Allergies &
Asthma Back to Index
- Air Pollution and Respiratory Health National Center for Environmental Health
- Allergic and Irritant Dermatitis Team - NORA
- Allergic Reactions - Preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex gloves in the workplace.
- The Allergy and Asthma Center - Current articles, references, first aid, links and lots more from the Mayo Clinic.
- Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.- A resource center to help all people with allergies and asthma.
- Asthma - The American Lung Association
- Asthma, Allergy and Immunology - A patient resource center from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
- Dermal Exposure Research Program (DERP) - NIOSH
- Latex Allergy - Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products (OSHA)
- Latex Allergy - Prevention Guide (NIOSH)
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - National Institute of Health
- Preventing Asthma in Animal Handlers - NIOSH Report about animals or animal products such as dander, hair, scales, fur, saliva and body wastes contain powerful allergens.
- Skin Exposures and Effects - NIOSH
- Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Preventing Asthma in Animal Handlers - NIOSH Report
Asbestos Back to Index
- Asbestos in The Home - EPA Waste and Chemical Management Division
- Asbestos in Your Home - EPA Information Sheet
Biosafety
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- American Biological Safety Association
- America Society for Microbiolology Large Scale Biosafety Guidelines
- Biological Defense Safety Program (32 CFR Part 627)
- Biological Defense Safety Program, Technical Safety Requirements (32 CFR Part 626) (DA Pamphlet 385-60)
- Biosafety in
Microbiological and Biomedical Labs - Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) - "5th Edition"
- Biological Safety, Biohazardous Waste - University of Memphis
- Biosafety Homepage of the Swiss Federal Office for Public Health
- Chemical Weapons
Convention Federal Register
- Chemical Weapons
Convention Implementation Act
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Department of Commerce Export Requirements
- EPA Antimicrobials List
- EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Biotechnology Program
- Health Canada - Office of Biosafety (Infectious substances MSDSs)
- 2002 NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines - National Institute of Health (NIH)
- NIH Biosafety Level 3 Certification Requirements
(Checklist) - Primary Containment for Biohazards - Selection, Installation and Use of Biological Safety Cabinets - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH)
- Risk Group Classification for Infectious Agents - American Biological Safety Organization
- Select Agent Destruction Procedures
- Toxin Disposal Procedures
- Disposal of Select Agents & Other Biologically-Derived Toxins - University of Minnnesota
- USDA Import Permit General Instructions
- USDA Import Permits
- USDA Import Guidelines For Products that do not Require an Import Permit
- USDA Import Permit Form
- USDA Import Permit Regulations
- World Health Organization
Bloodborne Pathogens
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- Hepatitis C: An Epidemic for Anyone
- Hepatitis Resource Center - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Hepatitis C - What Clinicians and Other Healthcare Professionals Need to Know (CDC)
- HIV and AIDS Prevention - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Selecting, Evaluating, and Using Sharps Disposal Containers - NIOSH Publication 97-111
- NIOSH Subject Page for Bloodborne Pathogens
- OSHA News Release
- OSHA Subject Page for Needle Sticks
- Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings - NIOSH Publication 2000-108
- Safe Needle Device Listing (developed by the University of Virginia's International Health Care Worker Safety Center)
Carcinogens
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- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
- Known and Suspected Carcinogen List - University of Oxford
- National Toxicology Program - 11th Report on Carcinogens
- United States Department of Health and Human Services Toxicology Program - The 9th Report on Carcinogens
Ergonomics
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- Alternative Keyboards (NIOSH)
- Carpal Tunnel Exercises (American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons)
- Computer Workstation Solutions(3M)
- ErgoBuyer (ErgoWeb, Inc)
- Ergonomics Society of the United Kingdom
- ErgoWeb, Inc.
- Health and Safety Guide to Laboratory Ergonomics
- Office Ergonomics (F-One Ergonomics Co.)
- Computer Workstation Ergonomics (OSHA)
- Ergonomic Web Page (OSHA)
- Laboratory Ergonomic Papers (RAININ Instrument Co.)
- Typing Injury Frequently Asked Questions (CTD Resource Network, Inc.)
- Ergonomics Training and Resources (University of Virginia EHS)
Fire and Life Safety
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- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- First Alert (lots of home safety information)
- National Electrical Safety Foundation
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- National Safety Council
- National Safety Council Fire Safety Site for Youth
- Residential Fire Safety Institute
- U.S. Fire Administration
Gloves Back to Index
- Allergic Reactions - Preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex gloves in the workplace.
- AnsellPro.com SpecWare Online Chemical Hand Protection
- Best Gloves - Resource to determine the correct glove to use in specific applications
- Chemical Resistant Gloves Guide
- Chemrest.com - Guide to Chemical Resistant Best Gloves
- Glove Selection for Laboratory Workers- Stanford University
- Glove Selection and Use - University of Minnesota
- Latex Allergy - (OSHA)
- Latex Allergy - A Prevention Guide (NIOSH)
- Latex & Gloves Fact Sheets - Sustainable Hospitals Organization
- National Ag Safety Database: Chemical Glove Selection
- Occupational Latex Allergy - (NIOSH)
- Occupational Safety - Hand Protection - University of Maryland
Government/Federal
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- United States House of Representatives
- United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- United States Senate
Government/State
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- Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- Oklahoma Corporation Commission
- Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- Oklahoma Department of Labor
- Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
- Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
- State of Oklahoma
Home Safety
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Index
- Ready.gov - Homeland Security
- Asbestos in The Home - EPA
- Radon in Your Home - EPA
- Home Heating Safety - NFPA
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Kerosene Heater Safety - CPSC
- FEMA Fireplaces and Home Fire Safety- FEMA
- Indoor Air Quality in the Home - Illinois Department of Public Health
- Family Preparedness - State of Indiana
- City of Oklahoma City Household Hazardous Waste Facility
- Norman, OK Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options in Oklahoma - DEQ
Indoor
Air Quality/Molds
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- Aerotech Laboratories Fungal Glossary - Search Molds Alphabetically
- Biological Contaminants in the Home - From EPA
- Doctor Fungus, your on-line reference to all things mycological
- Health Care Information for People With Mold Allergies - From the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics
- Indoor Air Pollution - An introduction for Health Professionals from the EPA
- Indoor Air Quality - California IAQ Program
- Indoor Air Quality in the Home - Information from EPA
- Medical Mycology - University of Arkansas
- Medical Mycology - University of Texas Medical Branch
- Mold - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings - EPA Office of Air and Radiation
- Ozone Generators - An Assessment of Effectiveness and Health Consequences
- USA Weekend On-Line - Special Reports
Infectious
Diseases
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- CDC Comprehensive Information for Prevention and Control of Influenza
- Flu History - An article discussing flu history, new antiviral medications, and links
- Global Influenza Surveillance Network
- University Health Partners - A wealth of information on colds, flu, pneumonia and other health topics
- What to Do for Colds and Flu - FDA Information on what to do for colds and flu
- Vaccine Availability - Update information on the flu vaccine availability
Miscellaneous
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- AAA
On-Line Driver Stress Profile - Measure Your Hostility on the
Road
- Are you Ready for a Winter Storm? - American Red Cross
- 2008 DOT Emergency
Response Guide (ERG)
- U.S. Department of
Transportation - Injury Prevention Service (Oklahoma State Department of Health) - Lots of interesting information
- Medical Abbreviation Lookup - Look up medical & pharmaceutical acronyms and abbreviations from our database of over 40,000, and find out what they stand for.
- Naval Safety Center Photo of the Week Archives - What were they thinking? Photos of unsafe situations with humorous comments.
- Occupational Dermatosis - NIOSH
- Recomendations for Chemical Protective Clothing Database (CPC) - NIOSH
- Safety OnLine
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - NIOSH
Oklahoma Health Center
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- American Red Cross - Oklahoma County Chapter
- Children's Medical Research Institute
- Oklahoma Blood Institute
- Oklahoma Department of Veteran's Affairs
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Oklahoma School of Science and Math
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- OU Medical Center
- UroCor
- ZymeTx, Inc.
Organizations
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- American Biological Safety Association
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
- American National Standards Institute
- American Society of Safety Engineers
- Campus Safety, Health & Environmental Management Association (a division of the National Safety Council)
- Laser Institute of America
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
- National Safety Council
- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Training Center
Packing and Shipping
BIological Materials Back to Index
- 42 CFR Part 72, Federal Register, Vol. 45, No. 141-Monday, July 21, 1980, Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Health and Safety/Biosafety Branch Packaging and Shipping of Biomedical Material
- World Health Organization Guidelines for the Safe Transport of Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens
Protective Clothing
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Radiation Safety
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Recycling
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- America Recycles Day - Official Web Site
- OUHSC Bin Locations
- Oklahoma City Curbside Recycling
- Pesticide Container Collection (Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality)
University Safety
Links Back to Index
- Big 12 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department Links
- Big 12 Medical Center EHS Links
- College and University EHS Links (Large Nationwide List)
Weather Back to Index
- CNN Storm Center
- National Severe Storms Laboratory
- National Weather Service
- Oklahoma State University - Weather Matters
- Tornado Project On-Line
Wellness Back to Index
- Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.- A resource center to help all people with allergies and asthma.
- Allergy Report
- American Association for Respiratory Care
- Asthma - The American Lung Association
- Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
- Asthma, Allergy and Immunology - A patient resource center from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- Dr. Koop.com - User friendly site! Has basic health information, prescription information, and an explanation of health terms
- Health Care Information for People With Mold Allergies - From the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics
- Health & Fitness - A website created by University Health Partners
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - National Institute of Health
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