Safety Management Group provides a comprehensive, categorized listing of safety-related websites and information resources. Look below for links to safety information and for pdf files for download.
Alliance Partnerships
Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) The Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) promotes the interests of area subcontractors and material suppliers. Safety Management Group provides members of ISA special pricing rates for safety training and program development. https://www.indianasubcontractors.org
OSHA Incident Rate Calculator A simple and easy OSHA incident rate calculator https://safetymanagementgroup.com/resources/incident-rate-calculator/
True Cost of Injury Calculator Learn about the direct and indirect cost of an injury using this tool. https://safetymanagementgroup.com/resources/injury-cost-calculator/
Chemical Hazards
Chemtrec Chemtrec is a 24-Hour Hazardous Materials Emergency Communication Service. https://www.chemtrec.com/
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards is intended as a source of general industrial hygiene information for workers, employers, and occupational health professionals. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/pgintrod.html
OSHA’s Confined Space Resource Page Lots of information to help you recognize, evaluate, and control hazards associated with confined spaces. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/confinedspaces/index.html
Education/Training
Experience Modification Rate EMR
About Experience Modification Rates Details and links about how EMR is calculated and how it affects business. https://safetymanagementgroup.com/emr-experience-modification-rate/
Eye Protection
Eye Protection in the Workplace Here’s some useful information regarding how to prevent eye injuries in the workplace from Prevent Blindness America https://www.preventblindness.org/
First Aid
First Aid Supply First Respond stocks a full line of first aid supplies with a multitude of safety products and first aid kits in our online store and can be shipped nationwide. https://www.1staidsupplies.com
OSHA Interpretation of First Aid Requirements OSHA requirements for providing training for first aid, CPR, and BBP for prompt treatment of injured employees at various workplaces. https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=25627
Hazard Communication
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Technical Information Page This is OSHA’s Technical Information Page pertaining to Hazard Communication. See an example written program and learn the steps necessary to build your own HazCom program. https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
Hearing Conservation
OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Technical Resource Page This is OSHA’s Resource Page devoted to Hearing Conservation issues. This is a great resource if you need help developing a Hearing Conservation Program. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/index.html
Incident Investigation
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary This online language center enables users to double check spelling and definitions of words. A great resource when preparing an incident report. https://www.m-w.com/
Insurance Providers
Pillar Group Offers customer-focused goal of providing “pillars” of services: Risk Management, Commercial Lines Insurance, Personal Lines Insurance, Fidelity and Surety, Safety Management, Employee Benefits and Life. https://www.pillargroup.com/
CCPS Process Safety Beacon The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) publishes the monthly one-page Process Safety Beacon for plant operators and other manufacturing personnel. Each publication presents a real-life accident, the lessons learned and practical means to prevent a similar accident in your plant. https://www.aiche.org/CCPS/Publications/Beacon/index.aspx
Project Hanford Lessons Learned Web site One of the primary goals of the Department of Energy Lessons Learned process is to connect DOE Sites through shared information so we can all benefit from each other’s innovations and prevent repeating unfortunate events. Here you can find indexes of Project Hanford Lessons Learned, a description of the lessons learned process, reference material, and links to the DOE Lessons Learned database. https://www.hanford.gov/rl/?page=308&parent=0
Construction Safety Lessons Learned The Contractor Safety Sharing (CS-SHARE) web site provides a platform for the communication and retrieval of information that will help ensure the safety of workers. Information such as lessons learned, best practices, safety recalls, safety flashes, general safety articles, etc. may be submitted for publication. https://www.cs-share.com
Lockout/Tagout — Control of Hazardous Energy
Lockout-Tagout Interactive Training Program Whether you are a recent hire or an experienced employee, this oline OSHA program will expand your knowledge of the Lockout/Tagout standard. https://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/lototraining/
OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Information Page This is OSHA’s Technical Information Page pertaining to lockout/tagout issues. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/controlhazardousenergy/index.html
Machine Guarding
OSHA’s Machine Guarding Resource Page This page contains general information on the various hazards of mechanical motion and techniques for protecting workers. Compliance information related to machine guarding is also included. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/machineguarding/index.html
MSDS.com This pay site allows searches into their vast archive of current Material Safety Data Sheets. Registration required for five free searches. https://www.msds.com/
Occupational Safety Councils of America Occupational Safety Councils of America (OSCA) was established to help area employers meet their employment, training and safety challenges. By providing employers with a comprehensive selection of training, educational and security tools, OSCA has been successful in developing a safer, healthier and better-educated workforce. https://www.osca.com
Stainless Wire Rope – Sanlo is the most trusted name in wire rope assemblies. Our Wire rope and mechanical cable assemblies provide a world of simple, reliable, cost-effective solutions to an ever-increasing array of applications in a wide range of industries. https://www.sanlosteelcable.com
Publications
Building Indiana News Information is power, and we want to equip you and your business with as much of it as possible. Begin your exploration today of Building Indiana News, a business tool like no other in northern Indiana. https://www.buildingindiananews.com
Recalls
Recalls.gov To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov — a “one stop shop” for U.S. Government recalls. https://www.recalls.gov/cpsc.html