Special Resources » Programs: Safety - Hazard Control


Full text of programs in PPE, hearing conservation, lock-out/tagout, forklifts, ladders, etc - some currently in use.

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

Asbestos Management Plan [pdf] [2658] Location
Text of an asbestos safety program

Asbestos Safety Program Materials [15289] Location
Asbestos management tools, policies, signs, labels, forms, etc

Asbestos-Containing Building Materials Control Program [pdf] [18421] Location
Full text of a program in use by the US Postal Services

Chemicals » Lead
Information and resources on lead and lead poisoning

Lead Exposure Management Plan [12663] Location
Designed for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62

Chemicals » Storage
Guidelines for proper storage of chemicals, compatibility charts, etc.

Storage and Transfer of Hazardous Materials [3499] Location
A guide to relocating hazardous materials to a new facility, storing gas cylinders and more

Disasters » Emergency Plans
Examples of emergency management and action plans

School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms [8864] Location
This two volume model program can be adapted to the needs of your site

Disasters » Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams

Medical Laboratory Hazardous Waste Management [2746] Location
Full text of a hazardous waste management program

Disasters » Storms
Reference materials on thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hail

Lightning Protection Manual [pdf] [26101] Location
Lightning protection, grounding, bonding, shielding, and surge protection requirements (pdf)

Environment » Hazardous Wastes
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Protection [14022] Location
Full text of a written hazardous waste program in use by a government agency

Hazardous Waste Manual [21050] Location
Full text of a laboratory hazardous waste manual

Laboratory Spill Response [3613] Location
Example of a standard operating procedures for spill control in a laboratory

Mixed Waste Management Program [5126] Location
Mixed-waste contains both radioactive and (chemically) hazardous waste

Updated Radioactive Waste Management [pdf] [8222] Location
Example of a sample program related to radioactive materials and sources

Waste Management Decision Tree [8473] Location
Covers radioactive waste, hazardous chemical waste

Environment » Tanks
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

Model Underground Storage Tank Environmental Results Program Workbook [23708] Location
164-page workbook contains general information about ERP, regulatory requirements, best practices, draft forms

Environment » Water
Documents on drinking water quality such as reports, regulations, guides, news

Drinking Water Safety [10149] Location
Some Key Differences Between EPA Tap Water and FDA Bottled Water Rules

How Safe is Drinking Water Groundwater & Surface Water Interactions [5962] Location
This guide is intended for the layperson

Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Manual [pdf] [26292] Location
Covers drinking water systems and proper disposal of wastewater

Ergonomics » Case Studies
Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etc

Air Traffic Control & Airway Facilities [5511] Location
Human factors research topics related to air traffic control and airway facilities

Ergonomics » Patient Handling
Patient transfer techniques, use of lift equipment, patient transfer teams

Patient Handling Program [18801] Location
Example of a safety and health program to address resident handling injuries in nursing homes

Fleet » Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Fleet Motor Vehicle Safety Policy [pdf] [25472] Location
Prescribes policies, procedures and responsibilities for fleet administration

State Fleet Safety Program [24719] Location
Text of a fleet safety program used by the State of South Carolina for their state agencies

Fleet » Railroads
Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.

Safety Handbook for Train Commanders [27143] Location
Also includes a hazmat road and rail checklist

Health » Medical Center Mgt
Handbooks for medical staff and patients, departmental resources

Hospital Equipment Management Policy & Procedure [13481] Location
A hospital's equipment management program in use by a majory university's medical center

Industrial Hygiene » Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources

Biological Safety [14023] Location
Full text of biosafety policies in use by a government agency

Biological Safety [16657] Location
Bloodborne pathogens and laboratory biosafety procedures

Biosafety Hazards & Controls [14058] Location
Information for employees exposed to biosafety hazards

Biosafety Manual [pdf] [28494] Location
Requirements for working safely with biohazardous material

Updated Biosafety Manual [doc] [21046] Location
Full text of a laboratory biosafety manual

Biosafety Program [23306] Location
Full text of a program designed for research laboratories

Biosafety Programs [27283] Location
Includes a plan for bloodborne pathogens, hantavirus control procedures and medical waste managment

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [22016] Location
Full text of a policy in use by a major university

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan for Non-medical/non-lab Staff [23445] Location
Full text of a plan in use by a major university

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Program [11471] Location
A sample written program to serve as a convenient guide for obtaining compliance

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plans [12692] Location
Fill-in-the-blank bloodborne pathogens exposure control plans for non-medical & medical facilities

Bloodborne Pathogen Policy [21657] Location
Full text of a BBP program in use by a major university

Bloodborne Pathogen Sample Program [22362] Location
Full text of a sample program

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan [25158] Location
Text of a plan in use by a major univesity

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program [pdf] [28493] Location
Precautions included are: medical surveillance, training, safe work practices, decontamination and disposal

Bloodborne Pathogens Model Exposure Control Plan [6642] Location
Employer compliance guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Bloodborne Pathogens Plan [23910] Location
Designed by a university for their employees

Bloodborne Pathogens Sample Plan [15235] Location
Fill in the blank sample safety program

County Sample Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [26442] Location
Sample BBP for county governments (pdf)

Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [26476] Location
Text of a BBP plan - 24 pages (pdf)

Generic Exposure Control Plan [25414] Location
Designed to be customized assist faciliites with compliance to OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standards

Model Biomedical Waste Plan [doc] [23098] Location
How to handle biomedical wastes

Model Biosafety Manual [13355] Location
Fill-in-the-blank biosafety program for laboratories

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [9134] Location
Full text of OSHA's plan for OSHA personnel with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Prevention of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission [pdf] [26289] Location
Outlines prevention, control and post-exposure prophylaxis

Sample BBP Exposure Control Plan [pdf] [26443] Location
A fill-in-the-blank sample bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan

Written Programs: Bloodborne Pathogens [23123] Location
Sample written programs

Industrial Hygiene » Confined Spaces
Technical resources related to confined space requirements

Confined Space - Sample Program [pdf] [31737] Location
A written permit space program for the workplace

Confined Space Entry Program Policy [pdf] [26293] Location
Policy and procedures in use by the US Coast Guard for their shore operations (pdf)

Confined Space Program [pdf] [10536] Location
Policies and procedures portion of a safety manual on confined spaces

Confined Space Safety Program [15505] Location
Useful tools, including Confined Space Inventories and Written Procedures

Updated Confined Spaces Program [2744] Location
Recommended safe work practices to permit entry

Permit-Required Confined Space [23114] Location
Includes a sample written plan

Sample Confined Space Safety Program [7801] Location
Includes checklist and text of the OSHA standards

Sample Program for Confined Space [26672] Location
Example of a confined space safety program

Industrial Hygiene » Hazard Communications
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Hazard Communication Safety Program [16512] Location
Specific procedures to identify and evaluate the chemical hazards in the workplace

Sample Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [9327] Location
Sample plan from OSHA in the District of Columbia - must be downloaded

Sample Hazard Communication Program [26673] Location
Example of a safety program for hazard communication

Sample Hazardous Chemical Communication Program [18423] Location
Sample written program

Industrial Hygiene » Indoor Air
IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more

MN-Minnesota Building Air Quality Guidelines [pdf] [13426] Location
A guide for building owners, facility managers, and state agencies

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

Biological & Laboratory Safety [13346] Location
Resources for biological safety, laser safety & general laboaratory safety

Chemical Hygiene and Lab Safety [16644] Location
Chemical hygiene lab safety manual

Chemical Hygiene Plan [22358] Location
Full text of a sample program

Chemical Hygiene Plan & Laboratory Guide [21663] Location
Full text of a CHP in use by a major university

Design and Construction of Laboratories which use Hazardous Chemicals [16828] Location
Safety policy outlines laboratory design requirements

Laboratory Health & Safety Program [27238] Location
Text of a program in use by a university medical center

Laboratory Health and Safety Manual [25154] Location
11 chapter safety program includes a Chemical Hygiene Plan

Laboratory Safety Hazards & Control [16054] Location
FDA Laboratory Safety Plan

Model Chemical Hygiene Plan [13354] Location
Must be customized by each laboratory for regulatory compliance

Sample Chemical Hygiene Plan [11960] Location
Full text of a CHP used by a major university in their laboratories

University Chemical Hygiene Plan [16868] Location
Full text of a chemical hygiene plan

Industrial Hygiene » Lasers
Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers

Laser Eye Safety [2745] Location
Hazards related to the eye and the use of lasers

Laser Safety Guidelines [21662] Location
Full text of a laser safety program

Laser Safety Program [19045] Location
Controls for safe operation of lasers in laboratories

Industrial Hygiene » Noise
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.

A Practical Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs in the Workplace [5087] Location
Download a comprehensive guide to establishing workplace hearing conservation programs

DoD Hearing Conservation Program [11944] Location
April, 1996 - full text of the US Dept of Defense Hearing Conservation Program

Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program [3109] Location
Outlines the basic elements required in a hearing conservation program

Hearing Conservation Manual [pdf] [28499] Location
28 page manual

Hearing Conservation Program [2250] Location
Full text of a hearing conservation program for university employees

Hearing Conservation Program [6460] Location
11 page hearing conservation program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Hearing Conservation Program [6668] Location
In addition to the text of the program, includes SOPs for hearing protection

Updated Hearing Conservation Program [14511] Location
Full text of an actual hearing conservation in use by a major university

Hearing Conservation Sample Program [23097] Location
In use by a major university

Hearing Loss Prevention Program [19046] Location
Hearing conservation program materials

NIOSH Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention Programs [6074] Location
Be implemented for all workers whose unprotected 8-hr TWA exposures equal or exceed 85dBA

Sample Hearing Conservation Program [23120] Location
Sample written program

Sample Program for Hearing Conservation [26674] Location
Example of a 5 page safety program for hearing conservation-

Industrial Hygiene » Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Campus Radiation Safety Manual [27279] Location
77 page manual of radiation safety requirements

Guide for Custodians/Maintenance Personnel Working in Radioactive Areas [pdf] [16830] Location
Primary steps-to be followed by maintenance staff who perform work activities in radioactive labs

Radiation Safety Handbook [27958] Location
Example of a handbook for laboratory radiation safety

Radiation Safety Program [27240] Location
Text of a program in place at a university hospital

Radiological Control Technician Training [21930] Location
Handbook contains recommended training materials

Industrial Hygiene » Respirators
Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.

Checklist for Respiratory Protection Programs [23122] Location
Audit form to assist with program compliance

Model Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program [21136] Location
To assist fire departments in complying with the Respiratory Protection Standard requirement

Model Respiratory Protection Program [17442] Location
Full text of a sample respiratory protection program

Public Sector Respiratory Protection Model Program [21137] Location
Designed to help public employers and employees comply with the Respiratory Protection Standard

Repiratory Protection Manual [pdf] [28500] Location
Text of a sample respiratory protection program

Respiratory Protection Program [23323] Location
Includes sample forms & safety SOP's

Respiratory Protection Program [pdf] [22013] Location
Full text of a sample program in use at a major university includes program review audit

Respiratory Protection Program [27282] Location
Consists of 10 sections plus cleaning and selection criteria materials

Sample Construction Respirator Program [12580] Location
Full text of a fill-in-the-blanks construction respirator program

Sample Respiratory Protection Program [15233] Location
Fill in the blank sample safety program

Sample Respiratory Protection Programs [16340] Location
One for those required to wear a respirator and one for those who voluntarily choose to do so

Technical Guide: Practices for Respiratory Protection [pdf] [26284] Location
Technical information for the safe use of respiratory protection devices & administering respiratory protection programs

Written Programs: Respiratory [23121] Location
Three different respiratory protection program options

Industrial Hygiene » Temperatures
Stress on the body from heat and cold

Heat Stress Monitoring [pdf] [23448] Location
Technical guidance for creating a heat stress monitoring program (pdf)

Industrial Hygiene » Tuberculosis
OSHA and CDC guidelines for control of tuberculosis

Plan for the Prevention of Transmission of Tuberculosis [21661] Location
Full text of a TB control plan

Industrial Hygiene » Ventilation
Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information

Fume Hoods: Design Criteria [16829] Location
Design requirements for fume hoods

Servicing Exhaust Systems in Research Facilities [pdf] [16826] Location
Safety procedures for servicing fume hoods and exhaust systems in research laboratories

Medicine » Infection Control
Infection control in hospitals and healthcare institutions

Medical Center Infection Prevention & Control Policies [pdf] [13474] Location
Full text of a university hospital's infection control policies (pdf)

Medicine » Occupational Medicine
Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

Occupational Health Program [23307] Location
Full text of a university's program

Medicine » Radiation
Resources related to nuclear medicine

Radiation Event Medical Management [14545] Location
Guidance on diagnosis and treatment, decontamination procedures, etc. for health care providers

OSHA » HAZWOPER
OSHA technical resources on hazwoper

Model Health & Safety Plan (HASP) for Clean-up of Facilities Contaminated with Anthrax Spores [23379] Location
Template for the requirements of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard

Sample/Hazardous Waste Management Program [23099] Location
In use at a major university

OSHA » Publications
OSHA fact Sheets, publications, online documents

OR-OSHA Publications [15489] Location
Oregon OSHA publications such as sample safety programs, checklists, newsletter, reports

OSHA » Respirators
OSHA technical resources on respiratory protection

WA-Washington WISHA Sample Respiratory Protection Programs [16599] Location
For Required and Voluntary Use of Respirators

WA-Washington WISHA's Sample Respiratory Protection Program-Required [16598] Location
A guide to assist in complying with WISHA Chapter 296-62 WAC, Part E, Respiratory Protection

OSHA » Safety Programs
OSHA technical resources on safety programs, including motor vehicle safety

CO-Colorado Sample Safety Programs [23106] Location
Download sample safety programs - hazcom, employee emergency plans, LOTO, noise, and other materials

CT-Connecticut OSHA Sample Programs [15232] Location
Fill in the blank sample safety programs

IL-Illinois Sample Written Safety Programs [23108] Location
Also includes a variety of safety checklists

ME-Maine Sample Safety Programs [25125] Location
Sample programs for some of the most commonly needed programs

MO-Missouri Sample OSHA Standard Specific Programs [24272] Location
Confined space, fire prevention, hearing conservation, LOTO, PPE and other sample programs

MT-Montana: Sample Programs and Checklists [15307] Location
Over 100 documents on safety programs

NC-North Carolina Sample Safety Programs [29337] Location
A series of sample safety programs related to construction and to general industry

NE-Nebraska Sample Safety Programs [25056] Location
Downloadable Guideline-Example Written Safety & Health Programs

OK-Oklahoma Public Employee Occupational Safety & Health [23135] Location
Sample written safety programs and materials

OR-Oregon OSHA Publications [12691] Location
Download a series of publications related to safety management

New OSHA Sample Programs - BBP & Hazcom [pdf] [33610] Location
Model plans and programs for the OSHA bloodborne pathogens and hazard communications standards

Updated UT-Utah: Sample Safety Program Materials [12382] Location
Sample programs, posters, job hazard analysis, construction safety materials and more

OSHA » Training
Guidance on safety training presentations, OSHA training requirements, etc.

KY-Kentucky OSHA Instructional Publications [3199] Location
Safety checklists, safety programs, training materials

OSHA » Violence
OSHA technical resources on violence in the workplace

Workplace Violence Prevention Guidelines - Night Retail [1093] Location
OSHA guidelines for preventing workplace violence for night retail establishments

Property » Extinguishers
References on portable fire extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher Selection [23314] Location
Classifications, Characteristics, and Maintenance Requirements for Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguisher Fire Safety Program [28492] Location
Example of the fire extinguisher portion of a fire safety program - includes maximum travel distances

Property » Safety Programs
Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials

Updated Emergency Response Rules [pdf] [26842] Location
Employee rules for fire emergency, disasters, severe weather, etc.

Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Guide [26138] Location
Guidance and sample fire safety program for manufacturing

Updated Fire Protection & Control Rules [pdf] [26841] Location
Employee rules related to fire safety

Model Fire Protection Program [23539] Location
Also includes a Model Fire Protection Assessment Guide

Property Loss Control Program [27867] Location
Guidelines for hot work, fire detection equipment inspection/testing, impairment procedures and more

Sample Fire Prevention Plan [18914] Location
Full text of a campus fire prevention program

Sample Fire Safety Plan Materials [23804] Location
Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more

Risk Mgt » Inland Marine
Equipment breakdown insurance

Tower Manual [pdf] [25470] Location
Manual on management of permanent elevated structures over 20 feet in height

Safety » Agriculture
Large number of agriculture safety bulletins, including dust hazards and control