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Online books for Industrial hygiene, ergonomics, environmental safety and health, etc.

Chemicals » Safety Guides

Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, workplace guides

North American Emergency Response Guide [10027] ?

Online transportation incident emergency response guide for dangerous goods in US, Canada, Mexico

Chemicals » Training

Reference materials related to chemical training, tutorials, HESIS booklets, etc

HESIS Booklets [4186] ?

California's Hazard Evaluation and Information Service's chemical hazards safety training booklets

Disasters » Earthquakes

Earthquake preparation advice

Protect Your Property from Earthquakes [2922] ?

Incorporating seismic safety in the design, and construction of structures

Disasters » Hazmat

Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams

Hazardous Material Guides [5574] ?

Guidance on hazardous materials for first responders

Environment » Risk Assessments

Environmental risk assessment materials

SOP's for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals [21801] ?

Methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for toxic substances from inhalation exposures.

Ergonomics » References

Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more

FAA Human Factors Workbench [640] ?

Human factors research tools with references

Fleet » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

North American Emergency Response Guidebook [3574] ?

Full version of the guidebook

Industrial Hygiene » EMF

Electromagnetic field radiation reference materials

Research on Power-Frequency Fields Completed Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 [11412] ?

No convincing evidence that power-frequency fields contribute to the risk of cancer or other human

Industrial Hygiene » Labs

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

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals [18473] ?

Provides step-by-step planning procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals

Industrial Hygiene » Occup Resp Disease

Respiratory workplace disease information

Occupational Respiratory Diseases [4386] ?

800 pages on air sampling, epidemiology, pulmonary function testing and more

Industrial Hygiene » References

Air sampling, technical papers, etc. related to industrial hygiene

The Industrial Environment - Its Evaluation and Control [6231] ?

1973 NIOSH publication on industrial hygiene - 50 chapters

Medicine » Radiation

Resources related to nuclear medicine

Radiation in Medicine [13802] ?

Addresses questions of critical importance to public health and safety

Safety » Construction

Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

The Construction Chart Book [11788] ?

The US Construction Industry and Its Workers online book

Safety » Electrical

Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety

Technical Manuals for Electricians [7978] ?

Industry manuals for the electrical professional

Safety » Equipment

Safety materials on industrial robots, woodworking machinery, machine shops, etc

Excavator Safety [27261] ?

Safety advice for those working with caterpillar excavators

Hydraulic Excavators - Lifting with Slings [27263] ?

Safety advice for those working with this type of equipment

Soil Compactor Overturn Safety [pdf] [27262] ?

Safety advice for those working with this type of equipment

Safety » Food Safety

Guidance on food safety from production to consumption

Ensuring Safe Food: From Production to Consumption [6392] ?

Online book on the current food safety system in the US

Safety » Office Safety

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

Office Safety Briefing [27260] ?

Safety tips and rules for the office

Safety » Swimming

Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention

Diving Safety Library [11892] ?

Diver safety education series

Safety Mgt » Audits

Regulatory compliance self-inspections, program audits, self-evaluations

Assessing Safety and Health Management Programs [23112] ?

Includes audit forms and an action worksheet

Safety Mgt » Management

Strategies for loss control & workplace safety programs, safety incentives, etc.

Managing Worker Safety and Health [23111] ?

Safety and health program management guidelines

Reducing the Burden of Injury: Advancing Prevention and Treatment [2196] ?

Online book on injury reduction magnitude, cost, research, etc.

Safe Jobs Now [2894] ?

An AFSCME Guide to Health and Safety in the Workplace - 13 chapters

Safety Mgt » Training

Guidance on safety training presentations, training requirements, etc.

Introduction to Physical Science [5461] ?

An online textbook






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