We hear of Texas and Arizona having temperatures over 100 degrees, but currently it is hot all over the country. Below are multiple resources from OSHA to help address employee safety concerns related to heat:
Protect Yourself – Employee – Spanish
A detailed program that breaks down heat index, how it affects people, etc. Also included are some materials from NIOSH. Check out other links on this site where I have QuickCards and other materials.
Click links below for documents:
OSHA – Full Heat Stress Prevention Program – Spanish
OSHA – Full Heat Stress Prevention Program
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.
Click links below for documents:
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
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
Are you protecting your employees from dangerous summer heat? Below is the actual OSHA Heat Illness Training Guide, posters, quick cards.
Click links below for documents:
Heat QuickCard – Spanish Heat QuickCard –
Link to the OSHA site with these materials: https://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.athruz?pType=Industry&pID=297
Special thanks to commenter Seth, who alerted me to this app. Completely free, that has 1910 and 1926. I currently do not know if this is available for Android.
The app downloads the regs (about 32 meg), so it can be used without a connection.
Note – it has worked on my iPhone 5 but there are issues on my iPad. I will update if I learn anything. Also, if anyone knows if this is on Android, let me know and I will update this post.
Thanks again Seth:
Here is the app link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-safety-regulations/id741380887?mt=8
For both iOS and Android. Recognize the signs, know what to do. Great smartphone app, especially for outdoor work, and southern states.
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html
An interesting site that provides practical solutions to everyday construction safety issues. Site is broke down be category, risk, exposure, trade, etc.
http://www.cpwrconstructionsolutions.org/index.php
Most of us have seen this, but they have upgraded their search features to drill down to specific items for specific exposures. Easier to find what is needed:
All in one location – English and Spanish on most, plus printable pdf:
https://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.athruz?pType=Types&pID=6
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