries and deaths of fire fighters due to structural collapse
Training Videos for First Responders [24058]
Videos are available to personnel of state and local agencies only
Videos are available to personnel of state and local agencies only
Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program [24296]
Response to emergency incidents resulting from the shipment of radioactive materials
Response to emergency incidents resulting from the shipment of radioactive materials
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Disasters / Biochem
Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism
Disasters / Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams
Disasters / Health Services
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities
Medicine / Emergency Medicine
Clinical resources on emergency medicine
Medicine / First Aid
Full text of first aid manuals and handouts
Safety / Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources
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