The following are some of OSHA's recently issued or updated compliance assistance products.

• QuickCards
• Fact Sheets
• Posters
• Publications and Guidance Documents
• Safety and Health Information Bulletins
• Electronic Assistance Tools
• Case Studies and Success Stories
• Videos

QuickCards

• Protecting Worker Safety and Health Under the National Response Framework (OSHA Publication 3356) (Dec. 2008). Also available as a 40 KB PDF.

Fact Sheets

• Compliance Assistance [PDF^* - 45 KB] (updated Dec. 2008)
• Your Rights as a Whistleblower (Spanish translation) [PDF - 48 KB] (Nov. 2008)
• Outreach Training Program [PDF^* - 902 KB] (Nov. 2008)
• Noroviruses [PDF^* - 61 KB] (May 2008)
• Effective Workplace Safety and Health Management Systems [PDF^* - 579 KB] (Mar. 2008)
• Hazard Alert: Combustible Dust Explosions [PDF^* - 789 KB] (Mar. 2008)
• Whistleblower Protection for Employees in the Aviation Industry [PDF^* - 56 KB] (Jan. 2008)
• Whistleblower Protections and the Environment [PDF^* - 57 KB] (Jan. 2008)

Posters

• Combustible Dust Poster [PDF^* – 35 KB] (Mar. 2008)
• Job Safety and Health – It’s the Law Poster (Polish translation) (OSHA Publication 3347) [PDF^* - 168 KB] (Feb. 2008)

Publications and Guidance Documents

• Shipfitting. OSHA Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS) (Aug. 2008) 
• Guidance for the Identification and Control of Safety and Health Hazards in Metal Scrap Recycling
  (OSHA Publication 3348) [PDF^* – 438 KB] (Sep. 2008)
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (OSHA Publication 3114) [PDF^* –  547 KB] (updated Aug. 2008)
• Reducing Worker Exposure to Perchloroethylene (PERC) in Dry Cleaning (OSHA Publication 3253 – Korean translation) [PDF^* – 320 KB] (May 2008)
• Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards (Mar. 2008)
• Hospitals and Community Emergency Response – What You Need to Know (OSHA Publication 3152) [PDF^* - 350 KB] (Mar. 2008)
• Preventing Skin Problems from Working with Portland Cement (Feb. 2008)
• Preparing and Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies (OSHA Publication 3335) [PDF^* – 662 KB] (Jan. 2008)

Safety and Health Information Bulletins

• Hazards of Using Flammable Liquids in Cutting Laminated Glass. (Oct. 2008)
• Compactor Rollover Hazard. (Sept. 2008)
• Hazards of Transporting, Unloading, Storing and Handling Granite, Marble and Stone Slabs. (Aug. 2008)
• Hazards of Auger Drilling. (Apr. 2008). Also available as a 38 KB PDF.
• Hazards of Wood Chippers. (Apr. 2008). Also available as a 143 KB PDF.
• Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production (E&P) Waste Liquids. (Mar. 2008). Also available as a 51 KB PDF.
• Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products. (Jan. 2008). Also available as a 410 KB PDF.

Electronic Assistance Tools

• eTools
  • Hospital eTool
    • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) module (Nov. 2008)
    • Sonography module (Sept. 2008)
    • Surgical module (updated Sept. 2008)
  • Powered Industrial Trucks eTool (Sept. 2008)
  • Safety Pays (Jan. 2008)
• Safety and Health Topics Pages
  • Nanotechnology (Oct. 2008)
  • Teen Summer Job Safety - Build a Safe Work Foundation (Apr. 2008)
  • Ricin (Mar. 2008)
  • Combustible Dust (Mar. 2008)
• Other Web Pages
  • Preventing Fatal Falls in Construction (Sept. 2008)
  • Floods and Tornados: Keeping Disaster Site Workers Safe During Cleanup and Recovery Operations (May 2011)

Case Studies and Success Stories

Case Studies

• OSHA and the American Foundry Society Case Study: "Ventilation Upgrade Reduces Silica Exposure at Grede Foundries, Inc. Facility in Reedsburg, Wisconsin" (Sept. 2008)
• OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Case Study: "Texas Operations Contractor Alliance for Safety at Dow Facility in Freeport, Texas"  (Sept. 2008)

Success Stories

• Ergonomics Success Stories
  • Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. (Sept. 2008)
  • The following success stories are products of the OSHA and American Forest & Paper Association and Pulp and Paper Safety Association Alliance:
    • Clearing Product Jams (May 2008)
    • Emptying Cutter Scrap Receptacles (May 2008)
    • Moving Paper Rolls (May 2008)
    • Operation for Cap Sheets and Corner Post (May 2008)
    • Plastic Strap Spool Assembly (May 2008)
    • Replacing Wire Spool on Baler (May 2008)
    
    
• OSHA Challenge Success Stories
  • OSHA Challenge Brings Success for Thomas & Marker (May 2008)
  
  
• Regional and State Plan Alliance Success Stories
  • Alliance Between Region I's Braintree and Methuen Area Offices and Construction Safety Roundtable Continues to Grow and Reach Out to Students (May 2006, updated Nov. 2008)
  • Alliance Between Region II Puerto Rico Area Office and the Sociedad de Profesionales de Prevención de Accidentes de Puerto Rico (SPPAPR) Provides Safety and Health Education, Training and Outreach to Hispanics (Dec. 2008)
  • Alliance Between Region II Buffalo, New York Area Office and Lehigh Construction Group Provides Construction Safety Training to Thousands of Students in Western New York (Aug. 2008)
  • OSHA's Region II Alliance With the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association Trains over 600 Employees at a Family Health and Safety Fair (Mar. 2008)
  • OSHA Region III, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Area Office and the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council Alliance Uses Apprenticeship Schools to Train Thousands of Workers (Dec. 2007)
  • OSHA Region IV’s Alabama Youth Alliance Provides Safety and Health Training for Vocational Educators and Students (Sept. 2008)
  • OSHA Region IV Mobile, Alabama Area Office Alliance Develops Courses in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry (Mar. 2008)
  • Region IV and Mexican Consulate Alliance Establish Helpline to Assist Hispanic Workers in the Southeast (Dec. 2007)
  • OSHA Region IV Alliance Educates Students About Construction Hazards (Dec. 2007)
  • Region IV's OSHA Alliance Signed with Alabama Organizations to Enhance Work Zone Safety (Mar. 2004, updated Nov. 2008)
  • Alliance Between OSHA Region V Wisconsin Area Offices and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Ergonomics Works to Reduce Ergonomic Injuries to Healthcare Providers (June 2008)
  • OSHA Region V Area Offices' Alliance Focuses on Workplace Injury, Illness Prevention in Ready Mix Concrete Industry (June 2008)
  • OSHA Region V Alliance with Life Services Network Provides Safety and Health Resources for Nursing Home Employees in Illinois (June 2008)
  • Region VII Working with the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha to Provide Outreach and Training to Hispanic Workers in Nebraska (Dec. 2008)
  • Alliance Among OSHA Region VIII's Denver and Englewood, Colorado Offices and Colorado Safety Association Provides Training (Apr. 2008)
  • Region VIII Alliance Educates OSHA, Employees, and Students on Automotive Lift Hazards (Dec. 2008)
  • New Mexico Trains Workers Through Alliance with National Utility Contractors Association of New Mexico (Dec. 2007)
  
  
• Regional Showcase Stories:
  • Region II’s Buffalo Area Office Provides Outreach and Training to Thousands at Annual Hispanic Family Health and Safety Fair (Sept. 2008)
  • OSHA Region VI Protects Workers After Hurricanes Gustav and Ike (Dec. 2008)
  • OSHA Region VI Fort Worth, Texas Area Office and Other Organizations Train Hundreds of Students During 10-Hour Construction Marathon (Mar. 2008)
  • OSHA Region VII Hispanic Safety and Health Fair in Wichita, Kansas Saves Lives (Oct. 2007)
  
  
• Small Business Success Stories
  • Rudolph Brothers and Company, Canal Winchester, Ohio (Aug. 2008)
  • Sierra Lobo, Inc., Freemont, Ohio (Mar. 2008)
  • Rynone Manufacturing Corporation, Sayre, Pennsylvania (Feb. 2008)
  
  
• Strategic Partnership Program Success Stories
  • Region II: Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Project (Jan. 2008)
  • Region II: NNJNECA and IBEW Construction Industry (Aug. 2008)
  • Region II: Troup Howell Bridge Replacement Project (Dec. 2007)
  • Region II: Turner Construction Company (July 2008)
  • Region III: 51 Louisiana Avenue NW
  • Region III: Associated Builders and Contractors, Keystone Chapter (Nov. 2007)
  • Region III: Barton Malow Company (Jan. 2008)
  • Region III: City of Philadelphia, Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (Apr. 2008)
  • Region III: Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (May 2008)
  • Region III: Kanawha Valley Builders Association (Apr. 2008)
  • Region III: Penn-Del-Jersey NECA-IBEW Construction Industry Safety Partnership (Feb. 2008)
  • Region III: Virginia Ship Repair Association (Apr. 2008)
  • Region III: Washington Nationals Ballpark (Feb. 2008)
  • Region IV: Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Group (May 2008)
  • Region IV: Georgia Tech Safety and Health Consultation Program (Apr. 2008)
  • Region IV: Jacksonville Electric Authority (Aug. 2008)
  • Region V: AK Steel Corporation Mansfield Plant (Nov. 2007)
  • Region V: Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Ohio Chapter (May 2008)
  • Region V: Battle Stations 21 Project (Aug. 2008)
  • Region V: Lowe's Regional Distribution Center Construction Project (Nov. 2007)
  • Region V: MA Mortenson Partnership (Nov. 2007)
  • Region V: MidAmerica Tower Service, Inc. (Mar. 2008)
  • Region V: P.J. Hoerr Inc. (June 2008)
  • Region VI: Louisiana Forest Association and Louisiana Logging Council (July 2008)
  • Region VI: Hispanic Contractors Association de Tejas (June 2008)
  • Region VI: Safety and Health Arkansas Associated General Contractors Partnership for Excellence (May 2008)
  • Region VII: Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield (May 2008)
  • Region VII: Nebraska Animal Slaughtering and Processing Industry (May 2008)
  • Region VII: St. Louis University Arena Project (Aug. 2008)
  • Region VIII: National Park Service-Grand Teton National Park (May 2008)
  • Region IX: Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association (Sept. 2008)
• Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Success Stories:
  • Region II: Lockheed Martin (Feb. 2008)
  • Region II: Wheelabrator Technologies (June 2008)
  • Region IV: Southwire Company (Aug. 2008)
  • Region V: L’Oreal (July 2008)
  • Region V: Region V Columbus Area Office Hosts Meeting (July 2008)]
  • Region V: Region V Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) Promotes OSHA's Mobile Workforce Demonstration for Construction (Apr. 2008)
  • Region VI: Koch Pipeline (Oct. 2007)
  • Region VII: Omaha Steaks (Sept. 2008)
  • Region VIII: MYR Group, Inc. (Sept. 2008)
  • Region X: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Aug. 2008)
• Other Success Stories
  • Kalmar Works with Texas On-Site Consultation Program to Enhance Safety in Industrial Trucks (July 2008) (product of the OSHA and the Industrial Truck Association Alliance)
  • Nantucket Club Works With OSHA On-site Consultation Program to Enhance Safety and Health Program (Feb. 2008) (product of the OSHA and Club Managers Association of America Alliance)
  • Tree Care Industry Association Alliance Member—Kappen Tree Service—Receives Safety Award for 16 Years Without a Lost-Time Accident (June 2008) (product of the OSHA and Tree Care Industry Association Alliance)

Videos

• Fireworks Safety in Manufacturing and Retail Sales (May 2008)

Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance accessing PDF materials.

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