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Majority of software is free and downloadable from the internet.

Chemicals » Pesticides

Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides

Pesticide Product Information System [14288] ?

File download area for FIFRA section 3 & 24(c) pesticide product information

Claims Management » Health Claims Code Sets

DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding - Medicare payment rates

Disasters » Dam Safety

Dam safety, flood control, etc.

WA-Washington Dam Safety Guidelines [3777] ?

Requirements involved in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams in State of Washington

Disasters » Earthquakes

Earthquake preparation advice

Earthquake Engineering Software [20786] ?

Direct download of earthquake engineering research software source code

Disasters » Insurance

Flood National Flood Insurance Program documents - flood zones

Flood Insurance Library [11018] ?

NFIP application/certification forms, documents and software

Disasters » Pandemic Crisis

Resources for businesses and employees on pandemic crisis management

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Tools for Professionals [35612] ?

Software designed to help state & local public health officials plan, prepare, & practice for the next flu pandemic

Environment » Air Quality

Documents on air quality such as reports, regulations, guides, newsletters, etc.

SCRAM- The Support Center for Regulatory Air Models [12378] ?

Atmospheric dispersion (air quality) models that support regulatory programs required by the CAA

Environment » Hazardous Wastes

Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Protection [14022] ?

Full text of a written hazardous waste program in use by a government agency

Environment » RMP

EPA requirements for Risk Management Plan (RMP)

RMP eSubmit [2792] ?

For use in submitting RMPs

RMP*Comp [13156] ?

Software program you can use to complete the offsite consequence analyses

Environment » Software

Download software for EPA safety & health programs, site-specific sampling

Air Monitoring Software [26931] ?

A series of applications related to emissions monitoring to EPA standards

CalTOX [26956] ?

Computes site-specific health-based soil clean-up concentrations given target risk levels

ECOSAR Ecological Structure Activity Relationships [26949] ?

Estimate the toxicity of chemicals used in industry and discharged into water

EPA Air Compliance Software [26911] ?

A series of software programs related to US EPA air pollution requirements

EPA Enforcement Economic Models [26910] ?

Software used to analyze the financial aspects of enforcement actions

EPA Exposure Assessment Tools and Models [26953] ?

Intended to be used by scientists and engineers familiar with exposure assessment principles

EPA Models [666] ?

Environmental exposure assessment modeling software

ERNS - Emergency Response Notification System [3888] ?

Download ERNS database on notifications of oil discharges and hazardous substances releases

Global Warming Software [22164] ?

Measure and analyze energy consumption and emission reduction opportunities

HRS Quickscore [26929] ?

Software assists in scoring superfund sites using EPA's Hazard Ranking System (HRS)

NEMI National Environmental Methods Index [26913] ?

Compare performance & relative cost of analytical, test and sampling methods for environmental monitoring

NIF National Emissions Inventory Software [26932] ?

Software and tools related to NIF

NOAA Oil Spill ICS Forms [6110] ?

Download the Incident Command System (ICS) - tasks for people during an oil spill

NOAA Software for Oil Spill Responders and Planners [6108] ?

Software from NOAA for oil spills

PBT Profiler [26922] ?

Persistence, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) screening methodology

Practitioner's Tools [3656] ?

Large number of datasets and software programs for environmental professsionals

ReduceIt [26923] ?

Companion Software to Source Reduction Program Potential Manual

Risk Models and Tools [5144] ?

Software tools, data, and documents to facilitate exposure assessment

RMP*eSubmit [6107] ?

For facilities to use in submitting their Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

SD Planner [26917] ?

Self-assessment tool to evaluate, plan for and integrate sustainable development into business processes

Software Tools Available from the Emission Factor and Inventory Group [12369] ?

Support CAA requirements, SARA 313 reporting & other emission testing & assessment activities

Soil Screening Guidance for Radionuclides [6377] ?

Online calculator determines EPA soil screen calculations

State Strategic Elimination Plans for State & Local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs [26933] ?

State and local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPPs)

SWAT Soil and Water Assessment Tool [26935] ?

A river basin scale model developed to quantify the impact of land management practices in large, complex watersheds

Tools for Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention [3887] ?

Software & tools recommended by the EPA for chemical emergency preparedness

TRI-ME Reporting Software [3652] ?

Toxics Release Inventory – Made Easy (TRI-ME) software page

Water9 [26945] ?

Obtain estimates of the total air emissions from the wastes by summing the estimates for individual compounds

WPEM Wall Paint Exposure Assessment Model [26954] ?

Estimates the potential exposure to chemicals emitted from wall paint which is applied using a roller or a brush

Environment » Tanks

EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

TANKS [12380] ?

Software program estimates volatile organic compound (VOC) & hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions

Ergonomics » Software

Ergonomics-related software available for downloading on the internet

ErgoEaser [32137] ?

Software to Analyze and Solve Ergonomic Hazards

NIOSH Lifting Equation [24098] ?

Download the software program

Worksite Task Analysis Tools [25108] ?

A series of worksheets, checklists and resources related to conversions, ergonomics, physical agents, etc.

Financial Risk » Cost Estimating

Online models for estimating the cost of a project, building valuation data, etc

Updated Home Energy Evaluation [2460] ?

Find out if your energy use is above average

Fleet » Drivers

MVRs. FAQ for owner operators. Log books. Driver response time.

Hours-of-Service Rules Log [24649] ?

Driver log application - 8 day log

General Business » Best Practices

Handbooks on more than 2,000 Best Manufacturing Practices (BMP). Benchmarking.

Program Managers Workstation [2729] ?

Software on best practices in manufacturing - either download or run online

General Business » Small Business

Guides, handbooks, tools, forms, software, etc. for small business

Small Business Planner [3002] ?

Information and resources that assists at any stage of the business lifecycle

Health » Medicare

Beneficiary and consumer info

Basics: Medicare - Claims [18053] ?

How to file a Medicare claim, Medicare appeals and grievances, etc

Human Resources » Job Analysis

Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis

O*Net: Occupational Information Network Online [1833] ?

Online database of occupational information - job profiles

Human Resources » Laws

Full text of US Dept of Labor laws and technical reference materials

FLSA Coverage and Employment Status [14679] ?

Tells you whom the FLSA protects

Human Resources » Software

Software to assist with compliance to US Labor Laws

Elaw Advisors: Software to Assist with US Labor Laws [3968] ?

Department of Labor has developed several elaws advisors for US labor laws

O*Net Database & Related Products [2027] ?

Download the database, the transition tables to SOC, etc.

Industrial Hygiene » Biosafety

Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources

Biological Safety [14023] ?

Full text of biosafety policies in use by a government agency

Industrial Hygiene » Respirators

Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.

Establishing a Chemical Cartridge Change Schedule [10039] ?

Understanding the OSHA requirements and establishing a change schedule

OSHA Respiratory Protection Advisor [10419] ?

Evaluate potential respiratory hazards and appropriate controls

Industrial Hygiene » Sampling

Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc

Industrial Hygiene Sampling Guide [pdf] [1051] ?

US Army's Industrial Hygiene Sampling Guide

NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) [1079] ?

Sampling and Analytical Method Evaluation

Industrial Hygiene » Software

Software and online calculators of interest to industrial hygienists

Chemical Reactivity Worksheet [570] ?

Software program used to determine the reactivity of substances or mixtures

EAR Audio and Hearing Loss Demonstration [6666] ?

Requires RealPlayer software

REMIT [7854] ?

Recording and Reporting Occupational Radiation Exposure Data software

SKINPERM Model [11908] ?

Quantitative structure activity relationship for skin permeation (SKINPERM)

Industrial Hygiene » Temperatures

Stress on the body from heat and cold

Occupational Heat Stress & Protective Clothing [25109] ?

In the USA, the ACGIH TLV for heat stress and strain is used

Managed Care » Performance Measures

Measures that evaluate the care provided to patients

Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Quality Indicators (HCUP QI) [9668] ?

Software on outcome, utilization, and access measures for quality improvement

Medicine » Software

Downloadable software for medical professionals

CASA - Clinic Assessment Software Application [24219] ?

Tools for assessing pediatric and adult immunizations

CASA - Clinical Assessment Software Application - Immunizations [2804] ?

Downloadable DOS program - an assessment tool for immunization clinics and providers

Epi Info & Epi Map Software [2800] ?

Downloadable software for public health professionals for epidiological statistical purposes

Epidemiology Software [14865] ?

Download software intended for use by epidemiologists

NIOSH Life Table Analysis System [6220] ?

Software for use in analysis of occupational cohort mortality studies

RAT-STATS [20605] ?

Statistical audit tool used by US Office of Audit Services in the Department of Health & Human Svcs

Medicine » Wound Care

Medical protocols and guidance regarding wound care, pressure ulcers, etc.

PUSH Tool [pdf] [7879] ?

Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH Tool)

OSHA » Ergonomics

OSHA technical resources on ergonomics

OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines [1731] ?

Voluntary guidelines for nursing homes, poultry processing, retail grocery, etc.

OSHA » HAZWOPER

OSHA technical resources on hazwoper

HAZWOPER HASPs [4857] ?

Site-specific HASPs (health and safety plans) for hazardous waste sites

OSHA » Safety Programs

OSHA technical resources on safety programs, including motor vehicle safety

Safety & Health Management Systems eTool [13907] ?

Helps you review and evaluate key aspects of your Safety and Health Program

OSHA » Software

OSHA software to download

Download OSHA eTools [25310] ?

Download the online versions of the eTools

eHASP [24019] ?

OSHA / EPA HASP model plan software for hazardous waste sites

OSHA Asbestos Advisor [8681] ?

Produces guidance on the asbestos standard applies to the workplace and to buildings

OSHA Breakthrough Software [29084] ?

Windows version

OSHA Confined Spaces Advisor [8680] ?

Describes what aspects of the standard applies to specific situations

OSHA eTools [16438] ?

The following downloads are available: eTools and eCATs for training purposes

OSHA eTools and Electronic Products for Compliance Assistance [1115] ?

Download software from OSHA & use online safety advisors

OSHA Fire Safety Advisor [8679] ?

Addresses OSHA's general industry standards for fire safety

OSHA General Industry Lead Advisor [12244] ?

Helps you understand and apply the OSHA standard on Lead in General Industry

OSHA General Industry Lead Advisor [15673] ?

Understand and apply the OSHA standard on Lead in General Industry

OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor [8676] ?

Creates a customized report on the likely hazards & the related OSHA standards for General Industry

OSHA Lead in Construction Advisor [8678] ?

Designed to help business comply with OSHA's lead in construction standard

Updated OSHA Logging Technical Advisor [13908] ?

Helps you understand & apply OSHA standards in the logging industry

OSHA Respiratory Protection Program Advisor [12243] ?

Software to understand OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard

OSHA SafeCare Advisor [13905] ?

Download software to help you understand & apply OSHA standards in nursing homes

OSHA Silica Technical Advisor [13909] ?

Download software to help you understand & apply OSHA standards for silica

Property » Energy

Tools, resources, guidance on energy efficient solutions for buildings

Energy Star for Industry [21784] ?

Tools to measure your current energy & financial performance & potential for improvement

Property » Fire Engineering

Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection

Fire on the Web [901] ?

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) information and software

Reference » Graphics

Download thousands of graphics including buttons and backgrounds

Microsoft Images [3081] ?

Shared images

Reference » Must Have Software

Download software needed to navigate and view information on the internet

Adobe Acrobat: Download Reader Software [937] ?

Download software to read pdf files

FreeZip [12779] ?

Zip utility for compression and decompression of files and directories in Windows 95/98/NT

Updated Microsoft Internet Explorer: Download Browser [661] ?

Download browser software

Microsoft Office Viewer Software [34105] ?

Download viewers for Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Mozilla [19327] ?

Download the Mozilla website browser

Netscape Navigator - Download Browser Software [725] ?

Download browser software

OpenOffice.org [20276] ?

Sun's version of MS Office - open source code

PKZip [2908] ?

Used to open zip files (fees)

Privacy Bird Software [11995] ?

Searches for privacy policies at every website you visit

Yahoo Messenger [16677] ?

Chat client - also allows pc-to-phone calls anywhere in the US

Risk Mgt » Catastrophes

Insurance claims data related to natural catastrophic occurrences in the USA

HAZUS-MH Loss Estimation Software [16797] ?

Risk assessment software program for analyzing potential losses from floods, hurricane winds and earthquakes

Risk Mgt » Insurance

Commercial property and casualty insurance industry issues

Insurance Broker Score Sheet [11335] ?

Download this workbook for use in evaluating broker presentations

Risk Mgt » Insurance Technology

Information technology for the insurance industry

Loss Trending Tool [13525] ?

Obtain rough estimate of future losses based on historical losses - MS Excel worksheet

Risk Mgt » Weather Risk

The management of risk from extreme movements of temperature and climate

CME Group Weather Products [30746] ?

Temperature-related Weather futures and options on 42 cities throughout the world

COLA Technical Reports [30741] ?

Earth scientists' work on interdisciplinary research related to variability and predictability of earth's climate

Environmental Finance [30747] ?

Monthly news and analysis on a broad range of environmental issues including weather risk management

GrADS - Grid Analysis and Display System [30740] ?

Software used for easy access, manipulation, and visualization of earth science data

Institute of Global Environment and Society [30742] ?

Focuses on taking climate modeling and data assimilation techniques and improving interseasonal and annual forecasting

Weather Risk - Introduction [30753] ?

An introduction to the management of weather risk

Weather Risk - Investments [30751] ?

Case studies and research

Weather Risk - Pricing Weather Derivatives [pdf] [30752] ?

On modelling and pricing weather derivatives

Weather Risk - Pricing Weather Derivatives for Agricultural Risk Management [pdf] [30749] ?

This study develops a pricing model that considers weather derivatives to be the same as any other financial asset

Weather Risk - Weather-Linked Bonds [pdf] [30750] ?

Paper examines a variety of models applicable to agriculture

Weather Risk Glossary [30743] ?

Definitions to weather risk terms

Weather Risk Management [pdf] [30745] ?

Discusses methods of hedging with over-the-counter weather derivatives - HDD swaps and options

What Every CFO Needs to Know About Weather Risk Managemen [pdf] [30758] ?

An in-depth look at the impact of weather on today’s business

What is Weather Risk? [30748] ?

An overview of weather hedging and weather risk management

Safety » Construction

Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

Safety Requirements for Contractors on the St Lawrence Seaway [pdf] [27251] ?

Contractors working on the locks, canals and channels are required to follow these safety requirements

Safety » Equipment

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

MSHA Fire Suppression and Fire Protection Advisor [12371] ?

Understand MSHA's fire protection and suppression requirements for underground coal mines

Safety » Machine Guarding

Machine safeguarding materials

Basic Guidelines for Machine Guarding [6711] ?

Basic rules for machine and equipment operation

Safety » Needlesticks

Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices

EPINet Software [14743] ?

Download the software here

Safety » PPE

Workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programs

Personnel Protection Policies [14021] ?

Full text of written PPE policies in use by a government agency

Safety » Swimming

Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention

Scubing Diving Dive Tables Explained [11891] ?

Aids in mastering Dive Tables

Safety Mgt » Software

Download demos and software related to workplace safety

CARVER+Shock - Food Defense Tool [31697] ?

Software designed to assist food processors improve food security

Crashworthiness Software [21150] ?

Used in NHTSA research studies

Emergency Response Guidebook Software [10028] ?

PC version of the North-American Emergency Response Guidebook

FluAid Software [31704] ?

Provides a range of estimates of impact in terms of deaths, hospitalizations and outpatient visits due to pandemic flu

FluSurge Spreadsheet [31705] ?

Provides estimates of the surge in demand for hospital-based services during the next influenza pandemic

FluWorkLoss Software [31703] ?

Estimates the potential number of days lost from work due to an influenza pandemic

HazCom Writer [32903] ?

NIOSH combined the MSHA and OSHA versions of the HazCom Helper into one easy-to-use tool

I-BEAM: Indoor Air Quality Building Education and Assessment Model [25744] ?

Software provides guidance for managing IAQ in commercial buildings

NIOSH Certified Equipment List [3976] ?

Access the NIOSH Certified Equipment List

SOIC - Standardized Occupation & Industry Coding Software [34749] ?

Automates the coding process for industry& occupation (I&O) narratives from death certificates, cancer registries, etc

WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders [37608] ?

Software to assist first responders in hazardous materials incidents

Statistics » Mortality

Statistical data on mortality by occupation, industry, injury deaths, etc.

United States Life Tables [24600] ?

Period life tables for the United States based on age-specific death rates

Technology » DBMS

Technical resources related to database management - such as mySQL

MySQL [15704] ?

Download MySQL source code

Technology » Internet Software

Download the most popular, newest and top picks of software available on the web

Shareware [1632] ?

Download the latest and most popular shareware available on the internet

TUCOWS [2748] ?

Provides download access to internet software including reviews of the software

Technology » Operating Systems

Operating systems technical information - Linux, Windows NT, etc.

The Apache Software Foundation [15698] ?

Download Apache source code

Technology » Web Page Programming

Libraries of CGI scripts, JavaScript, Perl, VBScript, etc & programming guidance

HotScripts [15700] ?

Catalogues the most popular web page programming scripts

Perl [15697] ?

Download Perl source code - Perl reference sources

PHP [15703] ?

Official website for PHP information

Script Search [15701] ?

One of the largest CGI libraries available - thousands of CGIs & scripts listed






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