US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Statistics on Worker Safety and Health
This resource annually reports on the number of workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Included are links to these reports.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Whmis: What You Need to Know
Explains the WHMIS legislation, which is of particular significance at the university level with its many research laboratories.
American Chemical Society
Acs: Alice Hamilton and the Development of Occupational Medicine
Profile of Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), a pioneer in the field of occupational health. Includes a 4-page downloadable booklet of the material.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Are You a Working Teen? Safety and Health on the Job
This site is a pamphlet about teen job safety. It gives specific examples of dangerous situations as well as laws for teen workers.
Other
Healthy Computing
A wealth of well-organized information about computer-related health and ergonomics, such as proper posture, keyboard positioning, monitor placement, eye fatigue, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Plenty of practical tips for creating a safe...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z
An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.
Other
Induction To: Human Resources Outsourcing
Provides a slideshow on the pros and cons of outsourcing labor.