Special Resources
» Checklists & Audits:
» Safety - Hazards
Checklists and audits for individual safety hazards, such as lock-out / tag-out, PPE, forklift safety, playgrounds, machine guarding, etc.
Chemicals » Asbestos
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.
Sample asbestos safety checklist and standard operating procedures
Chemicals » Carcinogens
Environmental and workplace chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens
A safety checklist for working with chemical carcinogens
Chemicals » Lead
Information and resources on lead and lead poisoning
A checklist to recognize and control lead hazards from torch cutting
Disasters » Checklists
Emergency preparedness checklists, bomb threat checklists
Checklist currently in use by the US National Weather Service
Disasters » Dam Safety
Dam safety, flood control, etc.
Disasters » Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams
Environment » Enforcement
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
Checklists and audit protocols to help organizations determine their compliance with RCRA.
Ergonomics » References
Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Checklist of information to be obtained that will accompany the video
Fleet » Fatigue
The effects of fatigue on drivers
Know the warning signs and how to prevent fatigure related vehicle accidents
Fleet » Inspections
Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.
Sample checklists and safety rules for motor vehicle safety, snomobiles and snowcats
Fleet » Trailers
Trailer conspicuity and other requirements
Health » Poison Control
Industrial Hygiene » Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources
A self-audit checklist to determine if BBP plan meets OSHA standards
To guide compliance with the BBP OSHA standard
Industrial Hygiene » Confined Spaces
Technical resources related to confined space requirements
Checklist must be filled out whenever workers enter a permit required space
Includestraining materials and other resources
Industrial Hygiene » Dusts
Hantavirus, histoplasmosis, silicosis and more
A health safety checklist when encountering and removing bird droppings and excrement
Industrial Hygiene » Hazard Communications
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources
Industrial Hygiene » Indoor Air
IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more
Industrial Hygiene » Labs
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
Policy For Termination of Laboratory use of Hazardous Materials - plus, checklist
Example of an audit policy for research labs for the control of radiation hazards
Industrial Hygiene » Lasers
Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers
Sample checklist and safety rules for laser operations - covers Class 1, 2, and 3a lasers
Hazards of lasers used in health care settings, plus laser safety checklist
Industrial Hygiene » Noise
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Series of yes / no questions on occupational hearing conservation programs
Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
Industrial Hygiene » Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
Sample checklist and safety rules for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Control of hazards to health from laser radiation, ionizing radiation, x-ray systems and more
Industrial Hygiene » Respirators
Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.
Sample respiratory protection program and checklist, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire
Materials on compliance with OSHA's respiratory protection standard
Industrial Hygiene » Temperatures
Stress on the body from heat and cold
Canadian health and safety regulations with respect to thermal conditions in the workplace
OSHA » Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
OSHA » Electrical
OSHA technical resources on electrical, including lock-out/tag-out
OSHA » Heat Stress
OSHA technical resources on working in hot environments
Section II - Chapter 4 Appendix II:4-1A Heat Stress: General Work-place Review OSHA Technical Manual
OSHA » Machinery
OSHA technical resources for machine guarding
OSHA's machine guarding checklist assists in compliance with safeguarding standards
OSHA » Noise
OSHA technical resources on hearing conservation and noise
Checklist for 1910.95 hearing conservation program documentation requirements
OSHA » PPE
OSHA technical resources on personal protective equipment
OSHA » Safety Programs
OSHA technical resources on safety programs, including motor vehicle safety
Guidance on how to implement a safety and health program - includes a checklist & sample outline
Covers a wide variety of workplace safety program topics including self-inspections
OSHA » Software
OSHA software to download
Creates a customized report on the likely hazards & the related OSHA standards for General Industry
OSHA » Training
Guidance on safety training presentations, OSHA training requirements, etc.
Instructions on safety program requirements for the state
Property » Boilers
Boiler and pressure vessel safety materials
Created by State government agencies responsible for boilers and pressure vessels
Property » Checklists
Fire safety inspection checklists
Sample instructions, forms, logs as used by a university-based safety program
The following items are to be checked during fire safety inspections
Procedures for Inspecting, Testing, Maintaining Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, and Smoke Management Systems
Guidelines for hazard evaluation procedures related to fire safety
Download a fire safety inspection form for daycare centers
Primarily fire inspection plus building exterior and parking lot inspection components
Property » Extinguishers
References on portable fire extinguishers
A list of combustible metals that require a type D fire extinguisher
Checklist that can be used to analyze adequate fire extinguisher protection
Property » Fire Hazards
Control of special fire hazards
Created to assist with compliance to building codes in Seattle, WA (pdf)
Property » Flammables
Controlling the hazards from flammable and combustible liquids and gases
These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices
Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids
Property » Safety Programs
Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials
Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more
Property » Sprinklers
Technical resources on fire sprinklers, halon, fire protection engineering
Checklist provides a basic guide for evaluating the sprinkler system in your building
Approval standard for Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers
Property » Windows
Window safety tips
Checklist outlines the potential risks of window falls and their prevention
Property » Winter
Winter property protection precautions
Risk Mgt » Construction
Risk management and insurance related issues in the construction industry
Text of a safety policy & procedure used when renovating existing structures
Risk Mgt » Industries
Risk management advice for specific industries
Safety » Agriculture
Large number of agriculture safety bulletins, including dust hazards and control
Full text of a model safety program for agricultural workers
Series of articles provide safety information
Safety » Arts
Health and safety for art classes, theaters, schools, and entertainment industry
Safety » Aviation
Safety materials related to aviation
Safety » Boating-Marine
Resources on boating and marine safety
Tools by which companies and auditors verify their compliance with the RCP
Designed for PWC rental agents to use in highlighting PWC safety issue when renting the watercraft
Safety materials, audits, checklists, best practices, etc.
Checklist to be completed by a US Coast Guard approved Vessel Examiner
Safety » Compressed Gas
Compressed gas cylinder safety, pressure line safety, etc.
Checklists for compressed gas safety, hydrogen safety, cylinder inspections
Safety » Construction
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
Checklist of safety items that should be observed at construction job sites
Safety audit for the residential wood framing industry
For those involved in conducting roof investigation, assessment and inspection work
Hazard awareness training for those involved in conducting roof investigation, assessment and inspection work
Covers multiple aspects of job site safety
Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Crane and hoist safety program materials
The following applicable items shall be checked daily, other items may apply
Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings
This fact sheet describes the qualified rigger requirements of subpart CC
Inspection checklists for hand chain-operated hoists and for electric or air-powered hoists
Safety » Electrical
Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety
Sample lockout/tagout checklist and safety rules
Use this tool to assist with the electrical safety evaluation process
Full text of a technical reference manual on lockout / tagout safety
Safety » Elevators
Elevator, escalator and moving walkway safety
Safety » Equipment
Safety materials on industrial robots, woodworking machinery, machine shops, etc
Safety & Maintenance Inspection Checklists, Start-up & Shut Down Procedures Checklists
An effective machine safety program begins with a thorough analysis of the potential hazards
Safety checklist to for safety hazards and controls in the use of woodworking machinery
Safety » Excavations
Resources on excavation and trenching safety requirements
25 yes/no question checklist - chart on maximum allowable slopes
Includes an excavation safety orientation checklist
Sample trenching safety checklist and standard operating procedures
Safety » Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources
Safety » Food Safety
Guidance on food safety from production to consumption
Safety » Forklifts
Forklift safety program materials
Checklists for specific types of industrial trucks
Also includes a sample forklift safety program, training outline and checklists
To be used before the equipment is used for that day or shift
Safety » Ladders-Platforms
Ladder and work platform safety
Designed for controlling falls from mobile ladder stands
Safety » Machine Guarding
Machine safeguarding materials
Safety » Office Safety
Checklists, office safety programs, training materials, home offices, etc.
Checklist for use by the telecommuter in assessing the adequacy of the home office environment
Includes questions relating to general office safety, ergonomics, fire prevention, and electrical safety
Sample checklist to be completed and signed by telecommuting employees
Checklist is designed to assess the overall safety of the home office of a telecommuter
Safety » Playgrounds
Playground safety information
CPSC child care safety checklists
Answers to frequently asked questions on the Board’s accessibility guidelines for play areas
A layered approach to playground safety
Checklist can be used to evaluate the general safety of your local playground
Can be used to evaluate the general safety of public playgrounds
Large number of documents, handbooks, checklists, etc. on playground and sports safety
Checklist for safety equipment and location hazards
Safety » PPE
Workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programs
Basics on PPE equipment and creating an effective PPE program - plus PPE program checklist
Useful when implementing a PPE program
Safety » Restaurants
Safety talks and information for restaurants and food operations
Safety » Slips and Falls
Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces
Covers barricades, exits, walkways, guardrails and more
Use this worksheet to inspect your facility for compliance
Safety » Sports
Sports injury prevention
The following guidelines form the basis for safe bleacher use and operation
A safety self inspection checklist - tennis, basketball, weight room, swimming pool, lockers, etc.
Safety » Tools
Safety fact sheets and tips on the safe use of hand and power tools
Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of hand and power tools
Safety » Welding
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Sample hot work permit template, safety checklist and procedures
Includes a sample hot work permit policy and a safety checklist
Safety » Work Zones
Best practices for minimizing delay & enhancing safety in highway construction
Safety Mgt » Accidents
Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.
Sample procedures and forms in use by a US government agency
Safety Mgt » Checklists
Safety self-inspections, self-evaluation checklists, yes/no questions
Hotels, motels, inns and other places of lodging must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A checklist designed for small business when creating a safety plan
A series of shop safety inspection checklists and self-assessment forms
Intended to help your facility comply with OSHA standards related to bloodborne pathogens (pdf)
A series of questions that persons working in construction should answer during a self-inspection
3 page form for conducting job site safety inspections
A series of safety inspection checklists for daycare facilities
Safety & Maintenance Inspection Checklists for Demoliton Equipment - plus toolbox talks
Checklist to make certain your residence is electrically safe
Checklist to make certain your workplace is electrically safe
Useful to assist in determining minimum requirements for safe and healthful workplace condition
A 20 page checklist that covers general industry safety
Includes trenching safety information to support the checklists
Used to see if employees need to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Checklists of potential safety hazards in medical facilities
Sample questions of what to ask when investigating heat stress in the workplace
Use this checklist to analyze highway work zone safety
Checklist for analyzing and correcting fall hazards in the home
This checklist is designed to make your home environment safer by preventing accidents and injuries
What to look for when conducting an inspection of a hospital
An evaluation checklist for safety assessment of leased property
For evacuations, confined space, hazcom, hearing conservation, BBP, paint booths, confined space
A monthly safety and health checklist for general workplace checklist
An example of a process for determining what job activities require safety and health training
A series of safety checklists - welding, vision and foot protection, confined spaces, overhead crane, respirator
A guide that does not necessarily cover all OSHA construction standards
Sample form that can be used to evaluate what personal protective equipment a worker may require (pdf)
Includes human factors, facility siting issues, and external events (earthquake, floods, etc.)
A life safety checklist for theaters and other public assembly occupancies
A comprehensive self-audit employee safety and health checklist for municipal transfer stations/recycling centers
Safety checklists for group homes for seniors and those with disabilities
Series of NFPA 30, 30A checklists for service stations, above ground tanks, etc.
Fire extinguisher checklist, food preparation area checklist, hazard checklist, etc.
A variety of checklists on construction safety, marine safety, crane safety, equipment safety and more
Sample safety checklist for home-based telecommuters
Safety inspection checklists on carpentry, HVAC, welding, automotive and more
A series of safety premises inspections checklists for exits, slips and falls, print shop safety, facilities inspection
A series of checklists for food services, lab safety, offices, classrooms, plant operations, shop and studio areas
Office Safety Checklist, Laboratory Safety Checklist, Shop Safety Checklist
A series of safety checklists - excavation, electric power tool, manlift pre-use, overhead crane pre-use, etc.
Checklists for making sure you have compliance with safety program components
A series of checklists used for safety inspections - flammables, warehouse, print shop, wood shop, labs, forklift, etc.
Designed to assist with compliance to OSHA standard 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces
Sample checklists for various types of forklift trucks
Designed to assist with compliance to OSHA standard 1910.147
Sample Employer Self-inspection Checklist Safeguards
What to look for when inspecting clothing, gloves and fully encapsulating suits
The following checklist is designed to assess the overall safety of the home worksite
Inspection tool to assist in maintaining a safe and efficient school campus
A series of checklists including one for guidelines for retrofitting bleachers
For property, premises liability, workers compensation, auto, etc
When involved in an accident it is critical that the driver collect as much information as possible
A series of safety inspection checklists to control a variety of safety hazards
Safety Mgt » Committees
Safety committees, safety teams, etc.
User guide for workplace safety committees from the state of Pennsylvania
Safety Mgt » EHS Departments
Home pages of environmental health & safety departments
Home page to the university's EHS department
Safety Mgt » Forms
Forms used by safety departments
A yes/no safety inspection checklist for general industry
Safety Mgt » Headline News
Headline news related to workplace safety regulatory issues
News and series of compliance resources for environmental safety & health
Safety Mgt » Industries
Safety and health hazards & controls in specific industries
Environmental health program materials for schools
Safety Mgt » Safety Programs
Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals
Sample safety checklists, forms, programs and manuals
Safety Mgt » Training
Guidance on safety training presentations, training requirements, etc.
Security » Arson
Arson prevention, statistics, training programs, investigations, etc.
Security » Business Security
Crime-free workplace, corporate security, business protection from burglary
Security » School Security
Guides for schools to prevent violence - checklists, sample policies
Security » Site Security
Facility physical and electronic controls - shrinkage in retail
Security » Violence
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace
Sample contract language, what a nurse should if assaulted and more
A risk assessment checklist for violence in the workplace
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