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Additional Key Resources
Important: When consulting online resources always consider the year the information was released.
Hand and Arm Protection
PIP: Glove Technologies
- Fiber Basics
- Liner Basics
- Material Basics
- Coating Basics
- Grip Basics
PIP: ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 Impact Resistant Glove Standard (PDF Download)
Fall Protection
Fall Protection Inspection Checklist Logs from 3M
Guide to Inspection & Cleaning of 3M Personal Fall Protection Products from 3M
Fall Protection Plan from 3M
A History/Overview of the 2016 Fall Protection Code from 3M
Training Manual and Sample Plan on Tools & Accessories for Drop Prevention from 3M
Hearing Protection
Honeywell: Hearing Conservation at Work
Making Hearing Loss Prevention a Priority
- Infographics on noise hazards from various industries
- Educational tools
- Videos
- Care and maintenance instructions
Honeywell’s Guide to Developing an Effective Hearing Conservation Program
3M: Center for Hearing Conservation
Walk through the Seven Elements of Hearing Conservation and Develop a Plan
Measure Control Protect Check
Train Record Evaluate Resources
OSHA: Occupational Noise Exposure
- Standards
- Health Effects
- Exposure & Controls
- Hearing Conservation Program
NIOSH: Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention
- Reducing Noise Exposure
- Preventing Hearing Loss
- Facts and Statistics
- Reports, Recommendations, and Resources
Respiratory Protection
3M: Center for Respiratory Protection
Step-by-Step tools to help achieve your respiratory safety goals
- Exposure Assessment
- Written Program
- Respirator Selection
- Medical Evaluation
- Fit Testing
- Training & Maintenance
OSHA: Respiratory Protection
- General Guidance
- Training Videos
- Standards
- Enforcement
- Additional Resources
OSHA’s Informational Booklet on Respiratory Protection
NIOSH: Respiratory Health Division
NIOSH: Health Hazard Evaluations
Eye and Face Protection
Material to come soon.
Head Protection
Material to come soon.
Foot Protection
Material to come soon.
Gas Detection, Air Monitoring, and Confined Space
Material to come soon.
Ergonomics
Proper Lifting Techniques Poster (PDF) from Ergodyne
Proper Way to Wear a Back Support from Ergodyne
Other Hazards
This material no longer represents OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. Only use these as starting points when creating material.
Checklist for Employee Exposure Monitoring
Silica Manager for the Construction Industry
Construction Workers Should Know: Silica – It’s More than Dust
OSHA PDFs
OSHA Fact Sheet: Workers’ Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica: Final Rule Overview
OSHA Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule: Construction
OSHA Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule: General Industry and Maritime
OSHA Frequently Asked Questions: Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule (Background and Health Impacts)