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| Title | State | Date |
|---|---|---|
Bloodborne Pathogens (1)This document from the West Virginia Department of Transportation provides an overview of bloodborne pathogens. This document also describes the importance of having an awareness training program and an exposure control plan in place. |
WV | 2006 |
Bloodborne Pathogens (2)This document from the West Virginia Department of Transportation describes Bloodborne pathogens including symptoms and transmission of specific pathogens. Also, this document describes clean-up procedures of biohazards. |
WV | 2006 |
Effective Workplace Safety and Health Management Systems Fact SheetThis fact sheet describes the elements of an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and how such a system has proven to be a decisive factor in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses. |
2008 | |
Driving Under Hazardous ConditionsThis article from Integrated Publishing provides guidelines for making a driver a better operator under adverse driving conditions. |
2008 | |
Avian Flu Factsheet OSHAThis two page fact sheet from OSHA provides information on avian flu symptoms, how people become infected, what types of employees are at the highest potential risk of exposure, treatment, and general precautions for people who may be exposed to the virus. |
2006 | |
Burns Fact SheetThis fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on how to behave safely in fire situations and lists the basic principles of first aid for burn victims. |
2006 | |
Carbon Monoxide PoisoningThis fact sheet from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides information on carbon monoxide, who is at risk, how it can harm you, what to do if you suspect someone has been poisoned, and what employers and employees can do to help prevent CO poisoning. |
2002 | |
Working Safely Around Downed Electrical WiresThis fact sheet from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides information on the dangers of downed or low hanging electrical wires and rules to live by when working near these wires. |
2005 | |
Grounding Requirements for Portable GeneratorsThis fact sheet from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) discusses safe work practices around portable generators and the grounding requirements for portable generators. |
2005 | |
TCRP Report 125: Guidebook for Mitigating Fixed Route Bus and Pedestrian CollisionsThis Guidebook from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) will assist small, medium, and large transit agencies and their community members in better understanding bus-and-pedestrian collisions and in determing preventive or remedial strategies for reducing the frequency and severity of these types of collisions. |
2008 |