Free NIOSH Lifting Equation App

Very nice app for your iPhone that has the NIOSH Lifting Equation built in.  Clear, easy to use (assuming you are familiar with the NIOSH Lifting Equation).

Link if looking on a computer:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/liftright/id566648977?mt=8

Link if looking on your i-Device:  https://appsto.re/us/rcMXH.i

Ergonomics Assessment – WorkSafeBC

Great program and forms from WorkSafeBC – allows for an easy ergonomic assessment of various types of tasks.  What is nice is that they show on the forms what is unsafe.  A guided program.

Click links below for documents:

MSI Ergonomics Worksheet A

MSI Ergonomics Worksheet B

MSI_worksheet_B_fillable

Risk Factor – Cold Stress

Risk Factor – Contact Stress

Risk Factor – Pushing and Pulling

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.

Click links below for documents:

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

Free Online Course from WorkSafeBC – Supervising for Safety

This looks truly good.  A course set up where you pick your industry and the course goes over how to supervise for safety.  Videos are included, a test, plus certificate if passed.  Can be used individually, or companies can use this as a part of internal training.

Great job WorkSafeBC!

Click link below to be directed to the WorkSafeBC site:

http://www.supervisingforsafety.com/

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.

Click link below for document:

Essentials of Health and Safety at Work

BLS Injury Data – Fatal, Non-Fatal Reports – Download Here

Fatal and non-fatal injury analysis in chart and demographic format.  All industries included.

Click links below for documents:

BLS – Analysis of Fatal Injuries in 2013

BLS Case and Demographics Characteristics for Work Related Injuries and Illnesses Involving Days of JOb Transfer or Restriction

Charts of the BLS Case and Demographics Data