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NIOSH Safety Checklist Program for SchoolsAppendix A. Resource Agencies and Organizations
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Inclusion in Appendix A of a private company or organization does not constitute endorsement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health or the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute. This is not a comprehensive list of resources. Federal Government AgenciesAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Apprenticeship Programs/ U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Prevention Information Network
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Consumer Hotline Evaluates the safety of products sold to the public and provides printed materials on different aspects of consumer product safety. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (202) 260-2090, EPA Directory Assistance Provides non-technical information about environmental issues. Information is available from PIC on drinking water, air quality, pesticides, radon, indoor air, Superfund, wetlands, hazardous waste, and many other environmental topics.
National Association of State and Territorial Apprenticeship Directors (NASTAD) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Office Contact OSHA for information about workplace safety and health regulations or to file a complaint about working conditions if you work in the private sector. OSHA has regional and area offices throughout the United States. Contact these offices first for information. OSHA State-Plan States—List
or visit http://www.osha.gov/fso/osp/. University-Based OrganizationsNIOSH Education and Research Centers (ERCs) Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) EOHSI is co-sponsored by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. EOHSI sponsors research, training, education, and clinic and service programs to improve the understanding of the environment and occupational health issues and their impact on individual and societal health. The Public Education and Risk Communication Division is one of six divisions within EOHSI. It includes the Centers for Education and Training and the Resource Center, which are described below.
Educators in career-technical programs can also use ToxRAP™, an innovative, K-9 curriculum that uses concepts from toxicology and environmental health risk assessment. Students learn to identify a problem, gather information, form a hypothesis, conduct experiments, make observations, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and defend their conclusions on the basis of scientific evidence. This is accomplished by teaching students how to apply the ToxRAP™ Framework to investigations concerning environmental health problems relevant to their lives. The ToxRAP™ curriculum series includes three modules: Early Elementary/K-3 (The Case of the Green Feathers), Intermediate Elementary/3-6 (What is Wrong with the Johnson Family?), and Middle School/6-9 (Mystery Illness Strikes the Sanchez Household). To order these EOHSI materials, see above. California Resource Network for Young Workers’ Health and Safety/”youngworkers.org” Labor Occupational Health Program Provides educational materials on safety and health in the workplace. Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWOECH) Provides educational seminars and training workshops in occupational and environmental safety and health. UCLA-Labor Occupational Safety and Health Youth Project Program The UCLA-Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) Youth Project Program provides educational materials (including 2 videos), downloadable curricula, and training for teachers and youth job training programs on young worker health and safety. Professional and Standard-Setting OrganizationsAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) ACGIH is a community of professionals who advance worker health and safety through education and the development and dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge. (513) 742-2020, FAX (513) 742-3355 American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) AIHA promotes, protects, and enhances industrial hygienists and other occupational health, safety and environmental professionals in their efforts to improve the health and well being of workers, the community, and the environment. (703) 849-8888, FAX (703) 207-3561 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. The Institute's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. (212) 642-4900, FAX (212) 398-0023 (Order Dept.) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) ASHRAE advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related human factors to serve the evolving needs of the public and ASHRAE members. (404) 636-8400, FAX (404) 321-5478 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. (847) 699-2929, FAX (847) 296-3769 Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) ACTE is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Its members are technical educators, administrators, researchers, guidance counselors and others involved in planning and conducting career and technical education programs at the secondary, post-secondary and adult levels. ACTE provides leadership in developing an educated, prepared, and competitive workforce. (703) 683-3111, FAX (703) 683-7424 American Welding Society (AWS) AWS advances the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS supports welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans. 1-800-443-9353, FAX (305) 443-7559 Building Officials and Code Administrators International BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI formally consolidated into a single, 50,000-member organization: the International Code Council (ICC). The ICC will provide world-class service to members and customers, and remains dedicated to public safety through the development of building safety and fire prevention codes. (708) 799-2300, FAX (708) 799-4981 For information about BOCA standards, see the section that follows, titled “Where to Obtain Copies of Regulations and Standards.” Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA) Compressed Gas Association has been dedicated to developing and promoting safety standards and safe practices in the industrial gas industry. (703) 412-0900, FAX (703) 412-0128 http://www.cssinfo.com/info/cga.html National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training and education. (617) 770-3000, FAX (617) 770-0700 1-800-344-3555 for orders National Fire Codes Subscription Service. Thirteen-volume set of National Fire Codes in loose-leaf binders. Includes quarterly newsletter in notices of updates and proposed changes. Also includes the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. National Safety Council (NSC) NSC is the nation's leading advocate for safety and health. NSC’s mission is "to educate and influence society to adopt safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic losses arising from preventable causes." 1-800-621-7619, FAX (708) 285-0797 Has educational materials on safety and health topics including respiratory protection and eye safety. New Jersey State Safety Council, Inc. (908) 272-7712, FAX (908) 276-6622 NJSSC is a nongovernmental, nonprofit public service organization, dedicated to the prevention of harm in New Jersey, and it has been the state's strongest advocate of preventing and mitigating human and economic losses arising from accidental causes. National School Boards Association (NSBA) NSBA is the nationwide organization representing public school governance. Their mission is to foster excellence and equity in public education through school board leadership. NSBA achieves that mission by representing the school board perspective before federal government agencies and with national organizations that affect education, and by providing vital information and services to state associations of school boards and local school boards throughout the nation. NSBA advocates local school boards as the ultimate expression of grassroots democracy. It supports the capacity of each school board--acting on behalf of and in close concert with the people of its community--to envision the future of education in its community, to establish a structure and environment that allow all students to reach their maximum potential, to provide accountability for the community on performance in the schools, and to serve as the key community advocate for children and youth and their public schools. (703) 683-7590 http://www.nsba.org/site/index.asp Where to Obtain Copies of Occupational RegulationsFree access to OSHA regulations via the Internet: General Industry Regulations: Construction Regulations: Free access to information pertaining to Child Labor Laws via the Internet: http://youthrules.dol.gov or http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd or http://www.ilsa.net Printed Copies (Federal Government)
The individual books above of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) can also be ordered from Superintendent of Documents (202) 512-1800, FAX (202) 512-2250 Federal Register (one year, published daily) This is the official government publication for informing the public about proposed and final regulations, with accompanying explanations and justifications. Order from the Superintendent of Documents at the address above. U.S. Congress Public Laws (slip laws) Organizations:
Commercial Newsletters About RegulationsThe Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Publications: Occupational Safety and Health Reporter, Environmental Reporter, Chemical Regulation Reporter You can obtain regulations, compliance directives, Federal and State regulations and updated newsletters. Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Matthew Bender Publication: Occupational Safety and Health Act This is a 2-volume set in loose-leaf format, updated by supplements and revisions. Provides sample forms, standards, and checklists. Call for prices. The Merritt Company Publication: OSHA Reference Manual This monthly updated service consists of complete 29 CFR 1910 standards, in an easy-to-understand format and self-inspection checklists. Call for price. Specialty Technical Publishers Inc. Chemical Emergency ResponseCHEMTREC This can be a good source of information on clean-up, neutralizing chemicals, environmental sampling, etc. for health officers or other professionals. Not for general public use. Other Information SourcesAFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers The American Federation of Teachers represents the economic, social and professional interests of classroom teachers. It is an affiliated international union of the AFL-CIO. The AFT has more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide, 43 state affiliates, and more than 1.3 million members. http://www.aft.org/index.html Alaska Health Project This project provides training and educational materials about a variety of occupational and environmental health topics. American Labor Education Center (ALEC) ALEC has information about safety and health and labor related issues. American Lung Association This association has developed the Future Workers' Education Project, which focuses on preventing and reducing occupational diseases and injuries in tomorrow's workers. Lesson plans and materials for teachers and students in high school, career-technical and technical courses, and community colleges. Series includes units on autobody and repair, health occupations, welding, and cosmetology. Additional units to be developed: agriculture, carpentry, graphics, printing. To order, call, 1-800-292-5542 or contact your local American Lung Association (check the white pages of your phone book for local listings). Price approximately $40 for each unit. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Canada's premier national center for occupational safety and health information. Provides products and services for the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses. Center for Safety in the Arts This is the only national resource center for performing/visual artists that deals with safety and health hazards. It has fact sheets, a newsletter, consultation, and referral. Center to Protect Workers Rights (CPWR) Chemical Referral Center http://www.americanchemistry.com This center provides general, nonemergency information about chemicals. It refers callers to a person at a manufacturing company who can provide the requested information. The center operates 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. It is a public service of American Chemistry Council (ACC) that provides users of chemicals, transportation workers, and the general public with access to safety and health information about chemicals and chemical products. Inform http://informinc.org/INFORM.html This is a national resource center with information about industrial and municipal solid waste issues. National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training for Hazardous Materials, Waste Operation, and Emergency Response (301) 571-4226, FAX: (301) 431-6464 http://www.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/clear.htm This agency has safety and health information about hazardous materials and emergency response. National Lead Information Center Hotline 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW You can obtain educational materials about lead and health effects on children, lead in drinking water, and abatement. Prevent Blindness America (formerly called National Society to Prevent Blindness) 500 E. Remington Rd. http://www.prevent-blindness.org The mission is to preserve sight and prevent blindness through patient, professional, and public education. The organization provides information about eye safety. SkillsUSA P.O. Box 3000 Voice: (703) 777-8810 SkillsUSA serves over 280,000 over a quarter-million high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA prepares America's high performance workers for leadership in the world of work.
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