Workers Compensation and Health & Safety
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All 50 States’ and D.C.’s Home Pages and Workers’ Compensation Agencies
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Document Center
This website contains copies of the ADA of 1990 (ADA), ADA regulations, technical assistance manuals prepared by the U.S. EEOC and DOJ. Also, links to other Internet sources concerning disability, legal issues, occupational health and safety and Total Quality Management issues.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Federal agency charged with ensuring workplace compliance to health and safety standards. This extensive site has many resources, such as a tool that allows you to enter your company’s SEC code to learn the most frequently cited OSHA standards for your industry class.
National Institute for Occupational Safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Osh.Net
A comprehensive website that provides links to various occupational health and safety resources.
Vermont Safety Information Resources Inc (SIRI)
Material Safety Data Sheet Information and Web Links.
Safety Online
A workplace health and safety portal with links to news, suppliers and resources.
Cornell University Ergo
Ergonomics research studies and class work by students and faculty in the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group at Cornell University. The focus is on ways to improve usability, comfort, performance and health through the better ergonomic design of hardware, software, and workplaces.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Includes information on what CTS is and how to prevent it. Site has links to ergonomics products and “at your desk” exercises.
Latex Allergy Links
Latex allergy is a serious workplace safety concern for hospitals and health care facilities, and any other industries where employees are required to wear gloves or latex related products. This site offers links to news and resources.
Extreme Heat & Hot Weather Health Emergencies
From 1979 to 1999, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. This collection of pages from the Center for Disease Control focuses on heat related illnesses and ways to manage heat.
Teen Workers
Each year about 70 teens die and about 77,000 are injured seriously enough to require hospital emergency department treatment. An estimated 230,000 working teens may be injured each year. If you employ young workers, this guide will help you to keep them safe.
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
A not-for-profit, publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
ATSDR is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its purpose is to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances.
OSHA on Motor Vehicle Safety
More than 2,000 deaths a year result from occupational motor vehicle incidents. These OSHA resources provide safety and health information relevant to motor vehicle safety.
OSHA e-Tools
eTools are “stand-alone,” interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus. Some also enable the user to answer questions, and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site.
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search