Resources

• UVA Facilities Management Safety Standards
• First Aid Kit Info
• MSDS Search
• Health and Safety Minute – quarterly updates from FM-OHS
• B4 U Start – user tutorial
• CDC Hepatitis B Vaccine Fact Sheet
• Preferred PPE
• Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Kit inspections and contents (includes reorder information)
• OSHA regulations
• What Is Safety? – a Pinnacle Safety Solutions presentation
• UVA Respirators, Filters, Accessories

ICRA/ISLM

• Infection Control Risk Assessment for Construction Policy & Procedure
• ICRA Daily Log
• ICRA Authorization Form
• Interim Life Safety Measures – Policies and Procedures
• Interim Life Safety Measures Matrix
• University of Virginia Health System Daily ILSM Monitoring Log (Revised Log Posted August 11, 2006)

Silica Resources

• Table 1: Specified Exposure Control Methods When Working With Materials Containing Crystalline Silica – OHSA, §1926.1153 Respirable crystalline silica
• Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction
• Silica Awareness – Training by VOSH
• VOSH – Training package and certificates
• OSHA – Rule
• OSHA – Silica in Construction info and resources
• Silica-Safe.org – Explanations of hazards and precautions
• Centers for Disease Control – Resources for silica in Construction

Toolbox Talk – tips for a safe work environment

• Basic Electrical Safety basic electrical safety geared towards non-electricians
• Bicycle Safety – recommended bicycle safety equipment and proper safety practices
• Compressed Gas Cylinders – compressed gas cylinders can pose serious hazards
• Computer Ergonomics – along with the proliferation of computer technology, concern about healthy, safe, and comfortable use of computers has emerged
• Confined Spaces – how to identify confined spaces in your buildings
• Construction Site Safety – safety requirements that all visitors must observe when entering a construction site
• Defensive Driving – defensive driving is the art of driving so as to prevent and avoid traffic crashes ...
• Dumpster Safety – dumpster and related equipment safety practices
• Fire Safety – basic fire safety knowledge is an important skill that can save your life on or off the job
• Forklift Safety – handling, approaching and lifting loads with a forklift
• Hand & Power Tools – we often overlook the hazards associated with the common tools that are used on a daily basis
• Hazard Communication – hazard communication provides employees with important safety information for chemicals used in their workplace.
• Heat Stress – how to prevent and treat heat stress
• Hot Work – special precautions are necessary to perform hot work safely
• Ladder Safety – choosing correct ladders, inspecting and proper usage
• Landscaping Safety – general safety and procedures for landscaping equipment
• Lead-Based Paint – lead paint is a major source of lead poisoning in children and can affect adults
• Lifting Safety – proper lifting techniques, how to reduce the risk of back injury and some other general safety tips
• Lockout-Tagout – requirements needed to control hazardous energy while servicing or performing maintenance on machinery or other equipment
• Machine Guarding – guarding involves protecting ourselves from machines and equipment in our work environment
• Means of Egress – emergency evacuation drill procedures
• Office Move – preparing for an office move
• Office Safety – how to keep a clean and safe office environment
• Oil Spill Response – FM employees having a role in managing or maintaning oil-containing devices must be able to initiate an appropriate oil spill response
• Permit Required Confined Spaces – review of procedures for employees who have already been trained in confined space entry
• Personal Protective Equipment – types of PPE and when they should be worn
• Poison Ivy – facts, misconceptions, prevention and treatment
• Safety Signage – common signage and how to assess
• Securing Loads – risks of improperly secured loads, and tips on proper practices
• Snow Removal – shovel, snow plowing and sidewalk/stair snow removal tips
• Snow Thrower Safety – some basic do’s and don’ts of snow thrower usage
• Winter Driving – winter driving is the most difficult driving season
• Working at Elevation – how to identify and protect against fall hazards
• Working in the Cold – overexposure to cold (indoors or outdoors) can be harmful to your health

Safety related councils, institutes and programs

• American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
• The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• American Welding Society (AWS) – Safety and health fact sheets
• CAT Safety Resources – Toolbox Talks, checklists, videos
• The Center for Construction Research and Training – Research, training, and fact sheets
• Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety & Health (eCLOSH) – Toolbox Talks, handouts, images
• Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
• Injury Free Environment (IFE) – SKANSKA’s safety website – Toolbox Talks, trainings
• National Fire Protection Association
• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) – Data, Statistics and resources
• National Safety Council
• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) – Safety advocacy – articles, reports, safety tips
• Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Program