Occupational Health & Safety

Health matters occuring primarily in the workplace.

Resources in this category:

ATSDR ToxFAQs: Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq.html

A searchable database of summaries about hazardous substances and the most frequently asked questions about the effects of these substances put together by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. These summaries include basic lay-person information about specific chemicals such as pronunciation and where they can be found in the environment, a picture of the chemical (molecular), general properties and scientific names, information about exposure to the chemical and its consequences, health information, and environmental hazards associated with the chemical. References as well as additional information telephone numbers are also provided.

Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury
http://www.engr.unl.edu/eeshop/rsi.html

Lists the kinds of injuries that can be caused by computer work. Lists the symptoms of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injuries) in general. Has a section on prevention which includes pictures of right and wrong ways to type.

ErgoWeb: The Place for Ergonomics
http://www.ergoweb.com/

Provides a collection of ergonomics standards, guidelines, background information, job review and analysis tools and checklists, biomedical analysis tools, case studies, anthropometry data, and other ergonomics resources.

Hazardous Chemical Database
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/

"Searchable database of over 1300 hazardous chemicals. Includes names, synonyms, formula, physical data, NFPA ratings, DOT guides and registry numbers."

Material Safety Data Sheets
http://www.phys.ksu.edu/area/jrm/Safety/msds.html

A guide to finding MSDSes in various locations on the Internet. A MSDS contains basic information about a chemical substance, its known hazardous effects, and safety and handling instructions.

NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

Provides national and world information to help prevent work-related illness and injuries. Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov/index.html

Government resources to support a safe working environment including Comliance Assitance, Laws and Regualtions, statistics and health topics.

TOXNET
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/

"A cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas." Available databases include "Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)," "Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)," "Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System (CCRIS)," "Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)," and several others, including bibliographic literature databases. A Summary Database table can help assist you in choosing an appropriate database.