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Materials devoted to safety, health & injury prevention related to emergency response


There are 19 other categories related to Emergency Management / Rescue Safety in the Libraries & Directories.

8 Procedures to Protect Responders [26430] 8 Procedures to Protect Responders : Resource Info
Eight specific areas of safety concern for first responders

Chemical and Biological Respiratory Protection Workshop Report [22436] Chemical and Biological Respiratory Protection Workshop Report : Resource Info
Results of a NIOSH, DOD and OSHA sponsored workshop

Disaster Site Management [23340] Disaster Site Management : Resource Info
Suggested Health & Safety Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites

Divers Beware [26226] Divers Beware : Resource Info
Training Dives Present Serious Hazards to Fire Fighters

Emergency Incident Rehabilitation [25078] Emergency Incident Rehabilitation : Resource Info
Program to provide adequate rest and rehydration to first responders during emergency operations

Emergency Medical Services [24056] Emergency Medical Services : Resource Info
Access to selected articles from this magazine for emergency responders

Emergency Response Resources [9994] Emergency Response Resources : Resource Info
A database of materials devoted to safety, health & injury prevention related to emergency response

Emergency Vehicle Model Procedures for Hurricanes [pdf] [34110] Emergency Vehicle Model Procedures for Hurricanes : Resource Info
Text of policies and procedures for rescue operations using emergency vehicles in hurricanes and tropical storms

Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative [pdf] [32284] Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative : Resource Info
US Fire Administration

Eye Hazards for Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery [22526] Eye Hazards for Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery : Resource Info
Minimum Eye Protection Guidelines

Updated FEMA Training for First Responders [24058] FEMA Training for First Responders : Resource Info
Prepares state and local first responders to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from catastrophes

FEMA's Role in Urban Search-and-Rescue (US&R) [27381] FEMA
FEMA's search-and-rescue support

Fire Rescue Safety Magazine [32289] Fire Rescue Safety Magazine : Resource Info
Selected articles from the magazine

General Recommendations for Working in Disaster Areas [30210] General Recommendations for Working in Disaster Areas : Resource Info
For workers who respond to disasters

Guidance for Prehospital Emergency Services of Radiation Emergencies [22466] Guidance for Prehospital Emergency Services of Radiation Emergencies : Resource Info
Guidance at the scene of the accident

Guide for the Selection of Communication Equipment for Emergency First Responders [22552] Guide for the Selection of Communication Equipment for Emergency First Responders : Resource Info
Communication equipment for use with chemical &biological protective clothing & respiratory equipment

Guide for the Selection of Personal Protection Equipment for Emergency First Responders [22553] Guide for the Selection of Personal Protection Equipment for Emergency First Responders : Resource Info
Advice on PPE duration of protection, dexterity/mobility, launderability, and use/reuse

Handling Human Remains [pdf] [27677] Handling Human Remains : Resource Info
Safety and health recommendations for those handling human remains

HAZMAT Resources for Emergency Responders [32825] HAZMAT Resources for Emergency Responders : Resource Info
Chemical service hotline for emergency incidents involving chemicals and hazardous materials

Hurricane Hazard Exposure and Risk Assessment Matrix [27676] Hurricane Hazard Exposure and Risk Assessment Matrix : Resource Info
Safety and health hazard controls for hurricane response and recovery work

Hurricane Response and Cleanup Worker Safety [27686] Hurricane Response and Cleanup Worker Safety : Resource Info
Safety and health guidance for workers involved in responding to hurricanes

Hybrid Vehicles and First-Responder Safety [32281] Hybrid Vehicles and First-Responder Safety : Resource Info
Be aware of the potential for injury through electrolyte spillage and electric shock

Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents [22530] Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents : Resource Info
Outlines general principles for hazard recognition, chemical exposure, and personal protective equipment

Managing Worker Fatigue During Disaster Operations [35806] Managing Worker Fatigue During Disaster Operations : Resource Info
Guidance incudes a fatigue management risk assessment tool and sample incident-specific fatigue management plan

Meth Lab Emergency Response Safety [31939] Meth Lab Emergency Response Safety : Resource Info
What emergency responders should do when encountering meth labs

MUTCD Part 6. Temporary Traffic Control [32285] MUTCD Part 6. Temporary Traffic Control : Resource Info
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] [26235] MUTCD: Control of Traffic Through Traffic Incident Management Areas : Resource Info
Text of US DOT requirements for temporary traffic control (TTC) areas

National Urban Search and Rescue Response System [8069] National Urban Search and Rescue Response System : Resource Info
EMA's emergency urban search & rescue services

Occupational Health and the Disaster Response Worker [24295] Occupational Health and the Disaster Response Worker : Resource Info
Health and safety guidance for first responders

OSHA Disaster Situation Reports [30212] OSHA Disaster Situation Reports : Resource Info
Summary of Activity Sampling Data and Safety and Health Monitoring Information in Disaster Areas

Pocket Guide for Responders to Ionizing Radiation Terrorism [pdf] [23471] Pocket Guide for Responders to Ionizing Radiation Terrorism : Resource Info
Downloadable pocket guide concerns terrorism with ionizing radiation

Protecting Emergency Responders [26338] Protecting Emergency Responders : Resource Info
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 [pdf] [32843] Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies : Resource Info
Provides guidance for employers and their security personnel, who may be involved in the emergency response

Protecting Yourself While Helping Others [pdf] [27679] Protecting Yourself While Helping Others : Resource Info
Safety and health recommendations for rescuers

Rescue from Submerged Vehicles [15205] Rescue from Submerged Vehicles : Resource Info
How to rescue persons trapped in submerged vehicles

Updated Rescue Standards [33537] Rescue Standards : Resource Info
A series of minimum standards documents for first responders

Respirators & Protective Clothing Guidelines for Bioterrorism First Response [20294] Respirators & Protective Clothing Guidelines for Bioterrorism First Response : Resource Info
Advice for first responders from the US CDC

Roadway Incident Safety Checklist [pdf] [26231] Roadway Incident Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Any first responder working along side any type of roadway runs the risk of being struck by a motorist

Search & Rescue Safety Hazards [30209] Search & Rescue Safety Hazards : Resource Info
For search and rescue workers who respond to disasters

Secondary Explosive Devices [27378] Secondary Explosive Devices : Resource Info
Standard guidelines on how to handle an incident involving secondary explosive devices

Standard Fire Orders [34111] Standard Fire Orders : Resource Info
Text of fire safety rules for structural firefighters

State Move Over Laws [32287] State Move Over Laws : Resource Info
Summary chart of various state move over laws

Structural Collapse [27379] Structural Collapse : Resource Info
Hazards to be aware of concerning incidents involving structural collapse

Structural Collapse - Emergency Personnel Guide [27380] Structural Collapse - Emergency Personnel Guide : Resource Info
Risks to consider with incidents involving structural collapse

Structural Collapse - Fire Fighter Guide [27382] Structural Collapse - Fire Fighter Guide : Resource Info
Preventing injuries and deaths of fire fighters due to structural collapse

Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program [24296] Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program : Resource Info
Response to emergency incidents resulting from the shipment of radioactive materials

Vehicle Rescue Safety [26230] Vehicle Rescue Safety : Resource Info
Responding To/Returning From Safety




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Chemical Safety / Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams

Construction Safety / Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources

Health Care Safety / Disaster Management
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities

Occupational Medicine / Emergency Medicine
Clinical resources on emergency medicine

Occupational Medicine / First Aid
Full text of first aid manuals and handouts

Terrorism / Bioterrorism
Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism



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