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This is an interactive site that allows an Material Safety Data Sheets to be copied and pasted, then translated into more understandable language. The MSDS are "demystified" by the site which is free to use. The site gives information and instructions on how to use it and answers questions about...

This document provides preventive measures that building owners and managers can implement promptly to protect building air environments from a terrorist release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants.

This website, provided by the California Department of Health Services, Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service (HESIS) Publications, Occupational Health Branch (OHB), offers California workers, employers, and health professionals up-to-date practical answers to questions about the health...

Module Description: This module, from Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), provides "information on hazardous materials and how these materials could affect one's health and the safety of the working environment." This module is divided into the following five units: HazMat I and II...

Many widely used household products such as paints, varnishes, waxes, as well as cleaning, disinfecting, cosmetic and hobby products all contain organic solvents; these can release organic compounds while you are using them, and, to some degree, when they are stored. Other sources of exposure result...

This site provides a link to a PDF that describes the health and safety strategy used by Ed Pollitt, shop manager at AOK Auto Body, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA.  This case study demonstrates a success story for the United States Environmental Protection Agency's program, Design for the Environment Auto...

This website, provided by the National Agricultural Safety defense, is a central repository of agricultural health, safety, and injury prevention materials for the agricultural community and especially for agricultural safety specialists. Resources and training materials are organized by topic.  

This 92-page manual contains information on safety and health for electrical trades. Sections include Burns Caused by Electricity, Recognizing Hazards, Evaluating Hazards, and Controlling Hazards. A glossary of terms is included at the end for those new to fields involving electricity.

The UVM Environmental Safety site presents news, information, and services to support health and safety of laboratory personnel. While some of the site is geared toward UVM researchers, there is plenty of free information about chemical safety, biosafety, and waste disposal useful to students,...

This site provides information and recommendations for buying escape hoods, gas masks, or other respirators for home or work. This site contains information on different respirators, how respirators protect, questions users should ask when purchasing a respirator, and more.