Free from WorkSafeBC – Setting Up a Safety Committee

This is a complete program – and I mean complete – on how to set up a safety committee.  Full program on participant roles, how to train, hazard analysis, accident investigation, etc.  High level of detail.

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JHSC_Hazard_Analysis_Facilitator

JHSC_Hazard_Analysis_Presentation

JHSC_Hazard_Analysis_Workbook

JHSC_Inspections_Workbook

JHSC_Investigation_Facilitator

JHSC_Investigation_Optional_Slides

JHSC_Investigation_Slides

JHSC_Investigation_Workbook

JHSC_Responsibilities_Presentation

Joint Health and Safety Committee – Facilitators Guide

Joint Health and Safety Committee – Workbook

Scaffolding Resources – OSHA, WorkSafeBC, Others – Download Free

Note – the WorkSafeBC materials are from Canada, so there may be variance between their standards and standards in the United States.

Click links below for documents:

A Guide to Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry

Analysis of Scaffold Issues

Baker Scaffolds Toolbox Talk

Fall From Scaffold – Oregon Talk

Falls from Scaffolds – Toolbox Talk

Guardrails for Scaffolds Toolbox Talk

OSHA Scaffolding Presentation Speaker Notes

OSHA Scaffolding Presentation

Safety Statndards for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry – OSHA

Scaffolding – Narrow Frame Scaffolds Fact Sheet

Scaffolding – OSHA Guide

Scaffolding Presentation

Scaffolding Requirements Toolbox Talk

Scaffolding Training Presentation

Essentials of Health and Safety at Work – Free 105 Page Safety Book!

I was surprised to find this as well – an entire book online for free.  This is a guide developed by the British on all things safety.  Not a full handout for complex issues, but great for companies establishing a safety program, educating a person on safety and risk, and ways to combat the most common issues in the workplace.  Excellent design.

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Essentials of Health and Safety at Work

Alert – Changes to OSHA Reporting Rules Just Announced! Download Documents Here

Changes coming into effect as of January 2015.  The biggest includes amputations and loss of an eye must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours:

• All work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses of an eye within 24 hours.

Below are fact sheets and other documents on the new rule.

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Reportable Rules Fact Sheet

Updated Reporting Rule

Updates to Reporting Rule – Fact Sheet

Who is Required to Keep Records and Who is Exempt

Free Concrete Safety Toolbox Talks from WorkSafeBC – Download Here

Concrete safety toolbox talks – from use of tools to pumping.  As with anything from WorkSafeBC – Good Stuff.

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Concrete – Bending Over

Concrete – Formwork

Concrete – Hand tools During Reinforcing

Concrete – Pouring and Pumping

Concrete – Reinforcing – Overexertion

Concrete – Reinforcing – Reaching

Concrete – Reinforcing – Shoulder Issues

Concrete – Reinforicing – Wrist Issues

Free Fall Protection Toolbox Talks from WorkSafeBC – Download Here

A good selection of toolbox talks, plus a template for a written plan.  

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Falls – Anchor Points

Falls – Full Body Harness

Falls – Horizontal Lifelines

Falls – How Long Does it Take to Fall

Falls – Inspecting Harness

Falls – Inspecting your Landyard

Falls – Putting on a Harness

Falls – Restraint or Arrest

Falls – Retractable Lifelines

Falls – Rope Grabs

Falls – Shock Absorbers and Caribiners

Falls – Using the Right Lanyard

Falls – Verical Lifelines

Falls – Written Plan

Most Frequently Cited Standards – From OSHA – Free PowerPoint Presentations

These are PowerPoint presentations concerning the most frequently cited standards by OSHA.  There are three good things about these – first, they are as of 2013, so up to date.  Second, they break down citations by each sub part, so this is applicable to anyone.  Third, there are three presentations, broken down by construction, general industry, and maritime – so factory workers do not need to know about scaffolds, for example.

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Most Frequently Cited – Construction

Most Frequently Cited – General Industry

Most Frequently Cited – Maritime

Free Comprehensive Ladder Safety Training Materials and Programs

Below are materials from OSHA, plus other sources for setting up your ladder safety program, as well as training employees.  Please ensure that your program addresses hazards on your jobsite, and modify these items as needed for the safety of your employees.

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Fall Off Ladders Can Kill – Use them Safely – Booklet

Ladder Safety Manual – Presentation

Ladder Safety Manual – Trainer’s Guide

Safe Use of Extension Ladders – Fact Sheet

Safe Use of Job Made Wooden Ladders

Safe Use of Stepladders Falls – Extension Ladders

Scaffold and Ladder Safety

Stairways and Ladders

Ladder Safety – Safe Use of Extension Ladders

Ladder Safety – Safe Use of Wooden Ladders

Ladder Safety – Stepladder Fact Sheet

Ladder Safety Fact Sheet

Ladder Safety Guide – English and Spanish

Ladder Safety QuickCard

Cranes and Derricks in Construction – OSHA plus Others

Training Presentation from OSHA, Video, QuickCards, etc.  

Click Links Below for Documents/Presentations:

Assembly Disassembly – Subpart CC

Cranes – OSHA – Note – this one is the PowerPoint.  

Cranes and Derricks in Construction – Operator Qualification and Certification Fact Sheet

Cranes and Derricks in Construction – Qualified Rigger Fact Sheet

Cranes and Derricks in Construction – Signal Person Qualifications Fact Sheet

Cranes and Derricks in Construction – Small Entity Compliance Guide

Cranes and Derricks in Construction – Subpart CC Wire Rope Inspection

Sling Safety