Health & Safety Programs

Date Added	Resource	Source
Jul 2012	NIOSH Workplace Safety & Health Topics: Small Business Resources http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/smbus/ A new resource recently released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will help small business owners navigate the maze of occupational safety and health information.	(NIOSH)
Jan 2012	Injury and Illness Prevention Programs White Paper January 2012 http://www.osha.gov/dsg/InjuryIllnessPreventionProgramsWhitePaper.html An injury and illness prevention program, is a proactive process to help employers find and fix workplace hazards before workers are hurt.	(OSHA)
May 2011	Injury and Illness Prevention Programs http://www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/safetyhealth/index.html This new webpage provides OSHA documents and examples of effective programs on injury and illness prevention programs	(OSHA)
Dec 2010	Tools of the Trade http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/toolkit/index.htm Oregon OSHA's Tools of the Trade is a special website just for new employers and small business owners. With a few mouse clicks, you'll learn what you need to know about Oregon OSHA and how to keep your employees safe.	(Oregon OSHA)
Nov 2009	Workforce Diversity and Risk Assessment: Ensuring everyone is covered http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/reports/TE7809894ENC/view The main aim of this report is to describe why and how risk assessment can and should cover the whole workforce, and to increase awareness among those responsible for and aff ected by health and safety at work – employers, employees, safety reps and OSH practitioners – about the importance of assessing the risks of ALL workers. The report is aimed mainly at those who are responsible for carrying out risk assessments and/or are involved in the process.	(European Agency for Safety and Health at Work)
Jul 2009	"Newness" and the risk of occupational injury http://www.iwh.on.ca/briefings/newness Research is emerging that “newness” is associated with a higher risk of work injury. Whether it’s young workers, workers of all ages new to their jobs, recent immigrants or employees in newly established firms, the evidence indicates that these workers face higher injury rates and/or more hazardous jobs. This Issue Briefing, prepared by the Institute for Work & Health, summarizes the key research behind these findings and explores the implications for policy-makers in governments and health and safety service providers.	(IWH)
Apr 2009	European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Expert Forecast on Emerging Chemical Risks Related to Occupational Safety and Health http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/reports/TE3008390ENC_chemical_risks/view It is estimated that about 74,000 work-related deaths may be linked to hazardous substances at work each year in the EU – about 10 times more than workplace accidents.	(European Agency for Safety and Health at Work)
Jan 2006	OR-OSHA Resource Center http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/standards/resource_center.html Oregon OSHA has the following resources available to help you: An extensive audiovisual library; ANSI and other consensus standards; A large selection of books, periodicals, and topical files; and, Staff to provide technical assistance.	(Oregon OSHA)
Jun 2005	Compliance Assistance: Hispanic Employers and Workers http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/index_hispanic.html Welcome! From this site you can access OSHA's compliance assistance resources for Hispanic employers and workers. While this site includes links to Spanish-language resources, it is intended primarily for English-speaking and bilingual users.	(OSHA)
Dec 2004	Workplace Safety Tool Kit for Nonprofit Organizations http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/tools/workplace-safety/nonprofit/wsp.htm This Employer's Online Toolkit includes fact sheets and checklists on workplace safety culture, safety committees, accident investigations, program requirements and more.	(Non-profit Risk Management Center)
Dec 2004	Workplace Safety Tool Kit - Special Edition for Public Entities http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/tools/workplace-safety/public-sector/wsp-ps.htm This Employer's Online Toolkit includes fact sheets and checklists on workplace safety culture, safety committees, accident investigations, program requirements and more.	(Non-profit Risk Management Center)