Special Resources » Online Manuals: USA Federal Government
Online access to manuals in use by the USA federal government.
The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Engineering Control of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[5501] 
Safety requirements for the demolition, removal, encapsulation and disposal of ACM
[5501] Safety requirements for the demolition, removal, encapsulation and disposal of ACM
Chemicals » Chemical Labeling
Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more
Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more
Pesticide Label Review Manual [10425]
Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review
Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review
EPA Pesticides Adverse Effects Reporting [14286]
Federal Register notices outlining the requirements
Federal Register notices outlining the requirements
Claims Management » Health Claims Code Sets
DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding - Medicare payment rates
DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding - Medicare payment rates
National Correct Coding Initiatives Edits [24302]
National correct coding methodologies to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims
National correct coding methodologies to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims
Field Manual: Health Services in a Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Environment [4281]
Full text of US Army manual on medical support services for nuclear, biological & chemical warfare
Full text of US Army manual on medical support services for nuclear, biological & chemical warfare
US Army Medical Management Chemical Warfare Field Manual [11522]
Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties and Conventional Military Chemical Injuries
Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties and Conventional Military Chemical Injuries
Environment » Enforcement
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Inspection Manual [18446]
Provides EPA inspectors with a method for conducting inspections
Provides EPA inspectors with a method for conducting inspections
Environment » Hazardous Wastes
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Occupational Safety & Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Sites [6212]
Workplace safety manual for hazardous waste sites
Workplace safety manual for hazardous waste sites
Policy Directives [2563]
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response policy directives on underground storage tanks
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response policy directives on underground storage tanks
Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling [6172]
For managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers
For managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers
Internal Revenue Manual: Market Segment Specialization Program [15360]
IRS Audit Techniques guides for various market segments
IRS Audit Techniques guides for various market segments
Policing: Highway Safety Desk Book [19042]
This manual is designed for policing officials who are involved in police traffic services
This manual is designed for policing officials who are involved in police traffic services
The Military Commercial Drivers License Manual [19008]
Full text of the CDL manual used by the US military
[19008] Full text of the CDL manual used by the US military
US Government Auding Standards [15357]
Text of the Yellow Book prescribes general standards for conducting financial & performance audits
Text of the Yellow Book prescribes general standards for conducting financial & performance audits
Manuals: Medicare & Medicaid Programs [7825]
Download various Medicare and Medicaid manuals - full text
Download various Medicare and Medicaid manuals - full text
CMS State Operations Manual [23647]
Full text of the manual for Medicare/Medicaid certification of medical care providers by the states
Full text of the manual for Medicare/Medicaid certification of medical care providers by the states
Handbook on Alternative Work Schedules [10851]
Provides a framework for US Federal agencies to consult in establishing alternative work schedules
Provides a framework for US Federal agencies to consult in establishing alternative work schedules
Human Resources » Job Analysis
Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
Federal Classification Systems [13206]
General Schedule (GS) (white collar) and Federal Wage System (FWS) (blue collar)
General Schedule (GS) (white collar) and Federal Wage System (FWS) (blue collar)
A Handbook for Measuring Employee Performance [16145]
Guidelines for writing performance elements and standards along with hands-on exercises
Guidelines for writing performance elements and standards along with hands-on exercises
Radio Frequency Safety [2630]
Guidance from the FCC on a variety of topics such as transmitting antenna RF emission safety
Guidance from the FCC on a variety of topics such as transmitting antenna RF emission safety
Industrial Hygiene » Sampling
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc
Prosecuting Intellectual Property Crimes Manual [12540]
Guidance to law enforcement on investigation & prosecution of violations of federal IP laws
Guidance to law enforcement on investigation & prosecution of violations of federal IP laws
Federal Rules of Evidence [10478]
Rrules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil & criminal, in Federal court
[10478] Rrules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil & criminal, in Federal court
Federal Rules used by US Federal Courts [10480]
Text of the rules - of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Appellate Procedure and more
Text of the rules - of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Appellate Procedure and more
U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manuals [5557]
Full text of the sentencing guideline manuals from the US Sentencing Commission
Full text of the sentencing guideline manuals from the US Sentencing Commission
NLRB Manuals [13469]
Text of NRLB casehandling manual and outline of law & procedure in representation cases
Text of NRLB casehandling manual and outline of law & procedure in representation cases
Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence [5553]
Federal Judiciary Center reference manual on scientific evidence for the federal judiciary
Federal Judiciary Center reference manual on scientific evidence for the federal judiciary
Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare [11520]
US Army handbook on medical response to biological warfare for healthcare providers
US Army handbook on medical response to biological warfare for healthcare providers
Psychiatric Emergencies [11573]
Patients with psychiatric symptoms requiring immediate attention frequently present in the emergency department
Patients with psychiatric symptoms requiring immediate attention frequently present in the emergency department
First Aid for Soldiers [11518]
Field first aid guidance - what to do before medical personnel arrive
Field first aid guidance - what to do before medical personnel arrive
Bloodborne Pathogens Immunizations and Medical Surveillance [17063]
Provides minimum standards for medical surveillance programs for BBP
[17063] Provides minimum standards for medical surveillance programs for BBP
General Medical Officer (GMO) Manual [8920]
Full text of the US Navy's manual for general medical officers
Full text of the US Navy's manual for general medical officers
Machine Safeguarding Manual [1091]
OSHA's manual on the concepts and techniques of machine safeguarding
OSHA's manual on the concepts and techniques of machine safeguarding
OSHA Recordkeeping Policies and Procedures Manual [19395]
For the recordkeeping rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2001
For the recordkeeping rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2001
OSHA State Plan Policies & Procedures Manual [18346]
Sets out instructions for States in developing strategic and annual performance plans
Sets out instructions for States in developing strategic and annual performance plans
Table of Contents for CPL Compliance [6699]
Full text access to OSHA directives - listed numerically with descriptive titles
Full text access to OSHA directives - listed numerically with descriptive titles
VPP - Policies & Procedures Manual for Special Government Employee Under VPP [24872]
Provides the overall policy framework for SGEs activities
Provides the overall policy framework for SGEs activities
VPP Policies & Procedures Manual [24605]
Framework of policy and procedure for administering the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs
Framework of policy and procedure for administering the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs
OSHA Sampling & Analytical Methods [1775]
Includes fully validated inorganic and organic methods plus, partially validated methods
Includes fully validated inorganic and organic methods plus, partially validated methods
OSHA VPP Policies and Procedures Manual [33605]
Text of the manual for the Voluntary Protection Program
Text of the manual for the Voluntary Protection Program
Veterans Administration Office of Facilities Management [3039]
VA guidelines for land management, and lease management, construction project management, etc.
VA guidelines for land management, and lease management, construction project management, etc.
Property » Fire Engineering
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Fire Protection Engineering Archives [4839]
Magazine articles to assist architectural and engineering firms
Magazine articles to assist architectural and engineering firms
Manual: Fire Support for Heavy Brigade Operations [19040]
How-to technical field manual for heavy fire brigades
How-to technical field manual for heavy fire brigades
US Army Publishing Agency [16768]
The official source site for Army Administrative Forms and Publications
The official source site for Army Administrative Forms and Publications
American with Disabilities Act Document Center [698]
Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals
Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals
FDA Inspectional References [1257]
Text of inspection manuals used by FDA field investigators and inspectors
Text of inspection manuals used by FDA field investigators and inspectors
Risk Management Tactics, Techniques & Procedures [19024]
Manual used by the US military for risk management planning procedures
Manual used by the US military for risk management planning procedures
Application of the Medical Device GMPs to Computerized Devices and Manufacturing Processes [16062]
Outlines medical device FDA GMP requirements for the manufacture of computerized devices
[16062] Outlines medical device FDA GMP requirements for the manufacture of computerized devices
CPSC Recall Handbook [10470]
A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on Product Recall Requirements
A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on Product Recall Requirements
FDA Investigations Operations Manual [16061]
Primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and special investigations
Primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and special investigations
FDA Regulatory Procedures Manual [16057]
A reference document for FDA enforcement procedures, practices & policy guidance - recalls, etc
A reference document for FDA enforcement procedures, practices & policy guidance - recalls, etc
FDA/ORA Compliance Policy Guidance Manual [16058]
Contains FDA compliance policy and regulatory action guidance for FDA staff
Contains FDA compliance policy and regulatory action guidance for FDA staff
FAA Aviation Safety Inspector's Handbooks [5504]
Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors
Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors
Manual: Earthmoving Operations [19033]
Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)
[19033] Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)
Manual: Paving and Surfacing Operations [19035]
Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials
Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials
Background Information for International Officials: Medical Device Regulation [16487]
FDA guidance on the basic regulatory requirements that all manufacturers and importers must consider
FDA guidance on the basic regulatory requirements that all manufacturers and importers must consider
FDA Inspection Guide of Medical Device Manufacturers [16465]
Guidance to FDA inspectors on medical device Quality System/GMP Regulation (QS/GMP) audits
Guidance to FDA inspectors on medical device Quality System/GMP Regulation (QS/GMP) audits
FDA Inspection Guide to Bioresearch Monitoring of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices [16463]
Guidance to the FDA field staff conducting bioresearch monitoring inspections for IVD devices
Guidance to the FDA field staff conducting bioresearch monitoring inspections for IVD devices
FDA Inspection Guide: Mammography Quality Standards Act Auditor's Guide [16464]
This guidance document represents the FDA's current thinking on MQSA audits
This guidance document represents the FDA's current thinking on MQSA audits
FDA Inspection Handbook: Guide to Inspections of Quality Systems (QSIT) [16461]
Guidance to the FDA field staff to assess a medical device manufacturer's compliance
Guidance to the FDA field staff to assess a medical device manufacturer's compliance
FDA Inspection of Electromagnetic Compatibility Aspects of Medical Device Quality [16462]
Guidance to FDA investigators regarding EMC & how it's addressed in a manufacturer's QS/QMP
Guidance to FDA investigators regarding EMC & how it's addressed in a manufacturer's QS/QMP
FDA Inspector's Technical Guides [16466]
Provide FDA personnel with technical background in a specific piece of equipment
Provide FDA personnel with technical background in a specific piece of equipment
FDA Medical Device Quality Systems Manual - Small Entity Guide [16469]
Manual to assist small business manufacturers of medical devices in FDA compliance
Manual to assist small business manufacturers of medical devices in FDA compliance
FDA Medical Device Reporting - Event Problem Codes [16482]
Mechanism for FDA to identify and monitor significant adverse events involving medical devices
Mechanism for FDA to identify and monitor significant adverse events involving medical devices
In Vitro Diagnostic Devices: Guidance for Preparation of 501(k) Submissions [16486]
FDA premarket notification [510(k)] requirements for In Vitro medical devices
FDA premarket notification [510(k)] requirements for In Vitro medical devices
Postmarket Medical Device Requirements [16483]
Manufacturers must follow certain requirements and regulations once devices are on the market
Manufacturers must follow certain requirements and regulations once devices are on the market
Quality System (QS) Regulation/Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practices [16467]
FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Requirements Quality System (QS) Regulation Information
FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Requirements Quality System (QS) Regulation Information
Physical Security [14074]
Full text of a field manual for lighting, lock & key, alarm systems, security forces and much more
Full text of a field manual for lighting, lock & key, alarm systems, security forces and much more
Occupational Injury & Illness Classification Manual [260]
Manual explaining Bureau of Labor Statistics OSHA occupational injury and illness rates
Manual explaining Bureau of Labor Statistics OSHA occupational injury and illness rates
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