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Anthrax eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An illustrated, interactive web-based training tool on anthrax, an acute infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax has received heightened attention recently because of its use as a biological warfare agent.
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As It Should Be Done: Workplace Precautions Against Bloodborne Pathogens (100+Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 24-minute web-based video explains how workers can protect themselves against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This program is targeted primarily to health care workers and related professionals.
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As It Should Be Done: Workplace Precautions Against Bloodborne Pathogens (56Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 24-minute web-based video explains how workers can protect themselves against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This program is targeted primarily to health care workers and related professionals. Optimized for speeds up to 56 Kbps. A high-speed version is also available.
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CSB Animation of BP Texas City Refinery Accident
By US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). Diagrams the cause of the accident at BP Texas City Refinery.
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CSB Video Archive
By US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). Videos from the CSB including: highlights from CSB hearings on combustible dust hazards and New York City fire code reform, and a Safety Bulletin on preventing harm from sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS).
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Environmental Health Series (PH 471-477)
By The School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The Illinois Public Health Preparedness Center offers competency-based, completely online courses for public health workers that are offered in a self-directed, instructor-led format. This series covers environmental health and includes the courses PH 471 to PH 477: What is Environmental Health?; Source and Hazard Assessment; Qualitative Risk Assessment; and Environmental Health Risk Communication.
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EnviroRisk
By The School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. A case-based, problem-solving program in environmental risk assessment and risk communication. You will play the role of a public health professional as you go through the course. This course will develop your ability to investigate an environmental health problem and serve as a resource and risk communicator in your community. Credit for taking this course is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Hazard Communication Training
By Instructional Designs. An interactive training course on hazard communication with test questions. Training manager screens are also available.
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Hazmat for Healthcare Training Modules
By Environmental Hazards Management Institute. These PowerPoint presentations are broken into four modules: Awareness, Operations Foundation, Personal Protective Equipment, Decontamination/Spill Response. The Awareness module is designed for hospital personnel who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release. The Operations Foundation module discusses terminology, relevant standard operating procedures, and termination of an event procedures. The Personal Protective Equipment module describes how to select, don, and doff the proper personal protective equipment and the hazards and limitations of personal protective equipment. The Decontamination objectives are to explain decontamination procedures for victims, personnel, and equipment and relevant Standard Operating Procedures. Registration required.
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Lead Contamination Information System (Lead in Drinking Water)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Explains the dangers of lead in drinking water and presents techniques for reducing lead exposure
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Lead in the Environment
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Examines the health problems posed by lead and discusses testing children for lead poisoning. Learn about sources of lead, health effects, and techniques for reducing lead exposure in and around the home. A quiz helps users review what they have learned, and the reference section points them to local, regional and national sources of information and help.
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Lead in the Environment (Spanish version)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Plomo en el Medio Ambiente. Este programa tiene la intencion de ayudar con la evaluacion del riesgo ambiental asociado con el envenenamiento por plomo.
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Legionnaires Disease eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Designed to assist industrial hygienists in the assessment of worksites for potential Legionnaires disease. It provides information on disease recognition, investigation procedures to identify probable water sources, and control strategies.
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MediaLab OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
By MediaLab, Inc.. This basic course describes causes and symptoms of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV; explains potential risks to health care workers from bloodborne pathogens; demonstrates the use of personal protective equipment; explains the use of engineering controls; explains how to correctly handle sharps; and demonstrates proper handwashing procedure.
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MediaLab OSHA Chemical Hygiene
By MediaLab, Inc.. This basic course explains the Haz-Com standard as it relates to laboratory work; explains the NFPA diamond; explains each section of the MSDS; and explains basic laboratory common sense rules.
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MediaLab OSHA Formaldehyde
By MediaLab, Inc.. This basic course describes the charcteristics and symptoms of formaldehyde; explains relevant OSHA standards; describes environmental monitoring procedures; and tells how to protect yourself from the dangers of formaldehyde.
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MediaLab OSHA Tuberculosis
By MediaLab, Inc.. This basic course tells how tuberculosis (TB) is spread; describes symptoms associated with TB; describes TB testing procedures; relates specific guidelines and CDC risk categories; and describes methods of TB control.
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Mercury in Medical Facilities (Download)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Teaches health care professionals (and anyone else) about the hazards of mercury as commonly used in medical care facilities, especially hospitals and clinics. Mercury can pose a significant health problem for these professionals, and also for patients and the environment in general. The program explains the impact of mercury on human health and the integrity of ecosystems, and a 'virtual hospital' allow users to see sources of mercury and their alternatives. Detailed survey and self-audit materials are provided, along with case studies from the Mayo Clinic and other locations. A zip file is also available for Macintosh users.
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Mercury in Medical Facilities (Interactive)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Teaches health care professionals (and anyone else) about the hazards of mercury as commonly used in medical care facilities, especially hospitals and clinics. Mercury can pose a significant health problem for these professionals, and also for patients and the environment in general. The program explains the impact of mercury on human health and the integrity of ecosystems, and a 'virtual hospital' allow users to see sources of mercury and their alternatives. Detailed survey and self-audit materials are provided, along with case studies from the Mayo Clinic and other locations.
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Nursing Homes - Hazards and Solutions (100Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 16-minute web-based video discusses various hazards in nursing homes, focusing on resident transfer hazards, and controls to minimize these hazards.
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Nursing Homes - Hazards and Solutions (56Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 16-minute web-based video discusses various hazards in nursing homes, focusing on resident transfer hazards, and controls to minimize these hazards. Optimized for speeds up to 56 Kbps. A high-speed version is also available.
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Occupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Download Powerpoint slides on occupational exposure to methylene chloride.
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Online Training Modules
By Oklahoma State University. Modules for training employees at Oklahoma State University. Modules include Asbestos Awareness, Back Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Compressed Gas Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers, Hazard Communications, Hazardous Materials Transportation, Material Safety Data Sheets, Mower Safety, Office Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment in the Laboratory, Practicing Safe Science, and Stress Management.
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OR-OSHA 205: Hazard Communication Program
By Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This course introduces the learner to HAZCOM program requirements for manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers. Container labeling, MSDS management, training, and other elements of the program are discussed. For Oregon residents. CEU credits available.
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OR-OSHA Workshop Materials
By Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Workshop materials that include a workbook, instructor guide, and materials for overhead transparencies. Download in printable PDF or PowerPoint formats. Title include: Safety and Health Management, Safety Committee Operations, Accident Investigation Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis, Hazard Identification and Control, What to Expect from an OR-OSHA Inspection, Continuous Safety Improvement, Employer and Employee Responsibilities, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication Program, Ergonomics of Manual Material Handling, Workplace Emergency Action Plans, Exposure Control/Bloodborne Pathogens, Fall Protection, Worker Protection Program, and Agriculture Hazard Communication. A Training the Safety Trainer workbook and other workbooks are available.
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OSHA's Revised Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Powerpoint slides on OSHA's Revised Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
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Protecting Nursing Home Workers: OSHA's Safety and Health Program Approach
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A file of 83 Powerpoint slides on OSHA's program to help nursing homes reduce workers injuries and illnesses through effective safety and health programs. The initiative program also addressed potential nursing home hazards including back injuries, slips and falls, workplace violence, and risks from bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis.
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Safer Needle Devices: Protecting Health Care Workers
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Powerpoint slides on protecting healthcare workers from needlestick injuries.
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Safety PowerPoint Presentation Library
By Vermont Safety Information Resources Inc. (SIRI). Extensive library of presentations on safety in Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Tuberculosis Training Materials
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A training and outreach package on tuberculosis based on CPL 2.106, Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis. It consists of 51 PowerPoint slides and a PDF file of overhead transparencies.
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Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides How to Comply Manual
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1. Provides detailed information on who is covered by the Worker Protection Standard and how to meet regulatory requirements. Contains requirements for pesticide safety training, notification of pesticide applications, use of personal protective equipment, restricted entry intervals following pesticide application, decontamination supplies, and emergency medical assistance.
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COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE
 3Etrainer
By 3E Company. Provides Internet access to an online hazardous materials management training program 24-7-365. Employees login, select a course, and go. 3Etrainer includes all the basic hazardous materials training content related to OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and also tracks training records and creates summary reports for a customer's management evaluation process. A company-designated administrator can view all activity via a centralized database at any time.
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