Safety Risk Control Links

Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety
In addition to many of its own downloadable materials, you will also find links to other useful MSHA training materials.
www.mining.state.co.us

Crane Accidents
Examines the causes and prevention of crane accidents. Subscription fee required for some materials.
www.craneaccidents.com/basic.htm

Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health
Addresses construction hazards and controls, indexed by hazard, job site and trades that range from asbestos insulation to welding. Features English and Spanish versions.
www.cdc.gov/elcosh/index.html

Excavations: Hazard Recognition in Trenching and Shoring
This section of the OSHA website features its well-written trenching and shoring technical manual. It includes many informational graphs and tables.
www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_v/otm_v_2.html

Iowa State University
Maintained by the university’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety, this site provides many manuals, e-books and training sessions on topics ranging from fire to radiation safety.
www.ehs.iastate.edu

Michigan Mine Safety Training Program
Besides its many useful training programs and comprehensive safety information, this site also features computer games, clip art and a large photo gallery. Addresses both mining and construction industry.
www.mine-safety.mtu.edu/siteindex.htm

Mine Safety & Health Administration
In addition to underground mining, this website also serves gravel pit and quarry contractors and others who use heavy equipment. Includes information on Part 46 Standard for sand and gravel operations compliance. The fatality information section features good training materials on a variety of subjects.
www.msha.gov

Pipeline Safety, Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Promoting the safe operation and maintenance of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, this site includes news, advisories, training materials, policies, rules and pertinent Minnesota state statutes.
www.dps.state.mn.us/pipeline/index.html

National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this federal agency conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. Information on its site ranges from chemical hazards, injury prevention and occupational research findings. You can also use the site to order a wide range of NIOSH publications.
www.cdc.gov/niosh

Operation SAFE SITE
In addition to providing safety information to construction jobsites, this commercial website also sells books, CD-ROMs and proprietary products. It contains links to the Aurora OSHA newsletter and other materials.
www.opsafesite.com

Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
Covering a wide range of topics, this site is an especially good source for downloadable safety programs for confined space entry and fall protection.
www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/standards/pub.htm

Pacific Employers
Comprehensive coverage of employment issues also gives full attention to safety concerns. Includes training outline downloads and “dozens of Tailgate Topics” ranging from “Accident Investigation” to “Welding.”
www.pacificemployers.com/news/newnews_1.htm

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Maintained by the United States Corps of Engineers, this site features PDFs of its more-than-700-page publication, Safety and Health Requirements. Includes dozens of illustrations and figures, as well as chapters on Concrete and Masonry, Steel Erection, Underground Construction and demolition.
www.swl.usace.army.mil/safety/EM_385_1_1.htm