Guidance Documents

Assigned Protection Factors for the Revised Respiratory Protection Standard
(OSHA 3352 - 2009) (English: HTML PDF )

Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases
(OSHA 3370 - 2009) (English: PDF )

Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders - Guidelines for Poultry Processing
(OSHA 3213 - 2004) (English: HTML PDF )

Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Draft Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores
(OSHA 6022) (English: HTML PDF)

Ethylene Oxide (EtO): Understanding OSHA's Exposure Monitoring Requirements
(OSHA 3325 - 2007) (English: HTML PDF )

Guidance for the Identification and Control of Safety and Health Hazards in Metal Scrap Recycling
(OSHA 3348 - 2008) (English: PDF )

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
Developed in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this publication provides general guidance for all types of workplaces, describes the differences between seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza, and presents information on the nature of a potential pandemic, how the virus is likely to spread and how exposure is likely to occur. (OSHA 3327 2009) (English: HTML PDF )

Guidelines for Nursing Homes: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders
OSHA's Guidelines for Nursing Homes focuses on practical recommendations for employers to reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries by using methods found to be successful in the nursing home environment. (OSHA 3182 - 2007) (English: HTML PDF )

Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers
(OSHA 3148 - 2004) (English: HTML PDF )

Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders
OSHA's Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores provide practical recommendations to help grocery store employers and employees reduce the number and severity of injuries in their workplaces. (OSHA 3192 - 2004) (English: HTML PDF )

Hexavalent Chromium
(OSHA 3373 - 2009) (English: PDF )

OSHA's Small Business Guide for Ethylene Oxide
(OSHA 3359 - 2009) (English: HTML PDF)

Occupational Safety & Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities
Multiple Parts - Available In Bundled ZIP Archive (NIOSH OSHA USCG EPA - 1998) (English: HTML PDF)

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
(OSHA 3328 - 2007) (English: HTML PDF )

Preventing Mold-Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace
(OSHA 3304 - 2006) (English: PDF )

Protecting Employees from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses
(OSHA 3323 - 2006) (English: HTML PDF )
(OSHA 3324 - 2006) (Spanish: PDF )

Recommendations for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Late Night Retail Establishments
(OSHA 3153 - 2009) (English: PDF )

Recordkeeping Handbook
(OSHA 3245 - 2005) (English: HTML)

Reducing Worker Exposure to Perchloroethylene (PERC) in Dry Cleaning
This document provides information on the health hazards and current regulations, as well as recommendations on methods for reducing worker exposures. It also provides information on training, personal protective equipment, and some of the new technologies available in the dry cleaning industry. (OSHA 3253 - 2005) (English: HTML PDF )
(Korean: PDF)

Roll-On Roll-Off (RO-RO) Ship and Dock Safety
(OSHA 3396 - 2010) (English: PDF)

Safe Work Practices for Shipbreaking
(OSHA 3375 - 2010) (English: PDF)

Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Employees from Amputations
The revised OSHA guide identifies eight mechanical motions and eight hazardous actions that present possible amputation hazards. The guide also sets forth steps employers can take to reduce these hazards. The material is appropriate for anyone responsible for the operation, servicing, and care of machines or equipment - employers, employees, safety professionals and industrial hygienists. Topics covered in the latest document include hazard analysis, safeguarding machinery, awareness devices and hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). (OSHA 3170 - 2007) (English: HTML PDF )

Safety and Health Guide for the Meatpacking Industry
(OSHA 3108 - 1988) (English: HTML PDF)

Small Entity Compliance Guide for OSHA's Abatement Verification Regulation (29 CFR 1903.19)
(1997) (English: HTML PDF)

Small Entity Compliance Guide for Respiratory Protection Standard (CFR 1910.134)
(OSHA 9071 - 1999) (English: HTML PDF )

Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent Chromium Standards
The guide describes the steps that employers are required to take to protect employees from hazards associated with exposure to hexavalent chromium. It provides detailed information on permissible exposure limits (PEL), exposure determination, regulated areas, methods of compliance, respiratory protection, protective work clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, housekeeping, and medical surveillance. (OSHA 3320 - 2006) (English: PDF )