Special Resources » Handouts: Environmental Health & Safety
Materials suitable for use to create handouts in training sessions for employees or staff.
The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Actions You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water [9851] 
EPA answers commonly asked questions about lead in drinking water
EPA answers commonly asked questions about lead in drinking water
CA-California Pesticide Safety Information Series [24897]
Seires of leaflets primarily used as a training aid for employees
Seires of leaflets primarily used as a training aid for employees
CA-California School IPM [16576] Advice on compliance with implementation of the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 relating to pesticide use in schools
Earthquake Preparation Advice [1393]
Outlines items recommended for a Quake Kit to prepare for earthquakes
Outlines items recommended for a Quake Kit to prepare for earthquakes
What You Should Know: Earthquake [2522]
Prevention guide to promote personal safety and health before, during & after an earthquake
Prevention guide to promote personal safety and health before, during & after an earthquake
Flood: What You Should Know [12646]
Consumer guide to assist with flood cleanup safety and much more
Consumer guide to assist with flood cleanup safety and much more
Disasters » Natural Hazards
Fact sheets on floods, earthquakes, hailstorms, hurricanes, windstorms, etc
Fact sheets on floods, earthquakes, hailstorms, hurricanes, windstorms, etc
Prevention Guides: Natural Disasters & Severe Weather [2520]
Series of 12 guides to promote health & safety before, during & after emergencies & disasters
Series of 12 guides to promote health & safety before, during & after emergencies & disasters
Employee Response to Emergencies [27455]
Handout for employees on what they should do in the event of an emergency
Handout for employees on what they should do in the event of an emergency
Extreme Cold - A Prevention Guide to Promote Personal Health & Safety [1429]
Brochure on cold weather injury prevention guidelines
Brochure on cold weather injury prevention guidelines
Keyboard and Mouse Use [21939]
Tips on safe keyboard and mouse use with photos and suggestions for improving unsafe postures
Tips on safe keyboard and mouse use with photos and suggestions for improving unsafe postures
Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury [114]
Explanation of the symptoms and prevention guidelines for computer-related RSIs
Explanation of the symptoms and prevention guidelines for computer-related RSIs
Ergonomics Small Business Training Handouts [28908]
For construction and for general business - guides, handouts, posters
For construction and for general business - guides, handouts, posters
Ergonomics Training Handouts [23713]
Download a series of training leaflets realted to work-related ergonomics disorders
Download a series of training leaflets realted to work-related ergonomics disorders
Guidelines for Computer Use [958]
Articles, bulletins and information on computer ergonomics - New Zealand
Articles, bulletins and information on computer ergonomics - New Zealand
Healthy Choices for Computer Users [3300]
Self-help guide to assist workers in adjusting their computer workstations to prevent injury
Self-help guide to assist workers in adjusting their computer workstations to prevent injury
Avoid Blind Spots [5706]
Graphic of truck illustrates its blind spots and points out safe driving tips
Graphic of truck illustrates its blind spots and points out safe driving tips
NSC Driving Fact Sheets [11175]
Vehicle safety fact sheets and driving tips from the National Safety Council
Vehicle safety fact sheets and driving tips from the National Safety Council
Prevent Traffic Crash Injuries, Deaths [3617]
Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks
Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks
Public Safety Library [2549]
Safety messages from Illinois State Police on traffic, highway, fleet, bicycle, motorcycle, crime
Safety messages from Illinois State Police on traffic, highway, fleet, bicycle, motorcycle, crime
Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes [5661]
1998-1992 traffic-related motor vehicle crash statistics
1998-1992 traffic-related motor vehicle crash statistics
Machinery Safety: Vehicles/Automobiles [6715]
Large variety of bulletins related to vehicle safety (slow moving vehicles, pickup restraints, etc)
Large variety of bulletins related to vehicle safety (slow moving vehicles, pickup restraints, etc)
Food and Nutrition Fact Sheets [17361]
Large number of fact sheets related to food safety, nutrition, etc.
Large number of fact sheets related to food safety, nutrition, etc.
Industrial Hygiene » Labs
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
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Guidelines for response to clean water damage within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth
[28373] Guidelines for response to clean water damage within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth
Industrial Hygiene » Noise
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Concrete Manufacturing Safety [26852]
Worker safety handout describes safety hazards and controls for concrete work
[26852] Worker safety handout describes safety hazards and controls for concrete work
OSHA QuickCards [28956]
Address a range of potential hazards that come from working in today's workplaces
Address a range of potential hazards that come from working in today's workplaces
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Bulletins [1584]
Series of safety bulletins related to the repair and maintenance of boilers & pressure vessels
Series of safety bulletins related to the repair and maintenance of boilers & pressure vessels
Property » Fire Engineering
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Fire Protection in Rural Areas: Dry Hydrants for Ponds [17352]
Dry hydrants provide an easy access to fill tank trucks regardless of weather
Dry hydrants provide an easy access to fill tank trucks regardless of weather
Safety » Agriculture
Large number of agriculture safety bulletins, including dust hazards and control
Large number of agriculture safety bulletins, including dust hazards and control
Ag Safety Training Materials [9453]
Designed for agricultural workers - series of three safety training modules
Designed for agricultural workers - series of three safety training modules
Pesticide Safety Fact Sheets & Bulletins [10433]
Tailgate training tip sheets on pesticide safety training for agricultural workers
Tailgate training tip sheets on pesticide safety training for agricultural workers
Safety/Operations for the Grain, Milling, Feed & Seed Industries [6272]
Series of articles provide safety information
Series of articles provide safety information
Tractor Safety [20550]
A series of more than 40 safety fact sheets relating to agricultural tractor safety
A series of more than 40 safety fact sheets relating to agricultural tractor safety
Western Australia: Safety in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing [10290] Information on safety and health issues in agriculture, forestry and fishing
Construction Safety Bulletins & Toolbox Talks - Canada [18980]
Series of safety training aids for the construction industry
Series of safety training aids for the construction industry
Electrical Safety Tool Box Talks [22039]
Electrical safety materials that may be used as tool box talks
Electrical safety materials that may be used as tool box talks
Canada: Elevating Devices - Ontario [28917]
List of regulated elevating devices made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000
List of regulated elevating devices made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000
Hydraulic Excavators and Backhoe Loaders Safety Briefing [27261]
Safety advice for those working with these types of equipment
Safety advice for those working with these types of equipment
Machinery Safety [6713]
Series of safety bulletins related to a wide variety of equipment-ATV, augurs, mowers, tractors, etc
Series of safety bulletins related to a wide variety of equipment-ATV, augurs, mowers, tractors, etc
Western Australia: Forklifts & Loading Docks [10283]
Western Australia resources on the requirements of standards related to forklift accident prevention at loading docks
Western Australia resources on the requirements of standards related to forklift accident prevention at loading docks
Sharps Safety Workbook [7940]
For designing, implementing and evaluating a sharps injury prevention program
For designing, implementing and evaluating a sharps injury prevention program
Preventing Slips and Trips [9452]
Safety module on increasing safety awareness in the area of slips and falls
Safety module on increasing safety awareness in the area of slips and falls
Oxyacetylene Welding Safety [5387]
Safety practices that should be observed when welding with oxyacetylene gas
Safety practices that should be observed when welding with oxyacetylene gas
Construction Hazard Alerts [28915]
Flyers that tell construction workers about hazards and how to protect themselves
Flyers that tell construction workers about hazards and how to protect themselves
Canada: Safety and Health Bulletins [5291]
Canadian government occupational safety and health bulletins
Canadian government occupational safety and health bulletins
Ergonomics and Industrial Hygiene Talks [24215]
A series of toolbox talks related to ergonomics and industrial hygiene topics
A series of toolbox talks related to ergonomics and industrial hygiene topics
Hazard Controls [4547]
Series of documents outlining controls for wood dust, solvent vapors, chemical hazards and more
Series of documents outlining controls for wood dust, solvent vapors, chemical hazards and more
Home & Personal Safety Bulletins [3558]
Very large number of safety bulletins designed for home, personal and off-the-job safety
Very large number of safety bulletins designed for home, personal and off-the-job safety
Home Fire Safety Bulletins [26388]
Fact sheets, tips related to fire safety in the home including seasonal fire safety
Fact sheets, tips related to fire safety in the home including seasonal fire safety
Industry Specific Safety Bulletins [23882] A wide selection of technical workplace safety and regulatory information
Loss Control Bulletins [19090]
Over 70 safety bulletins on topics related to fleet safety, construction safety and workers health & safety
Over 70 safety bulletins on topics related to fleet safety, construction safety and workers health & safety
Motion Picture and TV Industry Safety & Health Bulletins [25379]
Safe practices in the motion picture and television industry
Safe practices in the motion picture and television industry
Risk Minimizer Articles [4926]
Series of safety, loss control and risk management bulletins, checklists, etc.
Series of safety, loss control and risk management bulletins, checklists, etc.
Risk Tips [22400]
For property, general liability, WC, commercial auto, professional liabilty and product liability
For property, general liability, WC, commercial auto, professional liabilty and product liability
Safety Fact Sheet Library [5309]
Over 50 safety fact sheets on playground safety, driving safety, health, etc.
Over 50 safety fact sheets on playground safety, driving safety, health, etc.
Safety File Library [3483]
Large variety of articles provide safety management guidance & technical information, plus clip art
Large variety of articles provide safety management guidance & technical information, plus clip art
Safety Info Library [480]
Workplace safety documents that assist with in-house training or plans for compliance
Workplace safety documents that assist with in-house training or plans for compliance
Safety Notes [3278]