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Official resource library.

Go straight to OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, and PHMSA guidance for contractor safety and environmental work. These links are public and do not require a CLS account.

Safety & OSHA

Start with OSHA’s own guides to hazards, training, and employer responsibilities.

OSHA

Construction compliance quick start

A step-by-step entry point for identifying construction hazards and related OSHA requirements.

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OSHA

General industry compliance quick start

An overview of requirements and resources for general industry workplaces.

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OSHA

HAZWOPER overview

Read OSHA’s description of hazardous waste operations and emergency response requirements.

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OSHA

Outreach Training FAQ

Check what OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour Outreach training covers and how it differs from a certification.

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NIOSH / CDC

Construction toolbox talks

Find short, ready-to-use discussions on common construction hazards.

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Environmental & Demolition

Federal starting points for asbestos, hazardous waste, and construction stormwater planning.

EPA

Asbestos NESHAP information

Review EPA’s asbestos demolition and renovation program and links to related guidance.

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EPA

Hazardous waste generator summary

Compare federal RCRA requirements across generator categories; check applicable state rules too.

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EPA

Construction stormwater permit tools

Find EPA Construction General Permit resources and stormwater planning templates; confirm which permit applies to your site.

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Hazmat & Transportation

PHMSA materials for employers planning DOT hazardous materials training.

PHMSA / DOT

Hazardous materials training requirements

Review the federal training topics, frequency, and recordkeeping requirements for hazmat employees.

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PHMSA / DOT

Guide to developing a hazmat training program

Use PHMSA’s employer-focused guide to plan and document a training program.

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Forms & Programs

Official examples and recordkeeping materials you can adapt to your own workplace.

OSHA

Sample safety programs

Browse example written programs, including hazard communication and other common topics. Adapt each example to your workplace.

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OSHA

Injury and illness recordkeeping forms

Get OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301, with supporting instructions.

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