November 6, 2024

Publications

This web page lists links to free resources by topic on government and university web sites. All files are PDF unless otherwise noted.

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Hand and Power Tool Safety
  • Amputations Fact Sheet (English)
  • Amputations: Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Employees from Amputations (English)
  • Chainsaw Safety Training Program (English) (Spanish)
  • Hand and Power Tools (English)
  • Hand and Power Tools Safety Training Program (English) (Spanish)
  • Nail Gun Safety Fact Sheet (English)
  • Powder Actuated Tools- Take 5 for Safety (English) (Spanish)
  • Shipyard Employment: Safe Use of Portable and Hand-Held Power Tools Fact Sheet (English)
Hazard Communication
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards (English)
  • Classification of Ammonium Perchlorate (HTML)
  • Ebola: Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hazard Communication Guidance for Combustible Dusts (English)
  • Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Hazard Communication Standard Labels QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Hazard Communication Standard: Comparison of NFPA 704 and HazCom 2012 Labels QuickCard (English)
  • Hazard Communication Standard: Dec. 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Rev. Standard Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hazard Communication Standard: Labels and Pictograms – Brief (English)
  • Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets – OSHA Brief (English)
  • Hazard Communication: Final Rule Modifying the Hazard Communication Standard to Maintain Alignment with the GHS Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Hazard Communication: Hazard Classification Guidance for Manufacturers, Importers, and Employers (English)
  • Hazard Communication: Hazard Communication in the Maritime Industry Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hazard Communication: Hazard Communication Wallet Card (English)
  • Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals (English)
  • Hazard Communication: Steps to an Effective Hazard Communication Program for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals Fact Sheet (English)
  • Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI) Bulletin No. 5 – Hazard Communication (English)
  • Training: Hazard ID Finder Wallet (English)
  • Use of Open Containers in Transporting Corrosive Chemicals (HTML)
Hazardous Chemicals
  • Hazard Communication: Hazard Classification Guidance for Manufacturers, Importers, and Employers
  • NOTE: When accessing this large 8MB PDF file, we recommend you “RIGHT CLICK” on the link and save the file directly to your computer. Attempting to view or print large PDF files through your browser with a plug-in viewer, can result in various technical difficulties.
  • (OSHA 3844 – 2016) (English: PDF)
  • Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals
  • (OSHA 3695 – 2014) (English: EPUB MOBI PDF)
  • On-Site Consultation: Safety and Health Advice You Can Trust for Your Small Business
  • (OSHA 3357 – 2019) (English: PDF Add to cart)
  • (OSHA 3372 – 2023) (Español: PDF Add to cart)
  • Process Safety Management Depends on You! – Poster
  • (OSHA 3316 – 2009) (English: PDF Add to cart)
  • Process Safety Management Depends on You! QuickCard
  • (OSHA 3315 – 2009) (English: PDF Add to cart)
  • Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Fact Sheet
  • (2002) (English: PDF)
  • (2002) (Español: PDF)
  • Spirometry: OSHA/NIOSH Spirometry InfoSheet
  • A spirometry breathing test shows how well you can move air in and out of your lungs. Testing may be performed on workers who perform jobs that may cause exposure to possible lung hazards, are physically demanding, or require wearing a respirator. The test shows how well you can move air in and out of your lungs. Spirometry testing is required for some workers by OSHA standards.
  • Developed by OSHA and NIOSH. Available online only.
  • (OSHA 3415 – 2011) (English: PDF)
  • Spirometry: OSHA/NIOSH Spirometry Worker Info
  • (OSHA 3418 – 2011) (English: PDF)
Hazardous Waste
  • Brownfield Site Cleanup and Redevelopment Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hazardous Waste & Emergency Response (English)
  • Hazardous Waste Incinerators (English)
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hazardous Waste: Occupational Safety & Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities (English)
  • Oil Spill Response: Training Marine Oil Spill Response Workers under OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (English)
  • Remediation Technology and Health Safety Standards: Thermal Desorption (English)
  • Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)(HTML)
  • Using duct tape with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Hazardous Waste Sites and Related Operations (HTML)
Health Care Workers Safety
  • Avian Flu Healthcare Workers QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Back Injury Prevention Safety Training Program for the Health Care Industry (English) (Spanish)
  • Back Injury Prevention Workplace Program for Health Care Workers (English)
  • Biosafety Containers Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Checklist (English) (Spanish)
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures Control Plan OSHA Sample Written Program (English) (word)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens – Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incidents Fact Sheet (English)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens – Hepatitis B Vaccination Protection Fact Sheet (English)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens – OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Fact Sheet (English)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Fact Sheet (English)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens – Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps Fact Sheet (English)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards (English)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training Program (English) (Spanish)
  • Catheters: Securing Medical Catheters Fact Sheet (English)
  • Disposal of Contaminated Needles and Blood Tube Holders Used for Phlebotomy (English)
  • Ebola: Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces Fact Sheet (Spanish)
  • Emergency Response: Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims (English)
  • Emergency Response: Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases (English)
  • Emergency Response: Hospitals and Community Emergency Response — What You Need to Know (English)
  • Eyewash: Health Effects from Contaminated Water in Eyewash Stations InfoSheet (English)
  • Glutaraldehyde: Best Practices for the Safe Use of Glutaraldehyde in Health Care (English)
  • Hazard of Laser Surgery Smoke (HTML)
  • Health Care Facilities and Workplace Violence Prevention Safety Training Program (English) (Spanish)
  • Health Care Providers’ Computer Keyboards and Bacteria Hazards Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Health Care Provider Self-Inspection Checklist (English) (Spanish)
  • Health Recommendations for Relief Workers Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Hospital Safety: How Safe is Your Hospital for Workers? A Self-Assessment–CMS (English)
  • Hospital Safety: How Safe is Your Hospital for Workers? Learn More–CMS FactSheet (English)
  • Hospital Safety: Integrating Patient and Workplace Safety Programs. Lessons — CMS Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hospital Safety: Safe Patient Handling Programs, Effectiveness–CMS Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hospital Safety: Worker Safety in Your Hospital. Know the Facts — CMS FactSheet (English)
  • Latex Allergy Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Medical & Dental Offices – A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards (English)
  • Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (English)
  • Potential for Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens From Cleaning Needles Used in Allergy Testing Procedures (HTML)
  • Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products (English)
  • Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/OSHA/CDC Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit (English)
  • Safe Patient Handling– Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes (English)
  • SARS Fact Sheet (English)
  • Screening and Surveillance: A Guide to OSHA Standards (English)
  • Sharps Safety – Take 5 for Safety (English) (Spanish)
  • Spirometry Testing in Occupational Health Programs: Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals (English)
  • Workplace Violence: Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers (English)
  • X-Ray Machine Safety Fact Sheet (English)
Hearing Protection
Heat Illness Prevention
  • Heat Emergency Wallet Card (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness Illustrated Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness Prevention: Don’t Wait… Hydrate! Sticker (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness Prevention: Keeping Workers Well-Hydrated Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness Prevention: Personal Risk Factors and Heat Exposure Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness Prevention: Prevent Heat Illness Among Pregnant Workers Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness Prevention: Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness Prevention: Working in the Heat: Know the Hazards Brochure (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness: Prevent Heat Illness at Work Brochure (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness: Prevent Heat Illness at Work Poster (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat Illness: Prevent Heat Illness at Work: OSHA Alert (English) (Spanish)
  • Heat: Extreme Heat Can Be Deadly to Workers Hazard Alert (English) (Spanish)
  • Maritime – Protecting Workers from Heat Illness in Confined Spaces (English) (Spanish)
  • Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI) Bulletin No. 12 – Exposure to Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards (English)
Hexavalent Chromium
  • Hexavalent Chromium
  • (OSHA 3373 – 2009) (English: PDF)
  • Hexavalent Chromium: Controlling Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium in Aerospace and Air Transport Painting
  • (OSHA FS 3650 – 2013) (English: PDF)
  • Hexavalent Chromium: Controlling Hazardous Fume and Gases during Welding Fact Sheet
  • (OSHA FS 3647 – 2013) (English: PDF)
  • Hexavalent Chromium: Controlling Hexavalent Chromium Exposures during Electroplating
  • (OSHA FS 3648 – 2013) (English: PDF)
  • Hexavalent Chromium: Hexavalent Chromium Hazards in Bridge Painting
  • (OSHA FS 3649 – 2013) (English: PDF)
  • Hexavalent Chromium: Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent Chromium Standards
  • The guide describes the steps that employers are required to take to protect employees from hazards associated with exposure to hexavalent chromium. It provides detailed information on permissible exposure limits (PEL), exposure determination, regulated areas, methods of compliance, respiratory protection, protective work clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, housekeeping, and medical surveillance.
  • (OSHA 3320 – 2006) (English: PDF)
Highway Work Zones
Holiday Safety
Hot Work
  • Confined Space Fire: Fatal Facts (English) (Spanish)
  • Maritime Industry: Evaluation and Control of Hazards from Preservative Coatings during Hot Work on Vessels (English)
  • Shipyard Employment: Fire Watch Duties during Hot Work Fact Sheet (English)
  • Storage Tanks: Soybean Soapstock Storage Tank Explosion Hazard Alert (English)
Hurricanes
  • Aerial Lifts: Using Aerial Lifts Fact Sheet (English)
  • Agriculture Safety: Emergency Preparedness for Farmworkers Fact Sheet (English)
  • Asbestos Fact Sheet (English)
  • Black Widow Spider Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Brown Recluse Spider Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet (English)
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Chainsaw Safety QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Chainsaws: Working Safely with Chainsaws Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Chipper Machine Safety QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Cleanup Hazard Fact Sheet (English)
  • Confined Spaces: Permit-Required Confined Spaces QuickCard (English)
  • Construction Hazards (Top Four) QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Construction PPE QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Decontamination Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Decontamination QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Demolition Fact Sheet (English)
  • Disaster Cleanup and Recovery PPE Matrix Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Disaster Response: Protecting Workers from Slips, Trips and Falls QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Electrical Hazards: Working Safely Around Downed Electrical Wires Fact Sheet (English)
  • Electrical Safety QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Electricity: Working Safely with Electricity Fact Sheet (English)
  • Emergency Action Plans: How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations (English)
  • Emergency Exit Routes Fact Sheet (English)
  • Emergency Management: Preparing and Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies (English)
  • Emergency Response: A Dangerous Worksite – The World Trade Center (English)
  • Emergency Response: Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims (English)
  • Emergency Response: Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases (English)
  • Emergency Response: Hospitals and Community Emergency Response — What You Need to Know (English)
  • Emergency Response: Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness – Requirements and Guidelines (English)
  • Evacuating High-Rise Buildings Fact Sheet (English)
  • Fire Ants Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Flood Cleanup Fact Sheet (Spanish)
  • Flu: Influenza in Workers and Pigs – Guidance for Commercial Swine Farmers and Pork Producers Fact Sheet (English)
  • Fungi Hazards and Flood Cleanup Fact Sheet (English)
  • Generator Safety: Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators Fact Sheet (English)
  • Generator Safety: Using Portable Generators Safely Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hand Hygiene and Gloves in Hurricane-Affected Areas Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hand Hygiene QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Hazard Communication Standard: Comparison of NFPA 704 and HazCom 2012 Labels QuickCard (English)
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Fact Sheet (English)
  • Heat Illness Prevention: Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat Fact Sheet (English)
  • Heat Illness: Prevent Heat Illness at Work: OSHA Alert (English) (Spanish)
  • Human Remains: Health and Safety Recommendations for Workers Who Handle Human Remains Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hydrogen Sulfide Fact Sheet (English)
  • Hydrogen Sulfide QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Keeping Workers Safe during Flood Cleanup: OSHA Alert (English)
  • Ladder Safety QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Lead Hazards Fact Sheet (English)
  • Lead in Construction QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Mold Fact Sheet (English)
  • Mold Hazards during Disaster Cleanup (English) (Spanish)
  • Oil Spill Cleanup: Safety and Health Awareness for Oil Spill Cleanup Workers (English) (Spanish)
  • Oil Spill Response: Training Marine Oil Spill Response Workers under OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (English)
  • Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (English)
  • Portable Generators: Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Working with Portable Generators: OSHA Alert (English) (Spanish)
  • Process Safety Management Depends on You! – Poster (English)
  • Process Safety Management Depends on You! QuickCard (English)
  • Respirators QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Sandbags: Filling, Moving and Placing Sandbags During Flooding Disasters Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • Sandbags: Filling, Moving and Placing Sandbags During Flooding Disasters QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Search and Rescue Operations Fact Sheet (English)
  • Spirometry: OSHA/NIOSH Spirometry InfoSheet (English)
  • Spirometry: OSHA/NIOSH Spirometry Worker Info (English)
  • Tree Trimming Fact Sheet (English)
  • Trenching and Excavation Safety Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • West Nile Virus Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish)
  • West Nile Virus QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Work Zone Traffic Safety Fact Sheet (English)
  • Work Zone Traffic Safety QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
  • Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines: OSHA Alert (English) (Spanish)
  • Workplace Precautions Against West Nile Virus (HTML)
Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Barrier Guard for Drawworks Drum at Oil Drilling Sites (HTML)
  • Exposure to Hazards Associated with Temporary Enclosures (English)
  • Hazards Associated with De-Watering of Pipelines (English)
  • Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production (E&P) Waste Liquids (English)
  • Potential Health Hazards Associated with Handling Pipe used in Oil and Gas Production (HTML)
  • Silica: OSHA/NIOSH Hazard Alert – Worker Exposure to Silica during Hydraulic Fracturing (English) (Spanish)
  • Silica: Silica Exposure during Hydraulic Fracturing InfoSheet (English)
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hypothermia
  • Snow Removal: Falls and Other Hazards to Workers Removing Snow from Rooftops and Other Elevated Surfaces (English)