Special Resources
» Handouts:
» Environmental Health & Safety
Materials suitable for use to create handouts in training sessions for employees or staff.
Agriculture Safety » Ag Safety Materials
Agriculture safety bulletins, training materials, and other technical resources
On-farm food safety practices questions to ask when purchasing fresh produce directly from farms
Series of articles provide safety information
Information on safety and health issues in agriculture, forestry and fishing
Agriculture Safety » Farm Machinery Safety
Farm equipment safety, tractor safety, ROPS, baler safety, etc.
Agriculture Safety » Landscaping Safety
Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries and landscaping services
Jobsite toolbox talks and checklists for machines used in landscaping
Alerts » Safety Alerts
Safety and health hazard alerts
Bulletins that tell employers about potential workplace safety hazards
Aviation Safety » Medical Aviation
Medical requirements for pilot licensing
Biological Safety » Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources
Chemical Safety » Lead Safety
Information and resources on lead and lead poisoning
Chemical Safety » Pesticide Safety
Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides
Seires of leaflets primarily used as a training aid for employees
Advice on compliance with implementation of the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 relating to pesticide use in schools
Tailgate training tip sheets on pesticide safety training for agricultural workers
Construction Safety » Construction Ergonomics
Construction work & work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Construction Safety » Contractor Safety Manual
Sample construction safety programs, rules, policies, checklists, SOPs
Construction Safety » Demolition Safety
Guidance on demolition safety
Safety & Maintenance Inspection Checklists for Demoliton Equipment - plus toolbox talks
For employee safety to reduce risk of injury at the demolition job site
Construction Safety » Jobsite Safety
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
Construction Safety » OSHA Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
Worker safety handout describes safety hazards and controls for concrete work
Databases » Safety Materials
Internet databases of workplace safety and health documents, statistics, etc.
Training materials, checklists, lessons learned and much more on construction safety
Disaster Safety » Earthquake Safety
Earthquake preparation advice
Outlines items recommended for a Quake Kit to prepare for earthquakes
Prevention guide to promote personal safety and health before, during & after an earthquake
Disaster Safety » Flood Safety
Flood hazard mitigation materials
Consumer guide to assist with flood cleanup safety and much more
Disaster Safety » Natural Hazards
Fact sheets on floods, earthquakes, hailstorms, hurricanes, windstorms, etc
Series of 12 guides to promote health & safety before, during & after emergencies & disasters
Disaster Safety » Storm Safety
Reference materials on thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hail
Disaster Safety » Winter Safety
Extreme cold and ice storm disaster safety, winter storm preparation
Brochure on cold weather injury prevention guidelines
Emergency Management » Disaster Planning
Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides
Environmental Health » Drinking Water
Requirements on ground water and drinking water quality
Basic Information about Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants and Indicators
Equipment Safety » Elevator Safety
Elevator, escalator and moving walkway safety
List of regulated elevating devices made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000
Equipment Safety » Forklift Safety
Forklift safety program materials
Western Australia resources on the requirements of standards related to forklift accident prevention at loading docks
Equipment Safety » Ladders-Platforms
Ladder and work platform safety
Equipment Safety » Mobile Equipment Safety
Construction equipment safety hazards and controls
Equipment Safety » Tool Safety
Safety fact sheets and tips on the safe use of hand and power tools
Safety practices that should be observed when working with cutting tools
For the safe use of hand tools, electric tools, pneumatic tools and hydraulic tools
Equipment Safety » Welding Safety
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Safety practices that should be observed when welding with oxyacetylene gas
Ergonomics » Computer Ergonomics
Computer use hazards and guidelines
Tips on safe keyboard and mouse use with photos and suggestions for improving unsafe postures
Ergonomics » Ergonomics Programs
Resources and references on ergonomics programs
Ergonomics » Lifting Hazards
Guidance on how to control manual handling hazards in the workplace
A series of safety talks and tips related to safe lifting and back safety
Fire Safety » Boilers
Boiler and pressure vessel safety materials
Series of safety bulletins related to the repair and maintenance of boilers & pressure vessels
Fire Safety » Fire Engineering
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Dry hydrants provide an easy access to fill tank trucks regardless of weather
Fire Safety » Fire Prevention
Fire safety programs, checklists and reference materials
Fleet Safety » Defensive Driving
Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks
Graphic of truck illustrates its blind spots and points out safe driving tips
Safety materials to promote safe driving of workers
Vehicle safety fact sheets and driving tips from the National Safety Council
Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks
Safety messages from Illinois State Police on traffic, highway, fleet, bicycle, motorcycle, crime
Fleet Safety » Traffic Research
Traffic safety research reports
Fleet Safety » Vehicle Maintenance
Guidance & checklists for vehicle preventive maintenance procedures
Food Safety » Restaurants
Safety talks and information for restaurants and food operations
Health Care Safety » Needlestick Injuries
Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
For designing, implementing and evaluating a sharps injury prevention program
Laboratory Safety » Lab Training
Tutorials and training materials related to laboratory safety
Marine Safety » Boating Safety
Resources on boating and marine safety
Occupational Medicine » First Aid
Full text of first aid manuals and handouts
Physical Hazards » Heat Stress
Stress on the body from heat and cold
Physical Hazards » Slips and Falls
Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces
Safety module on increasing safety awareness in the area of slips and falls
PPE Programs » Hearing Protection
Guidance on ear plugs, ear muffs and other hearing protection devices
Radiation Safety » Workplace Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
Recreation Safety » Swimming Safety
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
Respiratory Safety » Mold Hazards
Guidance on indoor air quality and molds
Guidelines for response to clean water damage within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth
Safety Forms » Safety Forms
Forms used by safety departments
Safety Training » Disaster Training
Training materials on the topic of emergency and disaster preparedness
Handout for employees on what they should do in the event of an emergency
Safety Training » Ergonomics Training
Training guides that simplify ergonomics concepts for the average worker
Explanation of the symptoms and prevention guidelines for computer-related RSIs
For construction and for general business - guides, handouts, posters
Download a series of training leaflets realted to work-related ergonomics disorders
Safety Training » Fleet Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum
Safety Training » OSHA Training
Guidance on safety training presentations, OSHA training requirements, etc.
Address a range of potential hazards that come from working in today's workplaces
Safety Training » Safety Handouts
Safety bulletins & tool box talks for workplace, home, personal & off-the-job
Canadian government occupational safety and health bulletins
Hazard tip sheets and guidance materials related to control of health and safety hazards
A series of toolbox talks related to ergonomics and industrial hygiene topics
Series of documents outlining controls for wood dust, solvent vapors, chemical hazards and more
Fact sheets, tips related to fire safety in the home including seasonal fire safety
Safety bulletins on topics related to fleet safety, construction safety and workers health & safety
Safe practices in the motion picture and television industry
Series of safety, loss control and risk management bulletins, checklists, etc.
For property, general liability, WC, commercial auto, professional liabilty and product liability
Over 50 safety fact sheets on playground safety, driving safety, health, etc.
Large variety of articles provide safety management guidance & technical information, plus clip art
A series of safety handouts on food service, warehousing and storage, construction safety and general safety
Workplace safety documents that assist with in-house training or plans for compliance
Listings of telephone numbers & addresses for government, private & nonprofit safety organizations
Online safety publications from Oregon OSHA - many are construction-related
A wide selection of technical workplace safety and regulatory information
A set of guides related to workplace safety topics
Includes checklists as well as a series of loss control bulletins
Safety Training » Safety Training
Guidance on safety training presentations, training requirements, etc.
Materials for safety talks and other mine safety training materials
One hour safety training presentations in MS PowerPoint format
Safety Training » Spanish Safety
Safety bulletins, handouts and materials in Spanish
Farm safety, pesticide safety, landscape safety and many more training materials in Spanish
Toolbox talks for employers to deliver job safety training to Hispanic workers
Safety Training » Toolbox Talks
Handouts suitable for employee training at job sites
These topics are designed to recommend safe work practices and guide you in developing good safety habits
Employee fact sheet on how to recognize and avoid the hazards from electrocution
Also includes topics on work tools, heavy equipment, shop safety and more
The primary focus is on the construction industry - some also in Spanish
Covers equipment and tool safety, personal safety, fire safety, etc.
Brief safety topics that can be discussed at your company safety meetings
Specific Industries » Industry Safety
Safety and health hazards & controls in specific industries
Specific Industries » Office Safety
Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.
Statistics » Highway Safety Data
Statistics on highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs, etc.
1998-1992 traffic-related motor vehicle crash statistics
Wellness Programs » Weight Control
Dietary guidelines for healthy diet and weight control
Large number of fact sheets related to food safety, nutrition, etc.
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