RiskLinks

General Risk Management Sites

Links to Various Maryland Codes – http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mdcode/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention –  – http://www.cdc.gov/

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) – http://www.cpsc.gov/

CPSC's Listing of Consumer Product Recalls – http://www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls/

American Society of Safety Engineers – http://www.asse.org/

Research the health and safety effects of common household products – https://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/ 

ConsumerSafety.org provides information on recalls and safety related news about drugs, medical devices, food and consumer products – https://www.consumersafety.org/

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://nocsae.org/nocsae-standard/

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

Fleet Management

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations –  https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ 

To evaluate Motor Coach Carriers – https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/SMS/  

SaferBus App – https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/passenger-safety/saferbus-mobile-application 

State of Maryland Policies and Procedures for Fleet Management – http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/Documents/FleetManagementServices/fleet_mgmt_manual.pdf


Employee Safety Sites

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – http://www.osha.gov/

Incident Rate Calculator – http://data.bls.gov/IIRC/

OSHA FactSheet, "Use of Metrics in Process Safety Management (PSM) Facilities" – https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3896.pdf

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/

Total Worker Health, National Institute of Occuupational Safety & Health – https://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH/twh/

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/

The National Young Worker Safety Resource Center is a collaborative project of U.C. Berkeley's Labor Occupational Health Program and the Education Development Center, Inc. in Massachusetts. It provides training, technical assistance, and resource materials to state and community groups throughout the country. http://youngworkers.org/nywsrc/

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

National Safety Council's Teen Driver Wepage – Facts, Safety Training, Information and numerous Resources available at: http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/teen-driving.aspx.


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/

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://des.wa.gov/services/Risk/AboutRM/Pages/default.aspx

CyberSecurity – The Federal Government's Guides for Basic Internet Safety and Security – http://www.onguardonline.gov/


Continuing Education

On Line Disaster Preparedness Training – http://www.drc-group.com/project/jitt.html 

BrightTalk recorded Webinars and videos – https://www.brighttalk.com/

TedTalks – recorded presentations – http://www.ted.com/

American Industrial Hygiene Association, Potomac Chapter – http://www.potomacaiha.org/

SafeSchools (Computer Based Training) – http://safeschools.com/

Dupont Safety Training (Computer Based Training) –
http://www.training.dupont.com/brands/TM.html?search_query=&page=1&limit=21&sort=newest&Available%20Formats=eLearning%20Course

CDC eLearning Sitehttp://www.cdc.gov/learning/

On-line OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training Authorized Providers – https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/training_providers.html

American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of America Courses – https://www.theinstitutes.org/

National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. – https://www.ncci.com/pages/default.aspx

Governance Risk Compliance Security International – http://www.grcsi.org/

EPA Mold Website– https://www.epa.gov/mold

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/

Occupational Safety and Health Technology Degree and Certificate Programs at the Community College of Baltimore County – http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses-Finder/Program/occupational-safety-and-health-technology

West Virginia University Safety & Health Extension Service – http://safetyandhealth.ext.wvu.edu/

Disaster Recovery Institute – http://www.drii.org/

The Institute of Internal Auditors – http://www.theiia.org/ 

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

Mid Atlantic Disaster Recovery Assoc. (MADRA) – http://madra.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 – http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/emischool/ 

Maryland Fire Marshal Crowd Manager e-Course – https://crowdmanagers.com/training/


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://usgbcmd.org/

Green Globeshttp://www.greenglobes.com/design/homeca.asp

Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education – http://www.maeoe.org

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools – http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/

American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE)https://www.ashrae.org/resources–publications/bookstore/indoor-air-quality-guide

EPA's Healthy School Environment Resources –http://www.epa.gov/sc3/programs.html

EPA's On-line Introduction to Mold and Mold Remediation – http://www.epa.gov/mold/

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Mold Information – https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/green/air/mold.html

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/

Emergency Planning Guidelines from US Department of Education – http://rems.ed.gov/docs/REMS_K-12_Guide_508.pdf

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities – http://www.ncef.org/

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/

EPA's Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign – http://www.epa.gov/schools/chemicals.html

Mercury Report – Children's Exposure to Elemental Mercury – http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mercury/mercury_report.html

Maryland Science Safety Manualhttp://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/science/safety/index.html


Internet Safety

FBI- Kids Safety https://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids-safety An interactive tutorial for students by the FBI; ideal tool to incorporate into internet safety education. Digital Safety: Staying Safe Online 

Digital Safety Resources – http://www.discoveryeducation.com/DigitalSafety/

Common Sense Education https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/erate-teachers – lesson plans for teaching internet safety and digital citizenship education.