• Operator Training for Elevating Equipment - General Training Guidance [PDF - 724 KB]. This fact sheet is a product of the OSHA and Altec Alliance and it was developed to help employers identify the training recommended for employees on the inspection and operation of elevating equipment.
• Protect Yourself: Aerial Devices - Vehicle-Mounted Elevating & Rotating Work Platforms [PDF - 724 KB]. This fact sheet is a product of the OSHA and Altec Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees about the hazards with working on aerial devices and identifies guidelines for employees to follow.
• Protect Yourself: Aerial Equipment - Electrical Hazards [PDF - 724 KB]. This fact sheet is a product of the OSHA and Altec Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees about the electrical hazards associated with working on aerial devices and identifies guidelines for employees to follow.

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Apparel and Footwear

• Ergonomics for Supervisors: Volume I, An Introductory Manual for the Apparel and Footwear Industries [PDF - 4.07 MB]. American Apparel and Footwear Association.

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• Principles of Biosafety Fact Sheet [PDF - 57 KB]. Through the OSHA and ABSA Alliance, ABSA developed the, "Principles of Biosafety," Fact Sheet that provides laboratory employees with "Twelve Valuable Rules of Biosafety."
• BioSafety Levels Fact Sheet [PDF - 88 KB]. Through the OSHA and ABSA Alliance, ABSA developed the, "BioSafety Levels," Fact Sheet that describes the four levels of Biosafety.

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Car Wash

• Safety Tip Sheet No. 1: Slips, Trips and Fall Injuries. This tip sheet is a product of the OSHA and ICA Alliance and was developed for employers and employees in the carwash industry. It describes the possible causes of slips, trips and fall injuries and how the injuries could be prevented. The sheet is available in English and Spanish.

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• ISSA/OSHA Alliance Web Page. The ISSA/OSHA Alliance Web page includes ISSA Occupational Safety and Health Topics Pages, developed through the Alliance, for the cleaning industry on: Bloodborne Pathogens; Cleaning Chemicals in the Workplace (Hazard Communication); Injury & Illness Recordkeeping; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); and Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace.
• Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls [PDF - 52 KB]. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed a checklist to help minimize slip, trip and fall incidents.
• Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Custodians [PDF - 54 KB]. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed an article that presents a checklist of common causes for slips, trips and falls and practical tips for avoiding these types of workplace incidents.

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• CSDA Best Practices for Sawing and Drilling Operations [PDF - 86 KB]. The sawing and drilling best practices fact sheet is a product of the OSHA and CSDA Alliance. It identifies hazards associated with sawing and cutting adjacent to a highway work zone and safe work practices to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses.

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• Fact Sheets
  • Fact Sheet No. 1: Proper Inspection and Maintenance of Overhead Cranes and Hoists [DOC* - 94 KB]. This employer and employee fact sheet is a product of the OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance. The sheet describes standards, reference manuals and safety tips for the application and operation of overhead material handling equipment.
  • Fact Sheet No. 2: Hoists, Cranes, Pullers - Safety & Warning Labels and Test Certification [DOC* - 89 KB]. This employer and employee fact sheet is a product of the OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance. The sheet identifies items that operators and inspectors need to know when purchasing, installing or using hoist, crane and puller equipment.
• Safety Tips Sheets
  • Safety Tips Sheet No. 1: Proper Use of Hand Signals for Cab-Controlled Cranes [DOC* - 300 KB]. This tips sheet for employees is a product of the OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance and includes nine industry standard hand signals that are used for communication between the operator in the crane’s cab and the floor person.
  • Safety Tips Sheet No. 2: Pre-Operational Equipment Check of Cranes and Hoists [DOC* - 82 KB]. This tips sheet for employees is a product of the OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance and includes a pre-operational equipment checklist for cranes and hoists.
  • Safety Tips Sheet No. 3: Safe Lifting Practices [DOC* - 87 KB]. This tips sheet for employees is a product of the Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance and describes safe lifting practices for moving loads of material.
  • Safety Tips Sheet No. 4: Hoist Operation [DOC* - 87 KB]. This tips sheet for employees is a product of the OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance and describes what an operator should and should not do while operating a hoist.

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• Design for Construction Safety 2-4 Hour Course [PDF - 2.2 MB]. The presentation is a product of the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable's Design for Safety Workgroup. It provides technical information for those that are interested learning more about Designing for Safety.

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Drilled Shaft Foundations

• Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety Tips For the Employer and Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety Tips For the Employee. The employer and employee tip sheets [PDF - 145 KB] are products of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance. The sheets describe safety tips to help prevent injuries and illnesses while installing anchored earth retentions and micropiles.
• Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employer and Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employee. The employer and employee tip sheets [PDF - 62 KB] are products of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance. The sheets describe general safety tips to help prevent injuries and illnesses in the drilled shaft foundation industry.
• Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Presentation [PDF - 3.6 MB]. The presentation, a product of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance, is designed to provide OSHA staff, drilled shaft contractors and their employees, geotechnical engineers and general contractors with information about drilled shaft construction equipment and methods, general safety practices and recommendations on how to maintain a safe worksite.
• Working Safely During Installation of Anchored Earth Retention and Micropiles. The installation best practices fact sheet [PDF - 82 KB] is a product of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance. It identifies hazards associated with the installation of anchored earth retentions and micropiles and safe work practices to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses.
• Working Safely During Installation of Drilled Shaft Foundations. The drilling best practices fact sheet [PDF - 39 KB] is a product of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance. It identifies hazards associated with the installation of drilled shaft foundations and safe work practices to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses.

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• Fast Facts [PDF - 234 KB]. Developed through the Drug Free Workplace Alliance, Fast Facts is an informational card for employees about their role in keeping their worksite drug and alcohol free.
• First-Line Fact Sheet [PDF - 145 KB]. Developed through the Drug Free Workplace Alliance, the fact sheet provides supervisors with information about implementing and maintaining drug and alcohol free policies and programs in the workplace.
• "Working Drug-Free Works" Poster [PDF - 3 MB]. Developed through the Drug Free Workplace Alliance, the poster features four photos of individuals in the mining and construction industries. Available in English and Spanish.

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• 29 CFR 1910 Electrical Standard Subpart S Fact Sheet [PDF - 27 KB]. The fact sheet, a product of the OSHA and IEC Alliance, is designed to provide association members and others in the electrical industry with information about the updates OSHA made to CFR 29 1910 Subpart S-Electrical Standard.
• Arc Flash Safety Presentation [PDF - 700 KB]. The presentation, a product of the OSHA and IEC Alliance, is designed to provide association members and others in the electrical industry with information about the updates OSHA made to CFR 29 1910 Subpart S-Electrical Standard. The program focuses on topics such as hot work and arc flash.
• Quick Tips for Identifying Counterfeit Marks [PDF - 43 KB]. Developed through the OSHA and ACIL Alliance, the Quick Tips provides information on how to identify counterfeit marks and products in the workplace.
• White Paper: The Threat of Counterfeit Product Approval Marks Warrants Aggressive Detection and Enforcement Action [PDF - 55 KB]. Developed through the OSHA and ACIL Alliance, the White Paper provides information to help safety and health professionals and the public understand the dangers of products with counterfeit marks.

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• Beyond Getting Started [PDF - 1.14 MB]. A Resource Guide for Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting. The OSHA and AOHP Alliance developed resource guide addresses patient handling with the goal of providing the necessary tools for the occupational health professional (OHP) in healthcare to implement a safe patient handling program.
• Ergo Tips–Hand Pain [PDF - 153 KB]. The Ergo Tips–Hand Pain information sheet, a product of the OSHA and ADA Alliance, is designed to help dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants identify common conditions that cause hand pain and it provides information on how to prevent hand pain.
• PMA Ergonomics Checklist [PDF - 31 KB]. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Alliance, PMA developed a checklist that either one person at a metalforming facility or a full safety committee can use to evaluate and identify ergonomics-related issues in the plant.

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• Fact Sheet: Backhoe Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators [PDF - 154 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed a Backhoe Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators fact sheet which addresses issues associated with the operation of backhoe equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations.
• Fact Sheet: Dozer Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators [PDF - 150 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed a Dozer Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators fact sheet which addresses issues associated with the operation of dozer equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations.
• Fact Sheet: Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Operators [PDF - 146 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Operators fact sheet which addresses issues associated with excavation and trenching activities such as worksite preparation, personal protective equipment and collapse prevention.
• Fact Sheet: Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel [PDF - 142 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel fact sheet which addresses issues associated with supervision of workers who are engaged in excavation and trenching activities such as worksite preparation, personal protective equipment and collapse prevention.
• Fact Sheet: Excavator Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers [PDF - 157 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed Excavator Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers fact sheet which addresses which addresses issues associated with the operation of excavation equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures, safe operation considerations, and supervisory recommendations.
• Fact Sheet: Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Operators [PDF - 145 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed a Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Operators fact sheet which addresses issues associated with the operation of horizontal directional drilling equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations.
• Fact Sheet: Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel [PDF - 143 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed a Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel fact sheet which addresses issues associated with supervision of workers who are engaged in the operation of horizontal directional drilling equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations.
• Fact Sheet: Pressure Testing Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel [PDF - 139 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed Pressure Testing Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel fact sheet which addresses issues associated with the supervision of workers who are engaged in pressure testing activities such as pre-test planning, leak testing, and test medium disposal.
• Fact Sheet: Pressure Testing Best Practices for Personnel Conducting the Test Fact [PDF - 140 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed Pressure Testing Best Practices for Personnel Conducting the Test fact sheet which addresses issues associated with pressure testing activities such as pre-test preparation, connection hazards, and worker protection.
• Fact Sheet: Sideboom Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers [PDF - 156 KB]. Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed a Sideboom Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers fact sheet which addresses issues associated with the operation of sideboom equipment such understanding sideboom operational/equipment requirements, and safe operation considerations.

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Fall Protection

• Fall Prevention for Aboveground Storage Tanks Fact Sheet [PDF - 212 KB]. The Fall Prevention for Aboveground Storage Tanks Fact Sheet is a product of the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance. The sheet describes general safety tips to help prevent fall-related injuries to those working in and around aboveground storage tanks.
• Fall Protection Safety Tips Sheets for Employers and Employees [PDF - 26 KB]. Through the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable's Fall Protection Workgroup, IEC worked with other construction-related Alliances to develop Tips Sheets for employers and employees that describe general safety tips to help prevent fall-related injuries. IEC is a participant in the Workgroup.
• Fall Protection Slide Presentation. Through the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable's Fall Protection Workgroup, SWRI developed a slide presentation addressing fall protection issues in construction industry including fall protection systems. The presentation is available in English [PPT* – 816 KB] and Spanish [PPT* - 852 KB].

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• Proximate Pyrotechnics Checklists. The APA-developed checklists contain safety information associated with the presentation of an indoor or "proximate" pyrotechnics event. The checklists are intended to provide an overview regarding the proper procedures to be followed and to assist in safely producing events incorporating indoor pyrotechnics.

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• Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries Tips Sheet [PDF - 184 KB]. Through the OSHA and FIA Alliance, FIA developed the "Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries" tip sheet that provides tips on reducing the risk of back injuries.
• Help Prevent Eye Injuries Tips Sheet [PDF - 178 KB]. Through the OSHA and FIA Alliance, FIA developed the "Help Prevent Eye Injuries" tip sheet that identifies activities and tasks in the forging industry that may cause an eye injury and provides tips on how to help prevent eye injuries.
• Help Prevent Hand Lacerations Tips Sheet [PDF - 190 KB]. Through the OSHA an FIA Alliance, FIA developed the "Help Prevent Hand Lacerations," tip sheet that addresses reducing the risk of a hand laceration in the forging industry and provides first-aid tips in case there is a laceration at the worksite.
• OSHA Cooperative Programs [PDF - 38 KB]. Through the OSHA and FIA Alliance, FIA developed the OSHA Cooperative Programs brochure that discusses the agency’s On-site Consultation, Strategic Partnerships and Voluntary Protection Programs.

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Foundry Industry

• Guide for the Selection & Use of Personal Protective Equipment & Special Clothing for Foundry Operations [PDF - 916 KB]. Developed through the OSHA and AFS Alliance by the AFS Safety and Health Committee (10Q), the Guide describes special considerations for selection and use of personal protective equipment and special clothing for work situations that present a risk of exposure to foundry hazards.
• Control of Silica Exposure in Foundries [PDF - 3 MB]. Developed through the OSHA and AFS Alliance by the AFS Safety and Health Committee (10Q), the Manual is designed to provide foundries with information that can help control the potential hazards of respirable crystalline silica. It focuses on the elements of an air contaminant exposure control program: management commitment; worker involvement; hazard assessment and communication; exposure monitoring; operational and maintenance procedures for the process and its ventilation; housekeeping; respiratory protection and medical monitoring.

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• PMA Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls [PDF - 102 KB]. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Alliance, PMA developed a safety poster that provides safety tips for employees to avoid slips, trips and falls in the metalforming industry.
• PMA Dress for Safety Poster [PDF - 123 KB]. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Alliance, PMA developed a safety poster that identifies how to dress safely when working around equipment in the metalforming industry.
• PMA Protect Yourself from Injury [PDF - 131 KB]. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Alliance, PMA developed a safety poster that provides safety tips for employees when working with machinery in the metalforming industry.
• PMA Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries [PDF - 470 KB]. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Alliance, PMA developed a safety poster that provides safe lifting and packing tips for the metalforming industry.
• QuickTips. AIHA developed one-page tips sheets for occupational health and safety professionals to use for at-a-glance information on specific hazards. The following QuickTips include hazard descriptions, methods of control, and resources for additional information.
  • For Job Health and Safety on Care of Asbestos-Containing Flooring Material [PDF - 53 KB]
  • For Job Health and Safety on Lab Glove Selection [PDF - 58 KB]
  • For Job Health and Safety on Laboratory Ergonomics [PDF - 54 KB]
  • For Job Health and Safety on Introduction of New Chemicals into the Workplace [PDF - 53 KB]
  • For Job Health and Safety on Noise [PDF - 53 KB]
• Toolbox Talks for Membership Clubs. Through the OSHA and Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) Alliance, the association developed the following informational products for membership club employers and employees.
  • Avoiding Heat Stress [PDF - 130 KB]. This tool box talk is a product of the OSHA and CMAA Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees about the hazards associated with working outdoors during the summer months and identifies guidelines for employees to follow.
  • Cold Weather Safety [PDF - 123 KB]. This tool box talk is a product of the OSHA and CMAA Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees about the hazards associated with working outdoors during the winter months and identifies guidelines for employees to follow.
  • Employee Safety and Health Orientation [PDF - 21 KB]. This toolbox talk is designed to help employers inform their employees about safety and health-related policies in their workplaces.
  • How to Use Toolbox Talks for Club Employees [PDF - 18 KB]. This fact sheet is designed to help employers effectively use the Alliance-developed toolbox talks in the workplace.
  • The Importance of Handwashing [PDF - 18 KB]. This toolbox talk describes the importance of handwashing in the workplace to prevent the spread of illnesses and proper handwashing techniques.
  • Ladder Safety [PDF - 116 KB]. This toolbox talk is a product of the OSHA and CMAA Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees of the hazards associated with improper ladder use and provide them with safety tips.
  • Make Safety a Priority [PDF - 21 KB]. This toolbox talk is designed to help employers keep their employees focused on the important safety and health aspects of their jobs.
  • Pesticides and Fertilizer Spraying [PDF - 126 KB]. This toolbox talk is a product of the OSHA and CMAA Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees regarding guidelines for the employees to follow when handling pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Safety and Health Education (Form) [PDF - 9 KB]. This form is designed to help employers track when the Alliance-developed toolbox talks are presented in the workplace.
  • Slips and Falls Inside the Clubhouse [PDF - 129 KB]. This toolbox talk is a product of the OSHA and CMAA Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees about the hazards associated with slips and falls inside the clubhouse and how to avoid them.
  • Trenching Safety [PDF - 126 KB]. This tool box talk is a product of the OSHA and CMAA Alliance and it was developed to help employers inform their employees about good safety rules and practices to follow when working in or around excavations.
  • Youth Workers [PDF - 150 KB]. This toolbox talk is a product of the OSHA and CMAA Alliance and it was developed to help employers to identify regulations regarding youth workers and inform their employees about the regulations governing what operations and equipment they may not perform or use.
• Warehouses: Monthly Workplace Safety and Health Self-Inspection [PDF - 86 KB]. Through the OSHA and International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)/Warehouse Education Research Council Alliance, IWLA developed a checklist; Warehouses: Monthly Workplace Safety and Health Self-Inspection. The document is intended to help focus attention on the equipment, and commodities at a typical warehouse operation and the most common activities associated with materials handling and storage.

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• Heat Stress and Heat Illness Safety Tips Card. The Heat Stress and Heat Illness Safety Tips Card is a product of the OSHA/SMACNA Alliance. The card is based on the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s Emergency Heat Illness Prevention Standard and focuses on various aspects of heat exposure including drinking plenty of fluids, wearing proper clothing, and taking breaks in the shade or ventilated areas.

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• Toolbox Talks on Ladder Safety. Through the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable's Fall Protection Workgroup, the Workgroup developed a series of toolbox talks focusing on ladder safety.
  • Choosing the Right Ladder [PDF - 56 KB]
  • Inspect Ladders Carefully! [PDF - 28 KB]
  • Do's and Don'ts of Using a Ladder [PDF - 47 KB]
  • Set Up and Use of a Ladder [PDF - 34 KB]
  • Extension Ladder Safety [PDF - 162 KB]
  • Using a Stepladder Safely [PDF - 34 KB]

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• Safety Tips Sheet No. 1: Slip and Trip Injuries. This Professional Landcare Network-developed tips sheet for employers and employees describes the possible causes of slip and trip injuries in the landcare industry and how the injuries could be prevented. The sheet is available in English [PDF - 59 KB] and Spanish [PDF - 97 KB].
• Safety Tips Sheet No. 2: Reducing the Risk of Lifting Injuries in the Landscape and Horticultural Industries. This Professional Landcare Network -developed tips sheet for employers and employees describes possible causes of lifting injuries in the landcare industry and how the injuries could be prevented. The sheet is available in English [PDF - 57 KB] and Spanish [PDF - 106 KB].
• Safety Tips Sheet No. 3: Driving Defensively to Reduce the Risk of a Motor Vehicle Crash. This Professional Landcare Network -developed tips sheet for employers and employees describes possible conditions that can cause a motor vehicle crash and offers defensive driving safety tips. The sheet is available in English [PDF - 54.8 KB] and Spanish [PDF - 112 KB].
• Safety Tips Sheet No. 4: Reducing the Risk of an Amputation. This Professional Landcare Network -developed tips sheet for employers and employees provides information on amputations in the horticultural industry and offers safety tips for reducing the risk of amputations. The sheet is available in English [PDF - 55 KB] and Spanish [PDF - 94 KB]

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• Laser Safety Information Bulletin [PDF - 2.4 MB]: This educational bulletin is a product of the OSHA and LIA Alliance and focuses on the concerns and issues related to laser safety.

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• Safety Alert: Electrocution and Shock Hazards in Shipyard Employment [PDF - 162 KB]. This Safety Alert is a product of the Alliances that OSHA signed with the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Society of Safety Engineers, the American Shipbuilding Association, the National Shipbuilding Research Program, and the Shipbuilders Council of America. The Safety Alert provides useful tips and reminders about what potentially hazardous situations to look for; and also lists instructions on preventing and eliminating electrical safety and shock hazards. In addition, the Alert illustrates examples of dangerous situations.
• Safety Alert: Shipyard Sewage and Hydrogen Sulfide [PDF - 63 KB]. This Safety Alert is a product of the Alliances that OSHA signed with the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Shipbuilding Association, the National Shipbuilding Research Program, and the Shipbuilders Council of America. The Safety Alert is designed to make both shipyard employers and employees aware of the hazards of sewage systems on both ships and shipyard shore facilities and how to prevent accidents involving hydrogen sulfide gas.

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• Dermal Assessment Guide [PDF - 5.2 MB]. This Dermal Assessment Guide is a product of the OSHA/ILMA Alliance. It is designed as a tool to help small businesses understand the possible connection between instances of employee dermatitis and facility operations that use metal removal fluids.
• Metalworking Fluid Quick Start Guide. This Metalworking Fluid Quick Start Guide is a product of the OSHA-ILMA Alliance. The guide provides a brief step-by-step outline on how to work safely with metalworking fluids (MWFs) and is designed to help small businesses and their employees effectively manage the health, safety and environmental impacts of MWFs.

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• Operating Motor Vehicles Guide: A Guide for Employees in the Automotive Repair Industry. This training guide is a product of the OSHA and CCAR Alliance. It was designed to help employees in the automotive repair industry understand their responsibilities while driving a motor vehicle for their company, recognize the "4 A's of Defensive Driving" and identify the significance of the "No Zone."
• Construction Vehicle and Service Vehicle Safety Cards. The Construction Vehicle and Service Vehicle Safety Cards are products of the OSHA-Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association Alliance. The safety cards provide pre-use inspection checklists for the operator and tips on how to safely operate both construction and service vehicles.

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• Guide for the Selection & Use of Personal Protective Equipment & Special Clothing for Foundry Operations [PDF - 916 KB]. Developed through the OSHA and AFS Alliance by the AFS Safety and Health Committee (10Q), the Guide describes special considerations for selection and use of personal protective equipment and special clothing for work situations that present a risk of exposure to foundry hazards.

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• Rollstock and Sheet Extrusion Machine Safety Training Course. OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), (2006). Contains machine-specific modules on machine guarding and lockout/tagout and helps to identify the types of injuries that can occur while operating an extrusion molding machine and ways to avoid those injuries.
• Injection Molding Machine Safety Training Course. OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), (2006). Contains machine-specific modules on machine guarding and lockout/tagout and helps to identify the types of injuries that can occur while operating an injection molding machine and ways to avoid those injuries.
• Roll-fed and Inline Thermoforming Machine Safety Training Course. OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), (2006). Contains machine-specific modules on machine guarding and lockout/tagout and helps to identify the types of injuries that can occur while operating roll-fed and inline thermoforming machines.

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• Internal Traffic Control Plans [PDF - 5 MB]. The brochure, a product of the The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Coalition Alliance provides constructive steps for controlling the flow of vehicles within a construction work site.

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• Preventing Rough Terrain Forklift Accidents Best Practices Bulletin [PDF - 136 KB]. The best practices bulletin, a product of the OSHA and AEM Alliance, is designed to provide association’s members and others who use rough terrain forklifts with information to prevent injury or death when operating rough terrain forklifts. The bulletin addresses how to prevent overturn and run-over accidents.

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Safety and Health Management Systems

• Gap Analysis Worksheet for facilities currently Responsible Care Management System® certified, but seeking OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs certification [PDF - 36 KB].
• Gap Analysis Worksheet for facilities currently participating in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs certification, but seeking Responsible Care Management System® certification [PDF - 27 KB].
• Overview of the ACC Responsible Care®/OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs Alliance [PDF - 28 KB]
• ACC Responsible Care®/OSHA VPP Alliance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) [PDF - 39 KB]

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• Career Paths in Safety [PDF - 1.5 MB].
• The Certified Safety Professional and the Value of Certification Fact Sheet [PDF - 52 KB]

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• SWRI Safety and Health Manual. The SWRI Safety and Health Manual is a product of the OSHA-SWRI Alliance. The manual covers topics such as hazard communication, confined space, fall protection, recordkeeping, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection and scaffolding.

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• Hearing Protection and the Shooting Sports [PDF - 619 KB]. Through the OSHA and National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) Alliance, the NSSF, with input from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Hearing Conservation Association, developed the "Hearing Protection & the Shooting Sports" pamphlet to provide shooters and range operators with information on the potential sound hazards generated by firearms and how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
• Lead Management & OSHA Compliance for Indoor Shooting Ranges [PDF - 1.7 MB]. Through the OSHA and National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) Alliance, the National Association of Shoot Ranges, with input from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, developed the "Lead Management & OSHA Compliance for Indoor Shooting Ranges" manual to provide shooting range operators with information on managing airborne lead hazards.

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	Hauler Safety Campaign
OSHA and IWSA Alliance Hauler Safety Campaign promotional sticker   The OSHA and IWSA Alliance’s Hauler Safety Campaign – Safety: Do It For Life – is educating public and private waste haulers, municipal and private owners and operators, and facility employees about best practices on tipping floor safety. The Campaign encourages the men and women who haul and dispose of solid waste to focus on their safety practices and their families’ and friends’ well-being as they do their jobs. Hauler Safety Campaign Hand Card and Posters. Hauler Safety Awareness Quiz

• Fact Sheet: Well Servicing Best Practices for Employers and Employees [PDF - 54 KB]. The Well Servicing Best Practices for Employers and Employees fact sheet is a product of the OSHA and AESC Alliance. It identifies hazards associated with well servicing activities and safe work practices to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses

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