Resources & Links

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• Associated Builders and Contractors (http://www.abc.org/)
• Association of General Contractors (http://www.agc.org/)
• American Society of Safety Engineers (http://www.asse.org/)
• Puget Sound Area Safety Summit (http://www.smartwa.org/safety/psass)
• Washington State Commission of Masonary Contractors (http://www.masonconf.com/)

First of all, check out our safety blog. Updated every workday, it contains news, opinions, updates, etc... related to home safety, personal safety and industry safety. Check it out daily.

There are many, many important and relevant sites on the web today to help you as you strive to update your safety program and maintain a good safety record. We have tried here to put together a list of those links which might be of interest to you.

If there are any links that you think should be added here please email them to us and we will consider adding them.

Also if there are other resources that you would like to see added please let us know and we will do what we can to help.

We hope that you will bookmark this page and use it as your gateway to the best the web has to offer in the way of safety.

General Information Links

WISHA Washington Department of Labor and Industries Website

OSHA

This is the first site that you should check out. Online resources, OSHA regulations, downloadable overheads and handouts, downloadable programs to help you with your safety program and much much, more.
For a complete index of all the topics covered (and there are a lot of them) go to The OSHA Content Page

• OSHA Publications
  A very long list of downloadable forms, booklets, posters, guides, FAQs and documents on a large variety of safety issues.
  
• Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Resources for Employers and Employees - This OSHA resource guide aims to be the most comprehensive free guide available and do the legwork of making complying with OSHA as easily as possible.
• The National Archives and Records Administration
  Searchable database of the Codes of Federal Regulations.
  
• The NIOSH Home Page
  The National Intitute of Occupational Safety and Health home page with a searchable index, many documents and downloadable files and programs relating to safety in the workplace.
  
• University of Virginia Office of Environmental Health and Safety
  A great site covering a wide variety of workplace safety issues
  (fall protection, Asbestos, Lock out Tag out, PPE, respiratory, etc.. Also includes a downloadable Hazard Assessment Survey)
  
• American Industrial Hygiene Association
• American National Standards Institute
• American Society of Safety Engineers
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• US Dept. of Labor
• US Dept. of Transportation
• Environmental Protection Agency
• International Code Council
• International Organization for Standardization
• National Fire Protection Association
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• The National Safety Council
• Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association
  The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association, Inc. (VPPPA) is the leading organization dedicated to cooperative occupational safety, health and environmental management systems. 
  
• Ergonomics
• Ergonomics in the workplace
  What is being done to address the problem of ergonomics in the various industries. tentative solutions and upcoming regulations.
  
• UCLA Ergonomics
  A great site with good studies and solutions to various ergonomic issues
• Cornell Universite Ergonomics Checklist
  A checklist to be used to assess and deal with potential ergonomic issues.
  
• Personal Protective Equipment
  
  • Recommendations for Chemical Protective Clothing
    An excellent NIOSH guide to help you get the right protective clothing based on the chemical(s) your workers are beingg exposed to.
    
• MSDS Sheets online
  • MSDS Sheets online
    An online MSDS resource hosted by the Department of Physics, Kansas State University.
    
• Fall Protection
• OSHA Fall Protection Information
  
• Eye & Face Protection
  
• OSHA Eye and Face Protection page
  
• Hearing Protection
  • OSHA Manual on Hearing Protection
    The OSHA Technical Manual on noise abatement and hearing protection
    
  • Howard Leight Online Hearing Protection Selector
    Answer some questions and figure out which type of hearing protection is best for you.
    
• Respiratory
• Respiratory Standard
• Respiratory Fit Test form for Stannic Chloride (Irritant Smoke) in .pdf format
• Online Medical Evaluation (provided by 3M
• Construction
  
• Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
• Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health
• Tools & Free online Training
  • Free Training Powerpoints from Compliance and Safety
  • OSHA's SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH TRAINING PROGRAM
  • Hazards Control Computer Assisted Instruction
• Fire Safety
  • Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities: What to Do When Emergency Weather Strikes
  • Fire Safety for Kids: Sparky the Fire Dog
  • Open Campfire Safety Rules
  • How to Prepare for a Wildfire
  • Driving to Safety: The Car Owner’s Guide to Emergency Evacuation
  • Survive the Unthinkable if Wildfire Threatens Your Home
  • Home Fire Safety for Older Adults
  • Fireplace and Chimney Problems, Tips & Prevention
  • Burn Prevention and Fire Safety Tips
  • Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration and Repair - Average Costs
  • Burns: First Aid for Pets
  • Fire Safety: Early Lessons Save Young Lives
  • The Ultimate Guide to Fire-Safe Landscaping
  • The Ultimate Fire Safety and Disabilities Guide
  • 20 Free Online Tools to Help Your Family Develop a Fire Safety Plan
  • Safe Cleanup of Fire Ash and Debris

• Electrical
  • To purchase the NFPA Manual

• Other Safety Training Resources

• Osha compliance training organization helps industries maintain compliance with federal labor laws. Sells safety training videos and planning manuals.
• http://www.easysafetyschool.com - OSHA Training online. Hazwoper, OSHA 10, and more...
• www.osha-pros.com - OSHA training and inspection services provided throughout the USA 
• www.osha10hourtraining.com - OSHA 10 hour training classes conducted at your location, or taken online.
• www.osha30hourtraining.com - OSHA 30 hour training classes conducted at your location, or taken online.
• www.confinedspaceentrytraining.com - Confined space training conducted at your site.
• Nursing Education Wilderness First Aid & First Responder - (http://www.nursegroups.com/wilderness-first-aid).
• Patient Assistance: A Health Care Career Guide for Kids & Teens - (http://www.patientassistance.com/health-care-career-guide-for-kids-teens.html).

Other links

• Helping Mesothelioma Patients Worldwide - Mesothelioma Treatment Community of TreatMesothelioma.org is dedicated to the assistance and guidance of asbestos and mesothelioma victims around the world. We exist to not only inspire hope during these unbearable times but to also provide palliative care and comprehensive information through our website, resources, and educational videos. By being the largest resource for mesothelioma treatment options and complementary therapies for cancer, we are designed to help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy..

• Asbestos.com - The leading Mesothelioma Cancer Resource website committed to spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer and malignant mesothelioma.
• http://www.mesothelioma.com/ - The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance with resources for patients and their families
• Asbestos Trust Fund - Helping victims and their families affected by mesothelioma cancer.
• https://www.mesotheliomatreatmentcenters.org/ - Search For a Mesothelioma Cancer Center. Find the Best Treatments & Doctors.
• Covert Surveillance - Robin Hood Solutions Limited, is a commercial security agency specialising in close protection, covert surveillance and electronic surveillance.
• Workplace Safety Toolkit - Quizes, tutorials, downloads, pdfs, checklists.... this site will keep you busy for a long time (Thanks for the link suggestion Andrea).
• Safety Checklist for Home Owners and Home Buyers
• Guarding Minds @ Work (http://www.psmt.ca/eng/info/index) - set of comprehensive resources "designed to protect and promote psychological health and safety in the workplace" (straight from the site!) I noticed the page was lacking in resources for promoting mental health in the workplace, so this site should do the trick.
• Home Hazards (https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/homehazards/) - Fun interactive resource that allows people to get a visual understanding of hazards in the house. Good for home owners and families wanting to learn more about home safety.
• Occupational Safety Council of America (http://www.osca.com) - OSCA provides safety consulting, computer based training and employee testing services.
• Elderly Drivers Checklist lists out a lot of warning signs (behavioral and medical) so you can use this to assess whether or not your loved one may need an intervention.
• This Senior Driving Safety guide has tips on safety and covers how to be an independent driver as long as possible, how to have that give-up-the-keys talk, and how to get around without a car (see also Adjusting to Life without Driving).
• Hurricane Preparedness
  • How to Drive Safely Before, During and After a Hurricane Disaster 
  • Hurricane Checklist for Business 
  • Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Parents 
  • Hurricane Safety for Construction Sites 
  • Emergency Preparedness for Seniors 
  • Disaster First Aid and Health Safety 
  • Hurricane Recovery: Getting the Most from Your Homeowners Insurance

Portals 

Job Hero's Link Page - a great page with tons of useful safety related links.