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Section I Basic Rules of Safety
 
  1. The Law Says
  2. Elements of On-the-Job Safety
  3. Safety Tips for New Library Employees
  4. Safety Tips for Supervisors
Section II Monitoring Health and Safety in Your Library
 
  1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Responsibilities in Your Library
  2. Workplace Inspection
  3. Accident Investigation
  4. First Aid
Section III The Library Work Environment
 
  1. Indoor air quality (IAQ)
  2. Formaldehyde
  3. Solvents: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
  4. Asbestos
  5. Dusts
  6. Mould
  7. Dust Mites
  8. Sanitation/Housekeeping
  9. Pests
  10. Noise
  11. Temperature & Humidity
  12. Lighting
  13. Radiation from VDTs
  14. Fragrance Sensitivity
Section IV Ergonomic Concerns in the Library Workplace
 
  1. What is Ergonomics?
  2. How do Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) Occur?
  3. Controlling Ergonomic Hazards?
  4. Posture
  5. Ergonomic Aspects of Visual Display Terminals
  6. Workstation Exercises
  7. Shelving Units
  8. Shelving Books
  9. Shelving Equipment
  10. Work Organization
Section V Psychosocial Issues in Library Work
 
  1. Psychological Stress
  2. Workplace Violence
  3. Stress and Violence Checklists
Section VI Emergency Preparedness
 
  1. Fire Safety
  2. Bomb Threats
  3. Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Section VII Safe Work Practices
 
  1. Library Safety
  2. Manual Materials Handling
  3. Basic Electrical Safety
Section VIII Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 
  1. Determining the Need for PPE
  2. Foot Protection
  3. Respirators
Section IX Health and Safety (OSH) Policy and Program
 
  1. Purpose
  2. Health and Safety Policy
  3. Program Elements
  4. Simple Checklist for An Occupational Health and Safety Program
  5. Sample Health and Safety Policy Statement
Section X Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
 
  1. Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
  2. US Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
  3. Examples of Regulations and Codes Applicable to Libraries
Section XI Information Sources
 
  1. Canadian Government Departments with Responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety
  2. U.S. Federal Safety and Health Agencies
  3. State Occupational Safety and Health Plans
Section XII Key Sources Used to Prepare this Publication
 
  1. Bibliography
  2. Websites

 

Date Modified: 2013-02-03

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