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Quick Tips Technical Resources provide information you can use to help make informed decisions about a variety of issues you face in your workplace every day. Find hundreds of FREE articles to help keep your workers safe, your business in compliance and your facility productive.

Articles are categorized by topics below to help you find the right information for the right application. This free resource is just another reason to make Grainger your number one choice in MRO. Think Safety. Think Grainger^SM.

Emergency Preparedness

254: What is the CDC?
258: West Nile Virus Facts and Insect Bite Prevention
273: Night Vision: Care and Terminology
325: Hantavirus
327: Biosafety Levels: Classification, Practices, Primary Barriers and Secondary Barriers
332: Emergency Preparedness Plan
335: Foodborne Illnesses
337: Pandemic Preparedness
340: Certified First Responder
344: Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)
345: Thermal Imaging Cameras: Applications, Uses and Features

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Healthcare & Laboratory

105: OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030
120: Emergency Shower and Eye Wash Station Requirements
126: Latex Allergies and Reactions
145: Fume Extraction: Engineering Controls for Reducing Employee Chemical Exposure
148: Neutralizing Acids and Bases
161: Safety Acronyms
165: Construction Lead: Identification, Remediation and Personal Protection, 29 CFR 1926
166: Chemical Resistance Guide for Gloves
172: Laboratory Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450
174: Glutaraldehyde: An Overview
178: NFPA 704: Hazardous Materials Identification System
181: Chemical Compatibility Concerns in Storage
190: Selecting Chemical Protective Clothing for Vapor and Splash Protection
191: Chemical Resistant Gloves Guide
194: NIST and ISO
200: Hazard Communication Labeling
206: Disinfectants and Antiseptics
208: First Aid Regulation, 29 CFR 1910.151 and Z308.1-2009 Summary
214: Occupational Asthma
226: HACCP: Understanding Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
237: Commonly-Used Chemicals
250: ANSI Standard MSDS Format
254: What is the CDC?
257: Outdoor Chemical Storage Buildings
259: Laboratory Glassware: Cleaning, Selecting and Disposing
271: Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
279: Thermocouple Selection
285: Proper Handwashing
290: Cryogenic Safety
301: Cut Resistant Glove Selection and Use
304: What is NFPA 704?
309: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Information
314: CPR Guidelines
327: Biosafety Levels: Classification, Practices, Primary Barriers and Secondary Barriers
335: Foodborne Illnesses
359: Laboratory Safety Standards
362: Matting
370: Handheld Infrared (IR) Thermometers
371: Proposition 65
373: Face Shield Protection
375:Supplied Air Respirators

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Productivity

101: Multimeter Functions
107: Overhead Crane Safety 29 CFR 1910.179
114: Safety Incentive Programs
129: Emergency Eyewashes and Showers: Testing and Maintenance
132: ANSI/OSHA Ladder Requirements
133: Scaffolding: OSHA's Revised Standard 29 CFR 1926.451
135: Portable Fire Extinguishers: Maintenance, Use, Placement and Testing
136: Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling
138: Workplace Housekeeping, 29 CFR 1910.22
139: NFPA 58: Storage of LP Gas Cylinders
145: Fume Extraction: Engineering Controls for Reducing Employee Chemical Exposure
165: Construction Lead: Identification, Remediation and Personal Protection, 29 CFR 1926
169: General OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements
170: Lockout/Tagout, 29 CFR 1910.147
187: Air Gun Safety
188: Hand and Power Tool Safety
201: Safety Sign and Marking Requirements
204: Insulated Hand Tools
215: Flammable and Chemical Storage Cabinet Ventilation
241: Hard Hat Requirements
257: Outdoor Chemical Storage Buildings
262: Electrical Safety Gloves: Inspection and Classification
263: NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety Summary
264: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
265: Emergency Lighting and Exit Sign Requirements
266: Electrical Safety
267: Comparative Noise & Light Levels
297: Truck Loading Safety
317: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, 40 CFR 112
328: Overhead Hoist (Underhung) Inspection
344: Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)
347: ANSI Z359: A New Lift to Fall Protection Standards
348: Department of Labor Workplace Requirements
366: Types of Smoke Alarms And Detectors
367: Loading Dock Safety

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Safety

Facilities Safety
106: Forklift Operator Training
108: Employee Emergency & Fire Prevention Plans
109: Welding Safety
112: Forklift Battery Changing Station Safety
130: Fall Protection Equipment
131: Construction Fall Protection, Subpart M
135: Portable Fire Extinguishers: Maintenance, Use, Placement and Testing
148: Neutralizing Acids and Bases
180: NFPA 30: A Guide to Flammable and Combustible Liquids
181: Chemical Compatibility Concerns in Storage
183: OSHA Reporting Requirements
187: Air Gun Safety
188: Hand and Power Tool Safety
189: Accident Investigation
201: Safety Sign and Marking Requirements
202: Color Coding Labels and Tape
203: ANSI Pipe Marking Standard
211: OSHA Inspections
213: Types of Plastics
220: Ergonomics in the Workplace
221: Proper Lifting Techniques
230: Indoor Air Quality
236: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Home and Work
241: Hard Hat Requirements
248: Stool and Chair Selection
252: Protective Footwear Standards
255: Bonding and Grounding
262: Electrical Safety Gloves: Inspection and Classification
302: Radon: Detection, Remediation and Awareness
322: Hazardous Waste Labeling and Marking
332: Emergency Preparedness Plan
333: Types of Padlocks
340: Certified First Responder
348: Department of Labor Workplace Requirements
351: Slips, Trips and Falls: Prevention and Regulations
362: Matting
367: Loading Dock Safety
369: Spill Response Resource Links
People Safety - PPE
125: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: Eye & Face Protection
126: Latex Allergies and Reactions
130: Fall Protection Equipment
131: Construction Fall Protection, Subpart M
153: High-Visibility Clothing Standards
166: Chemical Resistance Guide for Gloves
190: Selecting Chemical Protective Clothing for Vapor and Splash Protection
191: Chemical Resistant Gloves Guide
192: Hazard Assessment Form
212: Glove, Clothing and Material Chemical Compatibility Resources
240: Personal Protective Equipment Standards
241: Hard Hat Requirements
242: Construction PPE Standards
252: Protective Footwear Standards
260: Effective Hearing Conservation Program Elements
261: Hearing Conservation Program: Definitions and Screening Tools
262: Electrical Safety Gloves: Inspection and Classification
291: NFPA Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Firefighting
301: Cut Resistant Glove Selection and Use
305: Hearing Protection Guide
306: Safety Glove Size Chart
315: Safety Goggles: Types, Uses and Cleaning
329: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Size Charts
373: Face Shield Protection
Regulatory
100: Understanding ANSI, ASTM International, FM Global, NFPA, SEI and UL
105: OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030
110: Understanding the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
115: Confined Spaces, 29 CFR 1910.146
131: Construction Fall Protection, Subpart M
134: OSHA General Industry vs. Construction Industry Standards
150: Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
151: Asbestos Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001
155: Performance-Oriented Packaging Standard
158: U.S. DOT Training Requirements
179: Flammables and Combustibles, 29 CFR 1910.106
194: NIST and ISO
225: Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Parts 156 and 170
232: Exposure Limits for Air Contaminants
250: ANSI Standard MSDS Format
256: Dip Tank Standard, 29 CFR 1910
268: Means of Egress 1910.36 and 1910.37
270: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
280: OSHA Regulations that Affect Funeral Homes
336: Hexavalent Chromium
341: Lead: Identification, Testing and Protection, 29 CFR 1910.1025
347: ANSI Z359: A New Lift to Fall Protection Standards
348: Department of Labor Workplace Requirements
358: EPA Regulations and ISO Standards Distinction
368: Renovate Right: EPA Lead Standard
371: Proposition 65
374: Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Respiratory Protection
140: Respirator Fit Testing Requirements and Procedures
141: Particulate Respirators, 42 CFR Part 84
142: Bitrex^TM Respirator Fit Testing
143: Medical Evaluation Questionnaire, 29 CFR 1910.134
193: SCBA Information
195: Starting a Respiratory Protection Program
196: Respirator Cartridge Change Schedule
275: Types of Respirators
307: SCBA Cylinder Hydrostatic Testing
318: Quantitative Fit Testing
324: Qualitative Fit Testing
330: Respirator Selection Requirements of Substance-Specific Standards
354: Crystalline Silica and Silica Exposure
Safety &Health
113: OSHA Checklists for General Industry
120: Emergency Shower and Eye Wash Station Requirements
124: Hazardous Locations: Classes, Divisions and Groups
126: Latex Allergies and Reactions
127: Laser Safety Basics
135: Portable Fire Extinguishers: Maintenance, Use, Placement and Testing
159: Accredited Industrial Hygiene Laboratories
160: Safety Resources and Hotlines
161: Safety Acronyms
163: Safety Information on the Internet
174: Glutaraldehyde: An Overview
184: OSHA Inspection Practices and Policies
185: OSHA Consultation
198: Comparing Chemical Labeling Systems
207: Basic First Aid Procedures
219: First Aid Kit: Components, Use, Inspection and Placement
222: Heat Related Illness Symptoms and Prevention
223: Hypothermia: Treatment, Prevention and Recognition
229: Proper Care and Handling of School Milk: A HACCP Case Study
231: Air Monitoring Equipment
233: Isocyanate Exposure, Reaction and Protection
263: NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety Summary
267: Comparative Noise & Light Levels
281: Nail Salon Safety
283: School Safety Regulations and Guidelines
284: Wastewater-Treatment Facility Safety Guidelines
293: Air Monitor Sensor Selection
295: Wind Chill Temperature Measurement
330: Respirator Selection Requirements of Substance-Specific Standards
340: Certified First Responder

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Sustainability

111: Chain Saw Safety
146: Spill Response Procedures & Sorbent Materials
147: Spill Cleanup: Assessing Your Needs and Choosing the Right Sorbents
148: Neutralizing Acids and Bases
166: Chemical Resistance Guide for Gloves
182: Secondary Containment Requirements
190: Selecting Chemical Protective Clothing for Vapor and Splash Protection
197: Excavating and Trenching Regulations
207: Basic First Aid Procedures
210: Mold: Remediation, Prevention and PPE
222: Heat Related Illness Symptoms and Prevention
243: PPE for Spill Cleanup
258: West Nile Virus Facts and Insect Bite Prevention
278: Construction Sites and Water Runoff
293: Air Monitor Sensor Selection
308: Decontamination From An Emergency Spill Response
317: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, 40 CFR 112
345: Thermal Imaging Cameras: Applications, Uses and Features
346: Types of Moisture Meters
369: Spill Response Resource Links

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