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 Site – http://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 Globes – http://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 Manual – http://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.