Texas has a great resource on safety – a series of short safety topics that are called, “Take 5.” These are a wide range of subjects – I don’t think I have them all, but below are the best.
You know what to do:
Take 5 for Safety
Category Archives: Confined Space
Confined Spaces – Residential Construction
Hey Everyone
Those of you who are in residential construction noted that when they updated the confined space entry standard a while back, it included residential construction. This industry had been somewhat overlooked by OSHA in the past. They have updated some of their materials to be more clear as to what is expected.
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Confined Spaces – New Stuff from OSHA
Okay, well, not all of these are new, some area, but thought it would be helpful to keep a group together. Yes I misspelled a word.
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CalOSHA – Scaffold Guides and Confined Spaces
I had a request for CalOSHA Stuff, so I looked around and sure enough – there is a good amount. For Non-California viewers and international types (you know who you are) – The USA has the federal OSHA, but the states can opt out of the federal OSHA plan as long as their regulations are as strong, or stronger, than the federal OSHA. Hence, this stuff is at least as good as what OSHA requires.
Below are materials on scaffolds:
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Confined Space – Hazard Overview
Confined Space – Is it Safe to Enter
Confined Space – Overview Presentation
Confined Spaces – Programs, Toolbox Talks – OSHA, HSE, WorkSafeBC
A large selection of materials that include written programs, QuickCards, Toolbox Talks, etc. Also from the major players in safety – OSHA, HSE, WorkSafeBC.
Click links below for documents:
A Guide to Safety In Confined Spaces
Confined Space – Is it Safe To Enter
Confined Space Program – WorkSafeBC
Confined Spaces – Atmospheric Testing QuickCard
Confined Spaces – OSHA Program
Confined Spaces – Permit Required QuickCard – English
Confined Spaces – Permit Required QuickCard – Spanish
Confined Spaces CPWR Toolbox Talk
All Safety Programs About Everything – Free Downloads
No really – this is from North Carolina OSHA. A huge amount of safety programs covering nearly everything. This time I don’t expect you to download everything – just as much as you really need. Have fun.
Click links below for documents:
A Guide to Asbestos for Industry
A Guide to Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
A Guide to Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout Tagout
A Guide to Developing nad Maintaining an Effective Hearing Conservation Program
A Guide to Emergency Action Planning
A Guide to Eye Wash and Safety Shower Facilities
A Guide to Fall Prevention in Industry
A Guide to Forklift Operator Training
A Guide to Form Safety and Health
A Guide to Hexavalent Chromium
A Guide to Lead Exposure in the Construction Industry
A Guide to Machine SafeGuarding
A Guide to Manual Materials Handling and Back Safety
A Guide to Occupational Exposure to Isocyanates
A Guide to Office Safety and Health
A guide to Personal Protective Equipment
A Guide to Preventing Heat Stress and Cold Stress
A Guide to Public Safety Driving
A Guide to Respiratory Protection
A Guide to Safety In Confined Spaces
A Guide to the OSHA Excavations Standard
A Guide to Working with Corrosive Substances
A Guide to Working with Electricity
Construction Industry Safety and Health Management Program – Word
Construction Jobsite Safety and Health Guide
Fire Rescue EMS Safety and Health Management Program – Word
General Industry Safety and Health Management Program ig1
Long Term Care Industry Safety and Health Management Program
OSHA General Industry Standards Requiring Programs Inspections Records or Training
Free Materials from Ohio – Lockout Tagout, Confined Spaces, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protecton
Some surprisingly good programs. These are designed to explain the issue and then set up controls. Great if you need to ‘sell’ a program to a client or management. Easy to follow, with support documents included. From the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.
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Confined Spaces – Free Materials from OSHA, CPWR
Free materials from OSHA, and our good friends at CPWR.
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Confined Spaces – Atmospheric Testing QuickCard
OSHA Safety Programs – All
I will categorize these later – I promise – but for now – here are all of OSHA’s larger programs. These include confined spaces, lockout tagout, etc.
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Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines
Safe Patient Handling – Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes
Respiratory Protection – Small Entity Compliance Guide
Respiratory Protection – Assigned Protection Factors for the Revised Standard
Process Safety Management – Guidelines for Compliance
Portland Cement – Preventing Skin Problems
Medical Records – Access to Medical and Exposure Records
Medical and Dental Offices – A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards
Heat Illness – Protecting Yourself in the Sun
Fall Prevention – Training Guide – A Lesson Plan for Employers
Fall Prevention – Training Guide – A Lesson Plan for Employers – Spanish
Employers Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection
Emergency Response – Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness – Requirements and Guidelines
Emergency Response – Best Practices for Hospital Based First Receivers of Victims
Electrical Hazards – Controlling Electrical Hazards
OSHA QuickCards – Download Here – All Free – English/Spanish/Other – Updated!
Updated 10/26/2014 with new QuickCards from OSHA – see below:
I downloaded and posted nearly all OSHA QuickCards to a single location. I skipped obscure types, but about 95% are here.
Click links below for QuickCards:
Updated Cards – 10/26/2014
Agriculture – Backing Up Farm Vehicles and Equipment Safety QuickCard
Agriculture – Protecting Farmworkers from Tractor and Harvester Hazards
Agriculture – Protecting Workers from Tripod Orchard Ladder Injuries
Combustible Dust – Precaustions for Firefighters to Prevent Dust Explosions
Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets
Hazard Communication Standard Labels
Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram QuickCard
Previous Entries:
Amputations QuickCard – English
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning QuickCard – English
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning QuickCard – Spanish
Chain Saw Saety QuickCard – English
Chain Saw Saety QuickCard – Spanish
Chain Saw Safety QuickCard – Portuguese
Chipper Machine QuickCard – English
Chipper Machine QuickCard – Portuguese
Chipper Machine QuickCard – Spanish
Cold Stress QuickCard – English
Confined Spaces – Permit Required QuickCard – English
Confined Spaces – Permit Required QuickCard – Spanish
Construction Hazards – Top Four – QuickCard – English
Construction Hazards – Top Four – QuickCard – Spanish
Construction PPE QuickCard – English
Construction PPE QuickCard – Spansih
Demolition Safety QuickCard – English
Demolition Safety QuickCard – Portuguese
Demolition Safety QuickCard – Spanish
Electrical Safety QuickCard – English
Electrical Safety QuickCard – Spanish
Fall Protection – General Industry QuickCard – English
Fall Protection – General Industry QuickCard – Spanish
Hand Hygiene QuickCard – English
Hand Hygiene QuickCard – Portuguese
Hand Hygiene QuickCard – Spanish
Hazard Communication – Safety Data Sheets – GHS – English
Hazard Communication – Safety Data Sheets – GHS – Spanish
Hazard Communication – Standard Labels GHS – English
Hazard Communication – Standard Labels GHS – Spanish
Hazard Communication – Standard Pictograms GHS – English
Hazard Communication – Standard Pictograms GHS – Spanish
Heat Stress QuickCard – English
Heat Stress QuickCard – Spanish
Heat Stress QuickCard – Vietnamese
Lead in Construction QuickCard – English
Lead in Construction QuickCard – Spanish
Mercury – Avoiding Exposure from Flourescent Bulbs QuickCard
Motor Vehicle Safe Driving Practices QuickCard – English
Motor Vehicle Safe Driving Practices QuickCard – Spanish
Portable Generator QuickCard – English
Portable Generator QuickCard – Spanish
Process Safety QuickCard Respirator QuickCard – English
Respirator QuickCard – Protuguese
Respirator QuickCard – Spansih
Tree Trimming and Removal QuickCard – English
Tree Trimming and Removal QuickCard – Portuguese
Trench Safety QuickCard – English
Trench Safety QuickCard – Spanish
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