Guidance Documents

Abatement: Small Entity Compliance Guide for OSHA's Abatement Verification Regulation (29 CFR 1903.19)
(1997)
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Amputations: Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Employees from Amputations

The revised OSHA guide identifies eight mechanical motions and eight hazardous actions that present possible amputation hazards. The guide also sets forth steps employers can take to reduce these hazards. The material is appropriate for anyone responsible for the operation, servicing, and care of machines or equipment - employers, employees, safety professionals and industrial hygienists. Topics covered in the latest document include hazard analysis, safeguarding machinery, awareness devices and hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).

(OSHA 3170 - 2007)
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Avian Flu: Protecting Employees from Avian Flu
(OSHA 3323 - 2006)
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(OSHA 3324 - 2006)
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Beryllium: Guidance on Medical Surveillance for Beryllium Exposed Workers
(OSHA 4116 - 2021)
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Combustible Dust: Firefighting Precautions at Facilities with Combustible Dust
(OSHA 3644 - 2013)
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Cranes and Derricks in Construction - Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Final Rule
(OSHA 3433 - 2014)
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Electrical Safety: Protecting Employees from Electric-Arc Flash Hazards
(OSHA 4472 - 2024)
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Emergency Response: Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases
(OSHA 3370 - 2009)
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Emergency Response: Hospitals and Community Emergency Response -- What You Need to Know
(OSHA 3152 - 2008)
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Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders - Guidelines for Shipyards
(OSHA 3341 - 2008)
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Ergonomics: Guidelines for Nursing Homes: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders

OSHA's Guidelines for Nursing Homes focuses on practical recommendations for employers to reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries by using methods found to be successful in the nursing home environment.

(OSHA 3182 - 2009)
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Ergonomics: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores - Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders

OSHA's Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores provide practical recommendations to help grocery store employers and employees reduce the number and severity of injuries in their workplaces. 

(OSHA 3192 - 2004)
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Ethylene Oxide: OSHA's Small Business Guide for Ethylene Oxide
(OSHA 3359 - 2009)
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General Industry Digest
(OSHA 2201 - 2015)
 (English: EPUB MOBI PDF
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(OSHA 3573 - 2015)
 (Español: PDF
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Grain Handling Safety Wallet Card
(OSHA 3329 - 2011)
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Green Tobacco Sickness
(OSHA 3765 - 2015)
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Hazard Communication: Hazard Classification Guidance for Manufacturers, Importers, and Employers

NOTE: When accessing this large 8MB PDF file, we recommend you "RIGHT CLICK" on the link and save the file directly to your computer. Attempting to view or print large PDF files through your browser with a plug-in viewer, can result in various technical difficulties.

(OSHA 3844 - 2016)
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Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals
(OSHA 3695 - 2014)
 (English: EPUB MOBI PDF
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Hazardous Waste: Occupational Safety & Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities
(OSHA NIOSH USCG EPA - 1985)
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Hexavalent Chromium
(OSHA 3373 - 2009)
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Hexavalent Chromium: Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent Chromium Standards

The guide describes the steps that employers are required to take to protect employees from hazards associated with exposure to hexavalent chromium. It provides detailed information on permissible exposure limits (PEL), exposure determination, regulated areas, methods of compliance, respiratory protection, protective work clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, housekeeping, and medical surveillance.

(OSHA 3320 - 2006)
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Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings
(OSHA 3430 - 2011)
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Laboratory Safety Guidance
(OSHA 3404 - 2011)
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Longshoring and Marine Terminals: Roll-On Roll-Off (RO-RO) Ship and Dock Safety
(OSHA 3396 - 2010)
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Marine Terminals: Traffic Safety
(OSHA 3337 - 2014)
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Meatpacking: Safety and Health Guide for the Meatpacking Industry
(OSHA 3108 - 1988)
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Medical Examiners: Reporting a Work-related Death to OSHA
(OSHA 3593 - 2012)
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Metal Scrap Recycling: Guidance for the Identification and Control of Safety and Health Hazards in Metal Scrap Recycling
(OSHA 3348 - 2008)
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Mold: Preventing Mold-Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace
(OSHA 3304 - 2006)
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Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors
(OSHA 3459 - 2011)
 (English: EPUB MOBI PDF
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(OSHA 3505 - 2012)
 (Español: EPUB MOBI PDF
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Nail Salon Workers: Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures
(OSHA 3542 - 2012)
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(OSHA 3560 - 2012)
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(OSHA 3559 - 2013)
 (한국어(Korean): EPUB MOBI PDF
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(OSHA 3793 - 2015)
 (नेपाली(Nepali): PDF
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(OSHA 3558 - 2012)
 (Tiếng Việt(Vietnamese): EPUB MOBI PDF
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Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
(OSHA 3328 - 2007)
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Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

Developed in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this publication provides general guidance for all types of workplaces, describes the differences between seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza, and presents information on the nature of a potential pandemic, how the virus is likely to spread and how exposure is likely to occur.

(OSHA 3327 - 2009)
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(OSHA 3364 - 2009)
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Perchloroethylene: Reducing Worker Exposure to Perchloroethylene (PERC) in Dry Cleaning

This document provides information on the health hazards and current regulations, as well as recommendations on methods for reducing worker exposures. It also provides information on training, personal protective equipment, and some of the new technologies available in the dry cleaning industry.

(OSHA 3253 - 2005)
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(OSHA 3253 - 2004)
 (한국어(Korean): PDF
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Poultry: Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Poultry Processing (Updated Guidelines)
(OSHA 3213 - 2013)
 (English: EPUB MOBI PDF
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(OSHA 3749 - 2014)
 (Español: EPUB MOBI PDF
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Resource for Development and Delivery of Training to Workers
(OSHA 3824 - 2021)
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Respiratory Protection Standard: Small Entity Compliance Guide
(OSHA 3384 - 2011)
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Respiratory Protection: Assigned Protection Factors for the Revised Respiratory Protection Standard
(OSHA 3352 - 2009)
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Safe Practices for Tractor Trailer Drivers
(OSHA 3963 - 2018)
 (Español: PDF
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Shipbreaking: Safe Work Practices
(OSHA 3375 - 2010)
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Spirometry Testing in Occupational Health Programs: Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals
(OSHA 3637 - 2013)
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Ventilation: Ventilation in Shipyard Employment
(OSHA 3639 - 2013)
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Walk-Arounds for Safety Officers
(2018)
 (English: PDF
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Workplace Violence: Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers
(OSHA 3148 - 2016)
 (English: EPUB MOBI PDF
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Young Worker - Bookmark
(OSHA 3330 - 2011)
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