General Risk Management Sites
Links to Various Maryland Codes – http://mdcodes.umbc.edu/
Hurricanes-Messages for Schools from the CDC – http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/crisis/hurricane.htm
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) – http://www.cpsc.gov/
CPSC's Listing of Consumer Product Recalls – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html
Consumer Reports School Safety Alert Program – http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safetyalerts/
The ASSE Council on Practices and Standards has developed a Business of Safety Committee (BoSC) Site – http://www.asse.org/practicespecialties/bosc/
Research the health and safety effects of common household products – http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/products.htm
OSHA's free Health and Safety Plan software (eHASP2) – http://www.osha.gov/dep/etools/ehasp/
Electrical Safety Foundation International – http://www.esfi.org
School Improvement in Maryland – Has a variety of resources to support students, parents, teachers, administrators and board members – http://mdk12.org/index.html
Food-Safe Schools – A resource web site providing guidance to address food safety in schools – http://www.foodsafeschools.org/
Healthy Advice from the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services – http://www.healthfinder.gov/
National Athletic Trainers' Association – http://www.nata.org
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment – http://www.nocsae.org/index.html
Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) – http://impacttest.com/about/background
Expert Panel Report on Preventing Slip and Falls within Schools – http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/expertpanel3.pdf
Employee Safety Sites
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – http://www.osha.gov/
Incident Rate Calculator - http://data.bls.gov/IIRC/
OSHA's Safety & Health Training Site - http://www.osha.gov/dte/library/index.html
OSHA's Free Newsletter – "Quick Takes" – http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/quicktakes/subscribe.html
West Virginia University Safety & Health Extension Service – http://safetyandhealth.ext.wvu.edu/
Maryland Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) - http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/mosh/
MOSH Free Consultative Training Calendar – https://www.dllr.state.md.us/MOSHCalendar/web/content/Home.aspx
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Safety Checklist Program for Schools -http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/
Injury Topics and Fact Sheets from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control -http://www.cdc.gov/injury
Non-Profit Risk Management Center – Workplace Safety ToolKit – http://nonprofitrisk.org/tools/workplace-safety/nonprofit/tutorial/1.htm
Electric Arc Flash Awareness Video – http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/video/2007-116d/
Mold Remediation Training – The Environmental Protection Agency has recently released an on-line training program for health professionals on mold and mold remediation. There is a pre-test and nine chapters each followed by a voluntary quiz. Access the program at EPA: http://www.epa.gov/mold/
Youth at Work
OSHA Information – http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/
NIOSH Information – http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/youth/
Work Safe BC – for workers under 25 years-old, an online resource for workers, employers, unions, educators, parents, and youth community groups – http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/YoungWorker/Home.asp
Teen Driver Safety Training – The Chesapeake Region Safety Council, which is the local chapter of the National Safety Council, recently released a teen driver safety program. The Council welcomes the opportunity to meet with schools, PTA's and other groups to spread the word regarding this important topic. Please review the Council's program at: http://www.chesapeakesc.org/resources.htm. The Council can be contacted at 1-800-875-4770.
Other Risk Mangement Resources
Safe Routes to School – This site presents and promotes the benefits of communities walking and bicycling to school, reducing traffic congestion and improving our health through increased exercise as a result. http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/index.cfm
Teacher Tools – If you are a teacher looking for help in incorporating Risk Management into your Curriculum, take a look at these sites – Teacher Tools
Crime Prevention Resources – WeTip is an independent, non-profit organization that has been in continual operation since 1972. WeTip was founded on the key idea that many people with information about crime are reluctant to report it, due to fear of reprisal. WeTip was established to eliminate this concern. http://www.wetip.com
The State of Washington's Office of Financial Management website on Agency Enterprise Risk Management http://www.ofm.wa.gov/rmd/erm/default.asp
Continuing Education
BrightTalk recorded Webinars and videos – https://www.brighttalk.com/
TedTalks – recorded presentations – http://www.ted.com/
American Industrial Hygiene Association, Potomac Chapter – http://www.aiha.org/localsections/html/potche/potohome.htm
SafeSchools (Computer Based Training) – http://safeschools.com/
Dupont Safety Training (Computer Based Training) -
http://www.training.dupont.com/school-safety-and-compliance-training
CDC eLearning Site – http://www.cdc.gov/learning/
On-line OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training – http://www.safetyontheweb.com/solutions/OSHA.asp
American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of America Courses – http://www.aicpcu.org/Programs/Pindex.htm
National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. Experience Rating – https://www.ncci.com/NCCIMain/Education/ExperienceRating/Pages/default.aspx
Governance Risk Compliance Security International – http://www.grcsi.org/
Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P) – http://www.aicpcu.org/flyers/arm.htm
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – http://www.bcsp.org
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) – http://www.abih.org/general/cihcaih.html
Occupational Safety and Health Technology Degree and Certificate Programs at the Community College of Baltimore County – http://www.ccbcmd.edu/catalog/programs/osht.html
West Virginia University Safety & Health Extension Service – http://safetyandhealth.ext.wvu.edu/
The Institute for Continuity Management – http://www.drii.org/
The Institute of Internal Auditors – http://www.theiia.org/ and the IIA's Baltimore Chapter site – http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm?act=home.page&cid=22
The National Alliance's Risk Management Courses – http://www.scic.com/CRM/CRMcourses/CRMcourses.htm
Association of Contingency Planners (ACP) – http://www.acp-international.com/ and the ACP's Central Maryland Chapter site – http://centralmd.acp-international.com
Property Related Links
Green Building and Education
U.S. Green Building Council "LEED for Schools" Information – http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1586
USGBC Maryland – http://chapters.usgbc.org/baltimore/about.html
Green Globes – http://www.greenglobes.com/design/homeca.asp
Maryland Association of Environmental for Outdoor Education – http://www.maeoe.org
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- Tools for Schools – http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/
IAQ in Practice - http://iaqinpractice.org/home/
EPA's Healthy School Environment Resources -http://cfpub.epa.gov/schools/index.cfm
EPA's On-line Introduction to Mold and Mold Remediation – http://www.epa.gov/mold/
American Industrial Hygiene Association's Facts on Mold – http://www.aiha.org/insideaiha/volunteergroups/IEQ/Pages/Topics.aspx
IAQ Scientific Findings Resource Bank – http://eetd.lbl.gov/research-development/indoor-environmental-quality
Property Conservation Sites
The National Fire Protection Association – http://www.nfpa.org/
Risk Watch – K-12 Teaching Tools from the National Fire Protection Association http://www.nfpa.org/riskwatch/index.html
Emergency Planning Guidelines from US Department of Education -http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities – http://www.edfacilities.org/
Non-Profit Risk Management Center – Business Continuity Planning Course – http://nonprofitrisk.org/tools/business-continuity/business-continuity.shtml
On-Line Fire Extinguisher Training (does not contain a hands on component) – http://www.fireextinguisher.com/
Key Personnel and NIMS Training for Schools and Higher Education Institutions - NIMS Training for Schools – This document contains information training standards for key personnel in schools and other higher learning institutions. According to "NIMS Implementation Activities for Schools and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)," key personnel are required to complete four courses in order for an individual or organization to be considered NIMS compliant through FY 2007.
Maryland Fire Marshal Crowd Manager e-Course – http://www.firemarshal.state.md.us/crowdmanager/
CERT Resources – http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/
Chemical Safety
School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide published by The Centers For Disease Control – http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-107/
At the end of the document are several handouts on proper chemical storage that may be useful – Safe Chemical Storage
EPA's Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign – http://www.epa.gov/osw/partnerships/sc3/
Mercury Report – Children's Exposure to Elemental Mercury – http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mercury/mercury_report.html
Maryland Science Safety Manual – http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/science/safety/index.html
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