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Background Information for International Officials: Medical Device Regulation [16487] ?

FDA guidance on the basic regulatory requirements that all manufacturers and importers must consider

FDA Inspection Guide of Medical Device Manufacturers [16465] ?

Guidance to FDA inspectors on medical device Quality System/GMP Regulation (QS/GMP) audits

FDA Inspection Guide to Bioresearch Monitoring of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices [16463] ?

Guidance to the FDA field staff conducting bioresearch monitoring inspections for IVD devices

FDA Inspection Guide: Mammography Quality Standards Act Auditor's Guide [16464] ?

This guidance document represents the FDA's current thinking on MQSA audits

FDA Inspection Handbook: Guide to Inspections of Quality Systems (QSIT) [16461] ?

Guidance to the FDA field staff to assess a medical device manufacturer's compliance

FDA Inspection of Electromagnetic Compatibility Aspects of Medical Device Quality [16462] ?

Guidance to FDA investigators regarding EMC & how it's addressed in a manufacturer's QS/QMP

FDA Inspector's Technical Guides [16466] ?

Provide FDA personnel with technical background in a specific piece of equipment

FDA Medical Device Quality Systems Manual - Small Entity Guide [16469] ?

Manual to assist small business manufacturers of medical devices in FDA compliance

FDA Medical Device Reporting - Event Problem Codes [16482] ?

Mechanism for FDA to identify and monitor significant adverse events involving medical devices

FDA Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act Fees [16484] ?

Guidance, forms and fee information

In Vitro Diagnostic Devices: Guidance for Preparation of 501(k) Submissions [16486] ?

FDA premarket notification [510(k)] requirements for In Vitro medical devices

Medical Glove Guidance Manual [pdf] [16481] ?

FDA regulatory guidance on the marketing of medical gloves

Postmarket Medical Device Requirements [16483] ?

Manufacturers must follow certain requirements and regulations once devices are on the market

Quality System (QS) Regulation/Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practices [16467] ?

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

American with Disabilities Act Document Center [698] ?

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.

FDA Inspectional References [1257] ?

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

GS1 Identification Numbers [230] ?

Explanation of UPC bar codes for product identification, etc

Environment » Enforcement

EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Inspection Manual [18446] ?

Provides EPA inspectors with a method for conducting inspections

Environment » Hazardous Wastes

Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Occupational Safety & Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Sites [6212] ?

Workplace safety manual for hazardous waste sites

Environment » Tanks

EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

Policy Directives [2563] ?

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

Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling [6172] ?

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

US Navy Ergonomics [5503] ?

Materials in use by the US Navy

General Business » Nonprofits

Management of nonprofits, risk management, insurance, issues

US Government Auding Standards [15357] ?

Text of the Yellow Book prescribes general standards for conducting financial & performance audits

Human Resources » Handbooks

Full text of employee handbooks

Handbook on Alternative Work Schedules [10851] ?

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

Federal Classification Systems [13206] ?

General Schedule (GS) (white collar) and Federal Wage System (FWS) (blue collar)

Human Resources » Performance

Addressing worker workplace performance

A Handbook for Measuring Employee Performance [16145] ?

Guidelines for writing performance elements and standards along with hands-on exercises

Industrial Hygiene » EMF

Electromagnetic field radiation reference materials

Radio Frequency Safety [2630] ?

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

Industrial Hygiene Field Operations Manual [11570] ?

Sampling procedures, etc. for the US Navy

Legal » Computer Law

Case developments, articles, resources related to computer technology & the law

Prosecuting Intellectual Property Crimes Manual [12540] ?

Guidance to law enforcement on investigation & prosecution of violations of federal IP laws

Legal » Courts

Federal and state court opinions - sources for case law

Federal Rules of Evidence [10478] ?

Rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil & criminal, in Federal court

Federal Rules used by US Federal Courts [10480] ?

Text of the rules - of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Appellate Procedure and more

U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manuals [5557] ?

Full text of the sentencing guideline manuals from the US Sentencing Commission

Legal » Labor Law

Case developments, articles, resources related to employment & labor law

NLRB Manuals [13469] ?

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

Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence [5553] ?

Federal Judiciary Center reference manual on scientific evidence for the federal judiciary

Publications » USA Government

Publications produced by the US government

US Army Publishing Agency [16768] ?

The official source site for Army Administrative Forms and Publications

Reference » Maps

Online maps with interactive functions for the US and worldwide

Bing Maps & Directions [11860] ?

US, Canadian and international driving maps

Safety » Aviation

Safety materials related to aviation

FAA Aviation Safety Inspector's Handbooks [5504] ?

Full text of the handbooks used by the FAA's safety inspectors

Safety » Boating-Marine

Resources on boating and marine safety

Army Watercraft Safety Program [pdf] [14090] ?

Manual for a marine safety program

Marine Crewman's Handbook [14089] ?

Full text of a field manual for marine crewmen

Safety » Construction

Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

Manual: Earthmoving Operations [pdf] [19033] ?

Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)

Manual: Paving and Surfacing Operations [19035] ?

Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials

Safety » Cranes-Hoists

Crane and hoist safety program materials

Rigging Techniques, Procedures and Applications [pdf] [14098] ?

Field manual on rigging

Safety » Explosives

Technical materials on explosives, blasting agents and detonators

Unexploded Ordnance Procedures [19026] ?

Procedure manual from the US Army

Safety » OSHA Construction

OSHA technical resources on construction

Construction Resource Manual [207] ?

Full text of OSHA's resource manual for safety in construction

Safety » Swimming

Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention

Diving Manual [19038] ?

Technical field manual for diving operations

Safety » Welding

Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding

Welding Manual [18997] ?

Welding Theory and Application - includes welding safety

Safety Management » Safety Programs

Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals

Safety Instructions - Orders and Directives [18425] ?

Safety manuals and directives created by the US Marine Corps

Security » Manuals

Full text of reference manuals for security program operations

Law and Order Operations [14079] ?

Full text of a field manual on law enforcement operations

Physical Security [14074] ?

Full text of a field manual for lighting, lock & key, alarm systems, security forces and much more






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