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Resource Providers
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Bureau of National Affairs (BNA)
Business and Legal Reports (BLR) - all links removed
Department of Labor (DOL)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
National Safety Council (NSC)
Occupational Hazards (OH)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI)
Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC)


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Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Drug Free Workplace Alliance (OSHA)
Drug Free Work Week (OSHA)
Impaired Driving: Nine Tips for Office Celebrations (DOL)
Impaired Driving Prevention Benefits Employers as well as Communities (DOL)
Many Workers Drink Before or During Work (BLR)
Working Partners Website (OSHA)

Asbestos
Asbestos Advisor (Software Download) (OSHA)
Asbestos Standards (Training Materials) (OSHA)
Asbestos Website (NIOSH)
Asbestos Website (OSHA)

Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention (OSHA)
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 (OSHA)
BloodbornePathogen Training for Nurses (Online)
Bloodborne Safety and Health Guide (PERI) (November 2004 Safety Article)
Enforcement Procedures for Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (OSHA)

Chemical Safety
Chemical Labels and Your Employees (BLR link removed)
Chemical Reactivity Hazards Website (OSHA)
Chemical Safety/Hazcom Information (OH)
Help with Highly Hazardous Chemicals (BLR link removed)

Compliance
Compliance Assistance Specialists Information (OSHA)
Compliance Assistance Website (DOL)
Compliance Assistance Website (OSHA)
Compliance Assistance Products on Machine Guarding Available (DOL) (April 2005 Safety Article)
Compliance Directives (OSHA)
OSHA Compliance Information (OH)

Communication
Learning to Listen for Better Workplace Communication (BLR link removed)

Compressed Gas and Equipment
Compressed Gas and Equipment Website (OSHA)
Compressed Gases Training (BLR link removed)

Confined Spaces
Confined Spaces Training (BLR link removed)
Confined Spaces Information (OH)
Confined Spaces Website (OSHA)
Confined Spaces Advisor (Online or Download) (OSHA)

Construction
Assistance for the Construction Industry (OSHA)
Concrete and Concrete Products Website (Manufacturing and Construction) (OSHA)
Construction: Build a Safe Work Foundation (for teen workers) (OSHA)
Construction eTool (OSHA)
Construction Resource Manual (OSHA)
Construction Safety and Health Information (OH)
Construction Safety Pocket Guide (OSHA)

Dry-Cleaning
Dry-Cleaners Website (OSHA)
New Guidance for Reducing Perchloroethylene Exposure (OSHA) (May 2005 Safety Article)
Reducing Worker Exposures to Perchloroethylene (OSHA)

Electrical Safety (May 2007 Safety Article)
Electrical Safety and Health Topics Web Page (OSHA)
Electrical Safety Foundation International
Electrical Safety Information (OH)
Electrical Safety Tips for Shockproof Training (BLR link removed)
Get the Buzz on Electrical Safety Training (BLR link removed)

Employment Law
Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses (DOL)
FirstStep Employment Law Advisor (DOL)

Enforcement
Company Agrees to Reinstate Safety Whistleblower (BLR link removed)
Data Enforcement Activity (OSHA)
Enforcement Focuses on the Triple Bottom Line (DOL)
OSHA Demonstrates Successful Enforcement Program in FY 2004 (DOL)
Whistleblower Program (OSHA)

Environmental
6 Things You May Not Know About Mold (BLR link removed)
How to Protect Workers from Mold (BLR link removed)
I'm Allergic to My Job! (BLR link removed)

Ergonomics
Ergonomics: Back in the Ring (NSC)
Ergonomics eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors (OSHA)
Ergonomics Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores (OSHA)
Ergonomics Information (OH)
Ergonomics Is Still a Hot Topic (BLR link removed) (October 2005 Safety Article)
Ergonomics Website (OSHA)

Eye and Face Protection
10 Tips for Avoiding Eyestrain (BLR link removed)
Eye and Face Protection eTool (OSHA)
Eye and Face Protection Information (OH)
Eye and Face Protection Information (OSHA)
Eye-Catching Eye Safety (BLR link removed)
Keep Your Eye on Eye Safety (BLR link removed)
Look Out for Eye Safety (BLR link removed)
See How to Prevent Eye Injuries (BLR link removed)

Fall Protection
Fall Hazards: New Alliance with Construction Industry (OSHA)
Fall Protection for Above Ground Storage Tanks (OSHA)
Fall Protection Information (OH)
Fall Protection Information (OSHA)
Workplace Falls: Don't Fall Behind in Training (BLR link removed)

Fatalities
10 Dangerous Jobs (BLR link removed)
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) (BLS)
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) in 2005 (BLS)
Statement by Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA on New Workplace Fatality Data (OSHA)

Fire Prevention and Safety
Fire Prevention (BLR link removed)
Fire Safety Advisor (Online or Download) (OSHA)
Fire Safety Website (OSHA)

Forms
OSHA Form 300A: Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA)
Remember to Post Injury Summaries (BLR link removed)

Groups
Adapting Training for a Young Workforce (BLR link removed)
Adapting Training for an Older Workforce (BLR link removed)
Small Businesses (OSHA)
Spanish Speaking Individuals (OSHA)
Workers’ Page (OSHA)

Hispanic Safety Month (April 2006)
Hispanic Safety Month Activities (Henderson and Reno) (SCATS)

Industries
Dry-Cleaning (OSHA)
Industry at a Glance Overview (BLS)
Landscape and Horticultural Services (OSHA)
List of High Rate Industries (OSHA)

Injury and Illness
BLS Reports Workplace Injury and Illness Overall Rate Lowest on Record (BLS)
Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes (OSHA)
How to Avoid Repeat Accidents (BLR link removed) (February 2006 Safety Article)
OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates (OSHA)

Machine Guarding
Compliance Assistance Products on Machine Guarding Available (DOL) (April 2005 Safety Article)
Guarding Against Machine Accidents (BLR link removed)

Material Safety Data Sheets
Modernize Your MSDS System (BLR link removed) (October 2006 Safety Article)

Medical and First Aid
Basic First Aid Can Save Lives (BLR link removed)
First Aid Kits (Non-Mandatory) Regulation (OSHA)
Medical and First Aid Page (OSHA)
Safety and Health Links
Workplace First Aid Guide (PERI) (October 2004 Article)

Miscellaneous BLR (links removed)
Bush Budget (2005) Would Cut Susan Harwood Training Grants Program
Handling Complacent Workers (November 2005 Safety Article)
Keeping Housekeeping a Safety Issue
OSHA Participates in Terrorism Response Exercise
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of 2005
Outgoing OSHA Chief Shares Opinions, Goals
President Bush’s Budget Would Give More to OSHA
Proposed OSH Bill Includes Fines for Employees (December 2005 Safety Article)

Miscellaneous DOL
Labor Laws by State
Latest Statistics
Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Advisor
Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Website

Miscellaneous OSHA
Filing Whistleblower Complaints under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Find It! by (Topic, Audience, Top 20, Form, Organization, or Location)
National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2003
New OSHA Chief Outlines "Good Cop" and "Bad Cop" Roles
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
OSHA Facts
OSHA's Plan for Inspections in 2006
Publications, Posters, and Online Order Form

Miscellaneous SCATS
Rights and Responsibilities (in English or Spanish)

Motor Vehicle Safety
Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes (OSHA)
Safe Driving Practices for Employees (OSHA)

News Releases from OSHA
DOL's Coordinated Hurricane Response Is Saving Workers' Lives
OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates (July 2006 Safety Article)
OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces (Excel spreadsheet)
OSHA Launches Youth Job Safety Campaign
OSHA Offers Assistance for Hurricane Katrina Workers (September 2005 Safety Article)
OSHA Offers Tips to Protect Workers in Cold Environments (January 2006 Safety Article)
OSHA Products Available to Keep Workers Safe in Hot Weather
OSHA Promotes Workplace Safety In New Public Service Announcements
OSHA Unveils Page for Landscape and Horticultural Industry (June 2005 Safety Article)
Senate Confirms President's Nominee to Lead OSHA
U.S. DOL Awards $10.3 Million for Safety and Health Training Grants

Noise and Hearing Conservation
Noise and Hearing Conservation eTool (OSHA)
Noise and Hearing Conservation Website (OSHA)
Noise Control and Hearing Conservation Information (OH)

Personal Protective Equipment
Hand Safety: Handy Tips (BLR link removed)
Hard Hats: Which Employees Need to Wear Them? (BLR link removed)
Protective Clothing Website (NIOSH)
Personal Protective Equipment Mailing List (NIOSH)
Personal Protective Equipment Website (OSHA)
Protective Clothing Information (OH)
Toe-Tapping Tips for Better Foot Protection (BLR link removed)

Posting Requirements
Nevada OSHA Poster (SCATS) (in English or Spanish)
DOL elaws Poster Advisor (DOL)
OSHA Poster Page (OSHA)
Remember to Post Injury Summaries (BLR link removed)
Required Posters for All Employers (SAS)
"Your Rights under USERRA" Poster (DOL)

Recordkeeping
OSHA Changes Recordkeeping Rules for Federal Agencies (BLR link removed)
OSHA Recordkeeping Information (SCATS)
OSHA's Recordkeeping Page (OSHA)
Recordkeeping Audits Could Rise in 2005 (OH) (February 2005 Safety Article)
Tips for Keeping Up with Recordkeeping (BLR link removed)

Respiratory Protection
Breathe Easier Knowing Respirator Training Rules (BLR link removed)
Does Your Respirator Fit? (BLR link removed)
Respiratory Protection E-Tool (OSHA)
Respiratory Protection Information (OH)
Respiratory Protection Website (OSHA)

Safety and Health
Almost All Ladder Accidents Are Preventable (BLR link removed) (November 2006 Safety Article)
Best Readers' Safety Tips of 2006 (BLR link removed) (January 2007 Safety Article)
Campaign Says "Safety Rocks" to Young Workers (BLR link removed)
Chemical Food Flavoring & Related Lung Disease (OSHA)
DUI and Worker Safety (BLR link removed)
General Safety and Health References (OSHA)
Hand Sanitizer Debate Continues (BLR link removed)
Health Experts Offer Tips for Avian Flu Preparedness (BLR link removed)
How to Be a Safety Role Model (BLR link removed)
Job Safety and Health: Issuance of Citations by OSHA (Policy Guide) (BNA)
Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Following Hurricanes (OSHA)
New Year's Resolution: Keeping Safety a Top Priority (BLR link removed)
Nine Steps to a Successful Safety Culture (BLR link removed)
Occupational Safety and Health Guide for Local Governments (PERI)
OSHA and Girl Scouts Team Up to Raise Awareness About Workplace Safety and Health (OSHA)
OSHA Targets Safety Campaign at Teen Workers (BLR link removed)
Safety and Health Topics Page (OSHA)
Safety Audits: Getting Employee Input (BLR link removed)
Safety: Getting Back to Basics (BLR link removed)
Sexual Harassment and Safety (BLR link removed)
Safety, Health and Return-to-Employment (SHARE) Initiative (OSHA)
Spring into National Public Health Week (BLR link removed)
U.S Department of Homeland Security - Ready Business - Virtual Library
What Are You Doing for National Safety Month 2006? (BLR link removed) (June 2006 Safety Article)

Safety Tips from SCATS
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Small Business
Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses (DOL)
OSHA Reform Legislation Works for Small Business (USCC) (March 2005 Article)
Publications for Small Business (OSHA)
Small Business Outreach Training Program (OSHA)
Small Business Video: "Listening to Small Business" (OSHA)
Small Business Website (OSHA)

Speeches
National Safety Congress Speech (John Henshaw, Assistant Secretary) (OSHA)

Standards
OSHA Lists Most Frequently Violated Standards for 2004 (BLR link removed)

Stress
Stress: Tips So You Can Chill Out (BLR link removed)

Temperature
8 Tips for Preventing Heat-Induced Illnesses and Injuries (BLR link removed)
Cold Stress Card (in English or Spanish) (OSHA)
Heat Stress Card (OSHA)
Hot Tips for Working in the Heat (BLR link removed)
OSHA Offers Tips to Protect Workers in Cold Environments (OSHA) (January 2006 Article)
OSHA Products Available to Keep Workers Safe in Hot Weather (OSHA)
Summer Hazards for Outdoor Workers (PERI) (July 2005 Article)
Tips for Working in Hot Weather (OSHA)
Tips To Protect Workers In Cold Environments (OSHA)
Warm Workers Work Better (BLR link removed) (December 2004 Article)
Watch Out for Winter's Chill (BLR link removed)

Training
Asbestos Standards (Training Materials) (OSHA)
Adapting Training for a Young Workforce (BLR link removed)
Adapting Training for an Older Workforce (BLR link removed)
Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Nurses (Online)
Compressed Gases Training (BLR link removed)
Confined Spaces Training (BLR link removed)
Disaster Site Worker Outreach Training Program (OSHA)
Disaster Training (BLR link removed)
Essentials for Purpose-Driven Training (BLR link removed)
Fall Prevention Training Helps Assure a Soft Landing (BLR link removed)
Follow-Up Training (2005) (BLR link removed)
Follow-Up Training (2006) (BLR link removed)
How Good of a Trainer Are You? (BLR link removed) (April 2006 Article)
How to Document Your Training (BLR link removed)
Is Testing After Training Really Necessary? (BLR link removed) (March 2006 Article)
Is Your Training Investment Paying Off? (BLR link removed)
Near Misses: Don't Miss These Great Training Opportunities (BLR link removed) (September 2006 Article)
OSHA Outreach Training Program (OSHA)
Poison Prevention Training (BLR link removed)
Powerful Power Tool Training (BLR link removed)
Small Business Outreach Training Program (OSHA)
Things to Know about HAZWOPER Training (BLR link removed)
Training a 24-Hour Workforce (BLR link removed)
Training a Diverse Audience: How to Adapt (BLR)
Training New Employees (BLR link removed)
Training Resources Website (NSC)
Training Resources Website (OSHA)
Workplace Falls: Don't Fall Behind in Training (BLR link removed)

Voluntary Protection Programs
Recent Federal Approvals
Voluntary Protection Programs Website (OSHA)

Weather
DOL's Coordinated Hurricane Response Is Saving Workers' Lives (OSHA)
Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Following Hurricanes (OSHA)
OSHA Offers Assistance for Hurricane Katrina Workers (OSHA) (September 2005 Article)
Weather Emergencies: Are Your Workers Trained? (BLR link removed)

Welding
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Website (OSHA)
Welding Safety Refresher (BLR link removed)

Workplace Safety
A Guide to Written Workplace Safety (SCATS)
Be Prepared for Workplace Emergencies (BLR link removed)
Proper Lifting Techniques (BLR link removed)
Tragedy Turns Attention to Workplace Violence (OH)
Wake Up to the Dangers of Shift Work (BLR link removed)
Workplace Injury, Illness, and Fatality Statistics (OSHA)
Workplace Violence Warning Signs (BLR link removed)
Workplace Violence Website (OSHA)


 


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Safety Assistance Service funding is provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration under cooperative agreement number 4-603001-Z-0029-20 and administered through the University of Nevada Reno, College of Business Administration, Nevada Small Business Development Center. SBDCs are a program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.