The threats of bioterrorism and naturally occurring epidemics are already upon us, yet we remain under-resourced and fundamentally unprepared for this new challenge. This paper argues that the US and the UK must embark on a robust and comprehensive collaboration to ensure greater preparedness in the face of harm from biological resources. Link

Tip Sheet provided by Government Institutes. Link

Here you will find help in complying with OSHA and in preventing occupational injuries and illnesses. Link

Employers have certain responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The following link provides a summary list of the most important ones, along with links to forms and e-tools. Link

This is a link to an interesting Report to the President from the FDA written in 1997. The need for enhanced traceability technologies is addressed as well as other actions that were immediately needed. Link

This audit report, prepared by the USDA's Office of the Inspector General, describes improvements that could be made to the FSIS' protocols for handling recalls. Link

These guidelines, published by the USDA's FSIS, provide a list of safety and security measures that can be taken to prevent contamination of products during loading, unloading, transportation and in-transit storage. Link

OSHA's collection of ergonomics information is designed to quickly and effectively address musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. This is a link to OSHA's information on how to be ergomically safe in warehousing groceries. Link

This guide, published by the USDA's FSIS in January 2008, assists warehouses and DC's with a defense plan for their operations. Link

Through a cooperative effort between the USDA and AFTC, this report was produced to provide voluntary guidance for enhanced security practices within the foodservice industry. Link

OSHA's web site provides you the full content of their Recordkeeping Handbook, along with guidelines, explanation of requirements, training presentations and more. Link

Noise, or unwanted sound, is one of the most common health problems in American workplaces. OSHA requires employers to determine if workers are exposed to excessive noise in the workplace. Learn how to control noise as much as possible and how to implement an effective hearing conservation program. Link

Presented by the IFDA Food Safety and Security Commission Link

Warehousing and more, provided by OSHA. Link

Each year, tens of thousands of injuries related to powered industrial trucks (PIT), or forklifts, occur in US workplaces. Safety information from OSHA. Link

This directory, produced by the Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference (AFTC) of the
American Trucking Association, contains tools for evaluating vulnerability and threat potentials for commercial transporters of agricultural and food commodities, and for developing security plans for these transporters. Link

U.S. Government Accountability Office's Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives regarding Commercial Vehicle Security. Link

OSHA requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of serious recognized hazards and is in compliance with OSHA Standards. This link outlines an employees rights to safety in the workplace. Link

Click to watch video.

This white paper is an Office Depot Case Study, provided by Occupational Health and Safety and C.A. Short Company. Link

This white paper is provided by Occupational Health and Safety and Kimberly-Clark Professional.
Link

This white paper is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Occupational Health and Safety online magazine. Link