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The following references may be helpful in developing a basic safety and health program and addressing
occupational safety and health concerns.
Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines, publication #2254
The Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250, (202) 512-1800
Lists training requirements in nearly 100 OSHA standards as an
aid to those assigned the responsibility of employee training.
Addresses issues such as determining if training is needed, developing
educational programs, and evaluating the effectiveness of training.
OSHA Job Hazard Analysis Booklet, publication #029-016-001-425, $1.00
The Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402
Outlines the potential hazards associated with specific jobs
OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses, publication #2209
The Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA, (202) 512-1800
A guide for small businesses to aid in the establishment and maintenance
of a safe and healthful workplace through a seven-step program.
OSHA Record keeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
OSHA Publication Office, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 3101, Washington, DC
20210, (202) 693-1888
Designed to assist employers in understanding the OSHA 200 Injury
and Illness Log and how to complete it properly.
Job Safety Analysis
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health
Administration, National Mine Health and Safety Academy, 1301
Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813, (304) 256-3257
Basic guide for performing job safety analysis for the development of safety rules and procedures
Supervisor's Guide to Effective Safety Procedures
Bureau of Business Practice, Division of Aspen Publishers,
24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06386, General questions (800) 243-0876; to place an order (800) 638-8437
Brief guide covers a variety of safety topics including fire safety,
electrical safety and personal protective equipment
The Role of Labor-Management Committees in Safeguarding Worker Safety and Health
U.S. Department of Labor, BLMR-121, Room N5419, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210
Assesses the potential effectiveness of joint employer and employee
committees in reducing risks of death, injury and illness on the
job. Makes recommendations on how to make these committees more effective.
American National Standards (ANSI)
American National Standards Institute Inc., 11 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, (212) 642-4900
Consensus standards covering a variety of topics
National Fire Codes & Standards (NFPA)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Battermarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 * To order
by mail: NFPA Fulfillment Center, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, Massachusetts 02322, 800-344-3555
Fire protection standards used as general consensus standards
Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 1330 Kemper Meadow Drive, Suite 600, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240, (513) 742-2020
Listing of recommended threshold limit values developed by the ACGIH.
ACGIH Publications Catalog
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 1330 Kemper Meadow Drive, Suite 600, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240, (513) 742-2020
Accident Investigation, Safety Manual No. 10
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration,
National Mine Health and Safety Academy, 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813, (304) 256-3257
Basic guide for accident investigation and how to use the information to avoid future hazards
The OSHA Construction Industry Safety and Health Outreach Program
National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161, (800) 553-6847
Reference materials to assist instructors in providing training
on construction industry safety and health topics to entry-level participants
Safety and Health Manual for Building and Construction Trades Councils
Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO,
815 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 756-4652
A comprehensive guide to the requirements for a safety and health program in the construction industry
How to Conduct Health & Safety Audits, product #599
Business and Legal Reports, Inc., 141 Mill Rock Road East, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, (800) 727-5257
A step-by-step guide to conducting workplace health and safety audits. Includes sample checklists.
OSHA Compliance Advisor
Business and Legal Reports, Inc., 141 Mill Rock Road East, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-1513, (800) 727-5257
Semi-monthly publication covering current occupational safety and health compliance issues
Roofers' Safety and Health Manual
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, 1125 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 638-2540
A comprehensive training manual designed to inform and alert workers
to job hazards. Resource appendices provide lists by state of
OSHA consultative services, occupational health clinics, and university education programs.
Guidelines for the Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists,
1330 Kemper Meadow Drive, Suite 600, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240, (513) 742-2020
Comprehensive tables to aid in the selection of chemical protective clothing, and a list of vendors
Respiratory Protection, publication #3079
OSHA Publication Office, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW, Rm. 3101, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693-1888
Basic information on respiratory protection, proper selection, use and maintenance
Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practice
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists,
1330 Kemper Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240-4438, (513) 742-2020
Detailed information on ventilation applications in industry
Noise Control, A Guide for Workers and Employers
American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 E. Oakton
Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018-2187, (847) 699-2929
Basic information about the mechanics of noise and how to apply various control methods
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality: ASHRAE Standard
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, (404) 636-8400 or (800) 527-4723
ASHRAE Standard on Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality
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