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Librarian: Denise Cote
Office: SRC 3043b
Phone: (630) 942-2092
E-mail: cotede@cod.edu
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These links will take you to the Library catalog where you can browse the books related to Physical Hazards. If you have a library card, you can check out books in the General Collection for up to six weeks.
The videos below are for both student and faculty use. If a video is located at the "circulation desk," that means the video can only be used in the Library or booked for viewing in a classroom. Faculty, call (630) 942-2106 to book materials for your classes.
Preventing cuts and strains Call Number: TX911.3.S24 P73 1984x
Location: Circulation Desk
Summary: Concerns the proper handling of knives, glassware and broken materials, as well the correct way to lift materials. Stresses using the right equipment for the task
Using computers safely Call Number: RD97.6 .U75 2002
Location: General
Summary: Explores how to avoid health problems such as repetitive strains, back pain and socio-health problems when working at a computer for long periods of time
Here is a selection of websites which provide information about physical hazards.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Safety and Health Topics Pages provide access to selected occupational safety and health information. The subjects of these pages include specific workplace hazards, as well as individual industries.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/index.html
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. The Occupational Health page provides the consumer with the latest news and overviews as well as information about treatment, prevention and screening, and rehabilitation/recovery as well as information about specific conditions.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/occupationalhealth.html
eTools are "stand-alone," interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus. Some also use expert system modules, which enable the user to answer questions, and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site.
http://osha.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/index.html
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