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