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» USA Federal Government
Online access to manuals in use by the USA federal government.
Aviation Safety » Airport Safety
Safety hazards and controls in aviation
Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors
Chemical Safety » Asbestos Safety
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.
Safety requirements for the demolition, removal, encapsulation and disposal of ACM
Chemical Safety » Hazardous Waste
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Workplace safety manual for hazardous waste sites
Chemical Safety » Labeling Chemicals
Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more
Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review
Chemical Safety » Pesticide Safety
Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides
Federal Register notices outlining the requirements
Chemical Safety » Tank Safety
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response policy directives on underground storage tanks
Construction Safety » Blasting Safety
Technical materials on explosives, blasting agents and detonators
Construction Safety » Jobsite Safety
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)
Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials
Construction Safety » OSHA Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
Databases » Maps
Online maps with interactive functions for the US and worldwide
Disaster Safety » Winter Safety
Extreme cold and ice storm disaster safety, winter storm preparation
Environmental Health » EPA Enforcement
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
Provides EPA inspectors with a method for conducting inspections
Equipment Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Crane and hoist safety program materials
Equipment Safety » OSHA Machinery
OSHA technical resources for machine guarding
OSHA's manual on the concepts and techniques of machine safeguarding
Equipment Safety » Welding Safety
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Ergonomics » Ergo Hazards
Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Ergonomics » Lifting Hazards
Guidance on how to control manual handling hazards in the workplace
For managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers
Fire Safety » Fire Engineering
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Magazine articles to assist architectural and engineering firms
Fire Safety » Fire Programs
Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials
How-to technical field manual for heavy fire brigades
Fleet Safety » Driver Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for fleet program operations
This manual is designed for policing officials who are involved in police traffic services
Full text of the CDL manual used by the US military
Health Care Safety » Disaster Management
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities
Full text of US Army manual on medical support services for nuclear, biological & chemical warfare
Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties and Conventional Military Chemical Injuries
Health Care Safety » Health Care Bioterrorism
Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides
US Army handbook on medical response to biological warfare for healthcare providers
Health Care Safety » Hospital Safety
Sample worker safety programs & guidance on pollution elimination in hospitals
Health Care Safety » Medical Devices
FDA regulatory guidance for manufacturers of medical devices
FDA guidance on the basic regulatory requirements that all manufacturers and importers must consider
Guidance to FDA inspectors on medical device Quality System/GMP Regulation (QS/GMP) audits
Guidance to the FDA field staff conducting bioresearch monitoring inspections for IVD devices
This guidance document represents the FDA's current thinking on MQSA audits
Guidance to the FDA field staff to assess a medical device manufacturer's compliance
Guidance to FDA investigators regarding EMC & how it's addressed in a manufacturer's QS/QMP
Provide FDA personnel with technical background in a specific piece of equipment
Manual to assist small business manufacturers of medical devices in FDA compliance
Mechanism for FDA to identify and monitor significant adverse events involving medical devices
FDA premarket notification [510(k)] requirements for In Vitro medical devices
Manufacturers must follow certain requirements and regulations once devices are on the market
FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Requirements Quality System (QS) Regulation Information
Industry Standards » ADA Rules
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials
Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals
Industry Standards » UPC Standards
Information about Universal Product Code Standards - NOT the text of the stds
Insurance Loss Control » Managing Risk
Concepts, issues, principles, and theories of risk management
Manual used by the US military for risk management planning procedures
Insurance Loss Control » Product Liability
Insurance articles, legal resources related to product liability
Outlines medical device FDA GMP requirements for the manufacture of computerized devices
A Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers on Product Recall Requirements
Primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and special investigations
A reference document for FDA enforcement procedures, practices & policy guidance - recalls, etc
Contains FDA compliance policy and regulatory action guidance for FDA staff
Job Analysis » Job Descriptions
Full text of sample job descriptions
General Schedule (GS) (white collar) and Federal Wage System (FWS) (blue collar)
Marine Safety » Marine Safety Manuals
Sample marine safety programs, crewman's handbook, etc
Occupational Medicine » Code Sets
DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding - Medicare payment rates
National correct coding methodologies to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims
Occupational Medicine » Emergency Medicine
Clinical resources on emergency medicine
Patients with psychiatric symptoms requiring immediate attention frequently present in the emergency department
Occupational Medicine » First Aid
Full text of first aid manuals and handouts
Field first aid guidance - what to do before medical personnel arrive
Occupational Medicine » Medicare
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services - directories, fees, contracts
Download various Medicare and Medicaid manuals - full text
What long-term care services are available, how much you can expect to pay, what financing options are available
Occupational Medicine » Occupational Health
Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine
Providesguidance for BBP programs and medical surveillance
Occupational Medicine » Pharmaceuticals
Clinical resources on pharmacology
Occupational Medicine » Textbooks
Online access to the full text of books used by medical professionals
Full text of the US Navy's manual for general medical officers
Publications » USA Government News
Publications produced by the US government
The official source site for Army Administrative Forms and Publications
Radiation Safety » EMF Hazards
Electromagnetic field radiation reference materials
Guidance from the FCC on a variety of topics such as transmitting antenna RF emission safety
Recreation Safety » Swimming Safety
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
Respiratory Safety » OSHA Sampling
OSHA sampling techniques, guidelines, and resources
Includes fully validated inorganic and organic methods plus, partially validated methods
Respiratory Safety » Sampling
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc
Safety Programs » Safety Programs
Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals
Safety manuals and directives created by the US Marine Corps
Safety Training » Fleet Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum
Security » Security Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for security program operations
Full text of a field manual for lighting, lock & key, alarm systems, security forces and much more
Specific Industries » Railroad Safety
Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.
Statistics » Safety Statistics
Government and industry sources of statistical data on workplace safety
Manual explaining Bureau of Labor Statistics OSHA occupational injury and illness rates
Statistics » Statistical References
Statistical textbooks, lectures, calculators, tutorials and more
US Laws » FDA Laws
Full text of 21 CFR Food & Drug regulations - FDA Food Code, etc.
Text of inspection manuals used by FDA field investigators and inspectors
US OSHA » OSHA Compliance
OSHA inspection procedures, decisions, citations profile, etc.
US OSHA » OSHA Manuals
Full text of OSHA technical manuals
For the recordkeeping rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2001
Sets out instructions for States in developing strategic and annual performance plans
Full text access to OSHA directives - listed numerically with descriptive titles
Provides the overall policy framework for SGEs activities
Framework of policy and procedure for administering the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs
US OSHA » OSHA VPP
Voluntary Protection Program federal/state safety program recognition program
Text of the manual for the Voluntary Protection Program
Wellness Programs » Hospice
Resources for health care professionals and consumers on hospices
Wellness Programs » Stress Management
Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions
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