Following is a list of freeware that provides EH&S educational materials or training tools for specific industries. To learn more about a particular item, click on the item name. To download a software product or visit an interactive web site, click on "download" or "view," respectively. But first, please read our disclaimer and permissions page if you haven't already done so.

A Basic Look at Scaffolds for Compliance Officers (100+Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An 18-minute web-based video which looks at some of the most commonly used types of scaffolds, associated hazards, and erection procedures.
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A Basic Look at Scaffolds for Compliance Officers (56Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An 18-minute web-based video which looks at some of the most commonly used types of scaffolds, associated hazards, and erection procedures. Optimized for speeds up to 56 Kbps. A high-speed version is also available.
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Agricultural Pollution Prevention
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. This general introduction shows how farmers can save money and reduce pollution by sensible use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
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AgSafe: Agricultural Safety Training Materials
By AgSafe, National Ag Safety Database. Safety training materials for agricultural workers, including information on protective clothing, pesticides handling, first aid, defensive driving, preventing slips and trips. And proper use of a respirator. Available in English and Spanish and as an interactive slideshow.
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As It Should Be Done: Workplace Precautions Against Bloodborne Pathogens (100+Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 24-minute web-based video explains how workers can protect themselves against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This program is targeted primarily to health care workers and related professionals.
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As It Should Be Done: Workplace Precautions Against Bloodborne Pathogens (56Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 24-minute web-based video explains how workers can protect themselves against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This program is targeted primarily to health care workers and related professionals. Optimized for speeds up to 56 Kbps. A high-speed version is also available.
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Construction Safety: Choice or Chance (100+Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A 15-minute web-based video which highlights the four leading causes of fatalities on construction sites and stresses the responsibility for safety as a joint effort of government, management, and employees.
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Construction Safety: Choice or Chance (56Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A 15-minute web-based video which highlights the four leading causes of fatalities on construction sites and stresses the responsibility for safety as a joint effort of government, management, and employees. Optimized for speeds up to 56 Kbps. A high-speed version is also available.
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Construction Training Materials
By Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Joint Emphasis Program. Safety and health training materials for the construction industry. Titles include: Fleetsafety, Health Hazards in Construction, Respiratory Protection for Construction, and Scaffolding Safety Training.
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Crane Safety for the Site Superintendent (100+Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 8-minute web-based video discusses some of the hazards and risks involved in crane operations. It identifies information managers should be familiar with if cranes are operating on their site.
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Crane Safety for the Site Superintendent (56Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 8-minute web-based video discusses some of the hazards and risks involved in crane operations. It identifies information managers should be familiar with if cranes are operating on their site. Optimized for speeds up to 56 Kbps. A high-speed version is also available.
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CSB Animation of BP Texas City Refinery Accident
By US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). Diagrams the cause of the accident at BP Texas City Refinery.
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Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Download Powerpoint slides on fire protection in shipyards.
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Hazards and Disorders of Poultry Processing
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Large file of 72 Powerpoint slides on the ergonomic considerations of poultry processing. View online or download.
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Hazmat for Healthcare Training Modules
By enMagine, Inc. These PowerPoint presentations are broken into four modules: Awareness, Operations Foundation, Personal Protective Equipment, Decontamination/Spill Response. The Awareness module is designed for hospital personnel who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release. The Operations Foundation module discusses terminology, relevant standard operating procedures, and termination of an event procedures. The Personal Protective Equipment module describes how to select, don, and doff the proper personal protective equipment and the hazards and limitations of personal protective equipment. The Decontamination objectives are to explain decontamination procedures for victims, personnel, and equipment and relevant Standard Operating Procedures. Registration required.
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Hospital eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Focuses on some of the hazards and controls found in the hospital setting, and describes standard requirements as well as recommended safe work practices for employee safety and health.
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La Costura eTool (Sewing)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Este eTool* proporciona a las soluciones ejemplares de la ergonomía específicas a la costura.
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Livestock Yards Management
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Gives an overview of manure types and proper management systems for different animals including cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and horses. Users can evaluate their own risk through the interactive questionnaire, and receive suggestions for reducing the threat to their water supply
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Logging Advisor Presentation Outline
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Powerpoint slides on OSHA's advisor for logging safety.
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Logging eTool Slide Presentation
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Designed to provide assistance for businesses and workers seeking to comply with OSHA's logging standard. 82 slides available in HTML or PowerPoint.
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Mercury in Medical Facilities (Download)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Teaches health care professionals (and anyone else) about the hazards of mercury as commonly used in medical care facilities, especially hospitals and clinics. Mercury can pose a significant health problem for these professionals, and also for patients and the environment in general. The program explains the impact of mercury on human health and the integrity of ecosystems, and a 'virtual hospital' allow users to see sources of mercury and their alternatives. Detailed survey and self-audit materials are provided, along with case studies from the Mayo Clinic and other locations. A zip file is also available for Macintosh users.
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Mercury in Medical Facilities (Interactive)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Teaches health care professionals (and anyone else) about the hazards of mercury as commonly used in medical care facilities, especially hospitals and clinics. Mercury can pose a significant health problem for these professionals, and also for patients and the environment in general. The program explains the impact of mercury on human health and the integrity of ecosystems, and a 'virtual hospital' allow users to see sources of mercury and their alternatives. Detailed survey and self-audit materials are provided, along with case studies from the Mayo Clinic and other locations.
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MERITS Software
By National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation (MERITS) provides trainees an opportunity to gain command center experience during a simulated underground coal mine emergency. This computer-based training allows trainees to practice information gathering, situation assessment, decision-making, and coordination skills without risk to personnel or property.
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NetRegs Farm Waste Training Tool - England
By The Environment Agency. This training tool is for farmers in England. Each of the learning modules will help you understand a different aspect of managing your waste. Each module should take less than 15 minutes to complete and has a quiz at the end so that you can test your knowledge.
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NetRegs Food and Drink Manufacturing Waste Training Tool
By The Environment Agency. Each of the learning modules will help you understand a different aspect of managing your waste in the UK. Each module should take less than 15 minutes to complete and has a quiz at the end so that you can test your knowledge.
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NetRegs Guide to Site Waste Management Plans
By The Environment Agency. A guide, video and quiz packed with practical advice to help you build a SWMP for your construction company in the UK.
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NetRegs Pollution Prevention Guidelines
By The Environment Agency. The Environment Agency, Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and SEPA have produced a range of UK-wide Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPGs). Each PPG is targeted at a particular industrial sector or activity and aims to provide advice on statutory responsibilities and good environmental practice.
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Nursing Home eCAT
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Addresses common hazards and controls found in the nursing home industry.
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Nursing Homes - Hazards and Solutions (100Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 16-minute web-based video discusses various hazards in nursing homes, focusing on resident transfer hazards, and controls to minimize these hazards.
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Nursing Homes - Hazards and Solutions (56Kbps feed)
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This 16-minute web-based video discusses various hazards in nursing homes, focusing on resident transfer hazards, and controls to minimize these hazards. Optimized for speeds up to 56 Kbps. A high-speed version is also available.
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OSHA's Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry Slide Presentation
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Training materials covering provisions of the asbestos standards for general industry (29 CFR 1910.1001) and for the construction industry (29 CFR 1926.1101). Eighty Powerpoint slides detail the provisions of the standard.
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Poultry Processing Industry eCAT
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Focuses on identifying and controlling major hazards that contributed to the high rates of injuries found in a recent OSHA Survey of the industry.
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Private Water Systems
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Minicourse in design and construction of private drinking water systems (wells and piping). Menu items include water quantities required, water pumps, systems controls, design considerations and piping.
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Private Water Systems (download)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Minicourse in design and construction of private drinking water systems (wells and piping). Menu items include water quantities required, water pumps, systems controls, design considerations and piping.
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Private Water Systems (in Spanish)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Sistemas de Agua Potable Privada. Este programa tiene la intencion de proporcionar informacion acerca de sistemas privados pequenos de suministro de agua potable.
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Protecting Nursing Home Workers: OSHA's Safety and Health Program Approach
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A file of 83 Powerpoint slides on OSHA's program to help nursing homes reduce workers injuries and illnesses through effective safety and health programs. The initiative program also addressed potential nursing home hazards including back injuries, slips and falls, workplace violence, and risks from bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis.
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Pump Jack/Ladder Jack Scaffold Photo Compliance Guide
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Powerpoint slides created to help the residential construction industry more easily understand the OSHA pump jack and ladder jack standards.
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Safer Needle Devices: Protecting Health Care Workers
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Powerpoint slides on protecting healthcare workers from needlestick injuries.
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Scaffolding eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Provides illustrated safety checklists for specific types of scaffolds. It identifies hazards, as well as the controls that keep those hazards from becoming tragedies.
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Sewing eCAT
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Provides example ergonomics solutions specific to sewing.
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Shipyard Employment eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Describes common hazards and possible solutions for tasks performed during the ship repair process.
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Steel Erection eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This eTool has been created to educate employers and workers about OSHA's revised steel erection standard (Subpart R).
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Underground Electric Safety
By US Mine Safety and Health Administration. Discusses some of the more common types of electrical hazards that may be found in underground mines. Consists of a video and Powerpoint presentation.
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Wood Products: Sawmills eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Describes common hazards and possible solutions for tasks performed in sawmills.
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Wood Products: Woodworking eTool
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Dscribes the principal hazards and possible solutions for woodworking to help provide a safe and healthful workplace.
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Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides How to Comply Manual
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1. Provides detailed information on who is covered by the Worker Protection Standard and how to meet regulatory requirements. Contains requirements for pesticide safety training, notification of pesticide applications, use of personal protective equipment, restricted entry intervals following pesticide application, decontamination supplies, and emergency medical assistance.
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Workplace Violence: Health Care and Social Services Workers
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. View or download Powerpoint slides which provide an overview of the Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers.
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Workplace Violence: Late-Night Retail
By US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. View or download Powerpoint slides which provide an overview of the Recommendations for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Late-Night Retail Establishments.
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