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» USA Federal Government
Online access to manuals in use by the USA federal government.
FDA guidance on the basic regulatory requirements that all manufacturers and importers must consider
Guidance to FDA inspectors on medical device Quality System/GMP Regulation (QS/GMP) audits
Guidance to the FDA field staff conducting bioresearch monitoring inspections for IVD devices
This guidance document represents the FDA's current thinking on MQSA audits
Guidance to the FDA field staff to assess a medical device manufacturer's compliance
Guidance to FDA investigators regarding EMC & how it's addressed in a manufacturer's QS/QMP
Provide FDA personnel with technical background in a specific piece of equipment
Manual to assist small business manufacturers of medical devices in FDA compliance
Mechanism for FDA to identify and monitor significant adverse events involving medical devices
FDA premarket notification [510(k)] requirements for In Vitro medical devices
Manufacturers must follow certain requirements and regulations once devices are on the market
FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Requirements Quality System (QS) Regulation Information
Codes and Regulations » ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials
Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals
Codes and Regulations » FDA
Full text of 21 CFR Food & Drug regulations - FDA Food Code, etc.
Text of inspection manuals used by FDA field investigators and inspectors
Codes and Regulations » UPC
Information about Universal Product Code Standards - NOT the text of the stds
Environment » Enforcement
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
Provides EPA inspectors with a method for conducting inspections
Environment » Hazardous Wastes
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Workplace safety manual for hazardous waste sites
Environment » Tanks
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response policy directives on underground storage tanks
Ergonomics » Lifting
Guidance on how to control manual handling hazards in the workplace
For managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers
Ergonomics » References
Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
General Business » Nonprofits
Management of nonprofits, risk management, insurance, issues
Text of the Yellow Book prescribes general standards for conducting financial & performance audits
Human Resources » Handbooks
Full text of employee handbooks
Provides a framework for US Federal agencies to consult in establishing alternative work schedules
Human Resources » Job Analysis
Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
General Schedule (GS) (white collar) and Federal Wage System (FWS) (blue collar)
Human Resources » Performance
Addressing worker workplace performance
Guidelines for writing performance elements and standards along with hands-on exercises
Industrial Hygiene » EMF
Electromagnetic field radiation reference materials
Guidance from the FCC on a variety of topics such as transmitting antenna RF emission safety
Industrial Hygiene » Sampling
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc
Legal » Computer Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to computer technology & the law
Guidance to law enforcement on investigation & prosecution of violations of federal IP laws
Legal » Courts
Federal and state court opinions - sources for case law
Rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil & criminal, in Federal court
Text of the rules - of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Appellate Procedure and more
Full text of the sentencing guideline manuals from the US Sentencing Commission
Legal » Labor Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to employment & labor law
Provide a wealth of material useful for understanding and navigating NLRB cases
Legal » Litigation
Legal case mgt, use of computer-generated evidence, attorney-client priviledge
Federal Judiciary Center reference manual on scientific evidence for the federal judiciary
Publications » USA Government
Publications produced by the US government
The official source site for Army Administrative Forms and Publications
Reference » Maps
Online maps with interactive functions for the US and worldwide
Safety » Aviation
Safety materials related to aviation
Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors
Safety » Boating-Marine
Resources on boating and marine safety
Safety » Construction
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)
Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials
Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Crane and hoist safety program materials
Safety » Explosives
Technical materials on explosives, blasting agents and detonators
Safety » OSHA Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
Safety » Swimming
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
Safety » Welding
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Safety Management » Safety Programs
Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals
Safety manuals and directives created by the US Marine Corps
Security » Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for security program operations
Full text of a field manual for lighting, lock & key, alarm systems, security forces and much more
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