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Facilities Management FMLink has prepared this list of Web sites to enrich other resources found at our site. The list is updated frequently; the most recent updates are shown on the What's New page. This section of FMLink is intended for nonprofit and institutional sites or for commercial sites that are predominantly informational in nature. You may find other commercial sites through the FMLink Marketplace Directory.   Issues related to building access for people with disabilities; facilities design guidelines; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and enforcement; accessible IT and telecommunications; assistive technology. This page from the Compliance and Safety Web site offers training and information videos, DVDs, posters, booklets and more to help building planners, business owners, managers and employees know how to comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Under the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), the ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on ADA for business, architects and contractors, and government at all levels. The Network consists of ten regional centers throughout the U.S that provide personalized assistance to ensure that the ADA is implemented wherever possible. The site offers comprehensive ADA information, services, products, training and guidelines.
Under the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), the ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for business, architects and contractors, and government at all levels. The Network consists of ten regional centers throughout the U.S. that provide personalized assistance to ensure that the ADA is implemented wherever possible. The site offers comprehensive ADA information, services, products, training and guidelines.
This comprehensive site from the U.S. Dept. of Justice gives access to ADA standards, new and proposed regulations, and technical assistance materials, including help for businesses.
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) offers information on assistive technology, technological accessibility, and technology's impact on the participation and contribution of people with disabilities.
Offers links to numerous current and past articles dealing with the legal aspects of building accessibility.
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) offers employers, supervisors, and employees guidance to help decrease the impact of a disaster by taking steps to prepare before an event occurs. An inclusive workplace emergency plan can help employees and visitors with sensory, mobility, and cognitive disabilities know what to do for evacuation or shelter-in-place events.
This federal government Web site provides an interactive, community-driven information network of disability-related programs, services, laws and benefits. It connects Americans with disabilities, service providers, veterans, employers and others to thousands of resources from government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. New resources are added daily in 10 subject areas: benefits, civil rights, community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, health, housing, technology and transportation. Includes both social media and personalization tools.
Facilities/plant engineering, civil engineering, green construction, surveying, construction, cool roofs, building materials, specified products used in commercial, industrial, institutional, and heavy construction. Formerly Specs-Online, this specified construction industry product directory provides commercial specifiers and production architects and engineers with fast access to the design information they need from manufacturers' Web sites. Major categories include facility construction, facility services, and site and infrastructure, all grouped by MasterFormat 2004 classifications. The site links to hundreds of associations and reference standard organizations; government agencies, code bodies, and test labs; and other construction-related Web sites.
This page from the Compliance and Safety Web site offers training and information videos, DVDs, posters, booklets and more to help building planners, business owners, managers and employees know how to comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Acoustics.com is maintained by an alliance of educators, experts and design professionals dedicated to promoting the importance of acoustics in the architecture, design, construction and building communities, as well as to the general public. The Web site includes case studies and recommendations to help ensure an acoustically sound space, information for those wanting to learn more about acoustics, and a list of industry codes and testing standards.
Founded in 1909 as the American Institute of Consulting Engineers (AICE), today's ACEC is a large federation of state and regional councils representing the breadth of America's engineering industry. The site offers news, a calendar, job board, and bookstore, and information about ACEC education opportunities.
ASHE members are professionals involved in healthcare facility design, management, or operations who are dedicated to optimizing the health care physical environment. The site offers information on ASHE members, education, resources and advocacy.
Founded in 1852, ASCE represents members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. ASCE's vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life. The site provides comprehensive information about the worldwide organization and the training and publications it offers, as well as relevant government information.
This site has information on ASCE's technical and professional publications, including ASCE books (standards, manuals, etc.); an archive of ASCE's 33 peer-reviewed journals; research databases including access to everything ASCE has published since 1970 as well as to thousands of other relevant journals and resources; ASCE's magazine Civil Engineering and newspaper ASCE News; and standard contract documents.
Founded in 1894, this international organization "advances technology to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world." The site contains news; ASHRAE Journal articles and other publications; technology information, including ASHRAE standards; information about ASHRAE certification; educational opportunities; events, including the annual AHR Expo; and advocacy information.
Architecture, interior design, CSI, CAD, CADD, sustainable design/architecture/construction, healthcare facilities design, corporate design, educational facilities planning, carpeting, fire-rated glass and framing, landscape architecture. This page from the Compliance and Safety Web site offers training and information videos, DVDs, posters, booklets and more to help building planners, business owners, managers and employees know how to comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Provides links for the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry: AEC professionals and firms, specs, CADD, codes, organizations, schools, and library.
This page contains the AECLinks Message Board and several SIG Forums: AIA-CADD, AIA-Specs, AIA-Codes, AIA-Details, AEC InfoCenter: Forum: Construction Law, AEC InfoCenter: Forum: Design Build, AEC InfoCenter: Forum: Intern Issues, AEC InfoCenter: Interactive Product Forums, and AEC InfoCenter: Forum: Software.
Online resource for building products for the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry. Contains directories by: companies (also in Spanish), products, brochures, a SpecBrowser, a CadBrowser, tools & software, continuing education, and keywords. Information is also listed under CSI MasterFormat 1995 (16 Divisions) and CSI MasterFormat 2004. The site also offers links to news, magazines, an e-newsletter, job postings, leads for contractors, and more.
Easy access to hundreds of thousands of pages of building product information, specs, and CAD details for the architectural and spec-writing communities. Search by company/trade name or product type.
The online portal of the ARCHI-TECH magazine, this site offers current and past issues of the magazine, a CEU series, a bookstore, architectural industry news, The Source: Commercial Building Products Guide, live Webinars, newsletters, and ARCHI-TECH TV.
Acoustics.com is maintained by an alliance of educators, experts and design professionals dedicated to promoting the importance of acoustics in the architecture, design, construction and building communities, as well as to the general public. The Web site includes case studies and recommendations to help ensure an acoustically sound space, information for those wanting to learn more about acoustics, and a list of industry codes and testing standards.
This site has excellent general information about architects, architectural services, contract formats, and how to select an architect. It also offers publications, news, public policy statements, numerous resources, and listings of seminars of interest to FMs.
Emergency preparedness/disaster recovery from natural disasters (hurricanes, tornados, floods, etc.); power outages; mold prevention; business continuity; emergency preparedness/safeguarding buildings against chemical/biological/radiological attack (anthrax, radiation, smallpox, etc.); terrorism prevention and homeland security; WTC resources; personal protective equipment (PPE); evacuating high-rise buildings; hospital and community emergency response to a mass casualty event. Formerly the American Society for Industrial Security, ASIS International is an international organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers, executives, architects, and law enforcement. The site provides both general and specific security information, news, and advice; government advisories; publications; Security Management Online magazine; and educational opportunities, including the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits.
This award-winning Web site offers emergency personnel and building operators the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's (LBNL) current advice for dealing with a biological or chemical release in a building. The advice is appropriate for small and medium-sized releases such as those that would be expected from a terrorist attack, not for industrial-scale releases such as those at Bhopal, India, or Chernobyl, Ukraine. The site offers pre-event advice for both immediate and long-term action; action to take during an indoor, outdoor, or unknown release, a Vulnerability Assessment for both buildings and airports, and animated training aids.
This site from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) addresses the use of anthrax as a bioterrorism agent. It covers basic information about the disease; specific advice and resources for postal workers and other mail handlers; worker safety, diagnosis, and treatment; laboratory testing; and training.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with comprehensive information about the disease of anthrax.
This site from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers information on anthrax, particularly concerning its use as a bioweapon. The site offers guidance on preventing and dealing with workplace exposures to anthrax, including advice for mail-handling operations.
Includes anthrax information specific to the worksite.
ACP is a nonprofit trade association for business continuity professionals. The site contains news, planning information and tools, and industry events, including Webinars.
This site from the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota gives the text of all federal directives relating to bioterrorism preparedness, planning, and response. It contains a chart of the related key responsibilities of various federal agencies; Local and State Planning directives and guidelines; issues concerning Hospital Preparedness; and a section on the Protection of Building Environments.
Energy efficiency, sustainability, alternative/renewable energy (solar, wind, fuel cell, hydropower, etc.), energy efficiency incentives and rebates, green/sustainable/high performance/whole building design and construction (energy-related), cool roofs, deregulation, geothermal heat pumps, combined heat and power/district energy, reliability, software, daylighting, and energy-efficient windows, doors, skylights, lighting and ventilation. ASHRAE's building energy labeling program provides metrics for measuring both the energy the building is designed to use and the energy actually being consumed, with the intention of helping to close the gaps between intention and operation and moving the nation's building stock toward net-zero-energy use.
AIRT provides training in infrared radiometrics and thermal imaging as a diagnostic instrument or inspection tool, with such applications as electrical inspections, building roof thermography, inspecting mechanical systems, non-destructive testing, security and surveillance, and building diagnostics. The site offers information about thermography and AIRT training as well as news, events, and other resources.
Advanced Energy is an independent nonprofit corporation that performs applied research, works with member utilities on energy efficiency and conservation projects, and operates as a fee-for-service consultant to clients nationally and internationally. For industrial customers, the organization tests new equipment, helps develop new products, and improves manufacturing processes. It also helps builders, developers, and mechanical contractors improve homes, their industry, and commercial buildings.
Created by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to address the impact of ventilation on energy use, and concerns over IAQ. The AIVC offers industry and research organizations technical support aimed at optimizing ventilation technology. AIVC offers a range of services and facilities, including a comprehensive database, annual conferences and workshops, and other resources.
Extensive list of links to alternative energy organizations and information, from the Power Marketing Association Online.
The US section of the International Solar Energy Society, ASES is a nonprofit, national membership organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the US. ASES organizes the National Solar Conference and the National Solar Tour; and publishes SOLAR TODAY magazine, policy statements, etc. The site offers news, programs and projects, events, ASES store, information and resources on renewable energy, and Find a Solar Contractor.
The national trade association for the wind energy industry, AWEA works with Congress on industry issues; publishes industry documents, the latest economic studies, a weekly newsletter, and other wind energy publications; and hosts the annual WINDPOWER conference. The site offers extensive information on wind energy, policies, and projects worldwide; international statistics; and a comprehensive listing of wind industry manufacturers, developers, and consultants.
Basic information and resources from the DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Environmental issues, sustainability, indoor air quality (IAQ), indoor environmental quality (IEQ), ventilation, indoor/outdoor pollutants, water quality, green/sustainable/high performance/whole building design and construction (environment-related), waste management (including hazardous materials, regulated medical waste), clean fleets, safer/green cleaning chemicals and products, green building products, green landscaping, pollution prevention, molds and moisture, radon, radiation, fuel cells and renewable energy. This site from Air Quality Sciences offers comprehensive, up-to-date information on indoor air quality. It includes reports, articles, and statistics for the commercial, hospitality, educational, residential, and healthcare industries. Topics include: IAQ vs. IEQ, building green, mold, IAQ terrorism, and VOCs.
This site, from the US Environmental Protection Agency and Google Earth, is designed to make emissions data for six common pollutants easy to find and understand. Users can look at overall emissions, emissions by type of industry or by largest polluter, or which facilities emit any of six common pollutants.
Created by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to address the impact of ventilation on energy use, and concerns over IAQ. The AIVC offers industry and research organizations technical support aimed at optimizing ventilation technology. AIVC offers a range of services and facilities, including a comprehensive database, annual conferences and workshops, and other resources.
This page on the ALA site offers extensive IAQ information and resources, including a page each on several indoor air pollutants, and articles on duct cleaning, carpeting, air-cleaning devices, and smoking policies.
This site for water professionals offers information, research, and resources on various topics related to water quality. BuildingGreen, Inc., publishes Environmental Building News for environmentally sustainable design and construction, EBN Archives, GreenSpec Directoryfor green building products, and Green Building Advisor software tool. The site offers information, products, publications, case studies, and other resources on the topics of green policy, process, land use, site & water, energy efficiency, materials, and indoor environmental quality.
BuildingsGuide.com provides steel building planning and purchasing information, including commercial and industrial applications such as storage, factories, retail and warehouses. It offers clear guidance on the financial, safety and sustainability advantages of recyclable steel buildings, as well as the costs involved.
This US Environmental Protection Agency site provides information about
innovative treatment and site characterization technologies for hazardous
waste clean-up, while acting as a forum for all waste remediation
The use of ergonomics in various industries to prevent such injuries as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs); computer workstation/office ergonomics tips; healthcare industry injury prevention. This Web-based eTool from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration describes many of the common hazards associated with the baggage handling process, and provides possible ergonomic solutions.
Presents information from ergonomics research studies and class work by CU students and faculty, focusing on a sustainable design approach they call Ergotecture. The information includes news; guides for computer workstations, hospitals, hotels, libraries and left-handed people; and ergonomics tools, checklists, and software.
Originally part of Easy Lift Equipment Co., this company offers high-quality safety training videos and programs from leading producers such as: JJ Keller, Marcom, Summit Training Source, Coastal Training Technologies, Dupont and more. The company offers training in the areas of: Workplace Safety Training (ergonomics, drugs and alcohol, OSHA compliance, materials handling, first aid, etc.); Transportation & D.O.T (including HAZMAT); Human Resources Training; Construction Safety; School Safety Training (facilities management, food safety, etc.); Healthcare Training (emergency preparedness, infection control, etc.); and Hazardous Materials (including asbestos and lead). This Web-based eTool from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration illustrates simple, inexpensive principles to help create a safe and comfortable computer workstation. It offers basic design goals to keep in mind when setting up a computer workstation or performing computer-related tasks.
Provides information on the Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, which occurs in the summer.
ErgoWeb's buyer's guide for truly ergonomically designed products. Categories include: Office, Industrial, Health Care, Assessment Tools, Software and Publications. The site also lists ergonomics training and education.
InterfaceAnalysis offers a list of links to manufacturers and retailers offering ergonomic products in such areas as furniture, keyboards, vision/displays, software, audio/headsets, industrial products and supports/arm rests.
This site from Certified Staffing Solutions explains about repetitive strain injuries and provides links to numerous informative Web sites on RSI and other computer-related ergonomics topics. General/major associations; facilities management resources (education, certification, job searches) facilities engineering, higher education facilities/physical plant administration, educational facility planners, state facilities administrators, multifamily property management and lead abatement; commercial real estate listings and professionals, real estate appraisal, industrial and office properties, hazardous waste sites (brownfields), historic buildings, office leasing, space calculation and mortgage calculator tools. A U.S.-based arts management consulting firm providing counsel, planning, and research services to hundreds of arts and cultural organizations. Its consulting services focus in the areas of Cultural Facility Feasibility, Business Planning & Strategy, Audience & Market Research, and Community Cultural Planning.
Formerly the American Society for Industrial Security, ASIS International is a global organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers, executives, architects, and law enforcement. The site provides both general and specific security information, news, and advice; government advisories; publications; Security Management Online magazine; and educational opportunities, including the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits.
This nonprofit, industry-managed organization plays a proactive role in India's facilities management community. Member benefits include advisory services, networking events, and information on national and global facilities management trends. The Web site features an e-Journal that offers FMs information on a host of topics.
Organization that provides industrial hygiene and occupational hygiene education and training. The site offers publications, education, TLV/BEI resources, and other resources.
Nonprofit international association that represents open shop fire sprinkler contractors and promotes the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems. The site offers information on fire sprinkler systems; training, educational, and special events; industry news including updates on government regulations; technical articles; and a Find a Company page for fire sprinkler manufacturers, designers, and installation contractors.
Nonprofit international association serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals practicing industrial hygiene in industry, government, labor, academic institutions, and independent organizations. The site offers a Marketplace with ANSI/AIHA guidelines, books, distance learning courses, etc.; links to the AIHA/ACGIH Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene and AIHA's The Synergist; lots of OEHS information and resources; conferences and other training opportunities; and information by topic on: emergency response, ergonomics, mold, safety, nanotechnology, industrial hygiene, pandemic, and more.
Global not-for-profit, membership-based association that provides a full range of management development and educational services to individuals, companies, and government agencies worldwide. Site offers numerous free resources.
Founded in 1894, this international organization "advances technology to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world." The site contains news; ASHRAE Journal articles and other publications; technology information, including ASHRAE standards; information about ASHRAE certification; educational opportunities; events, including the annual AHR Expo; and advocacy information.
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The U.S. government's acquisition agency. It provides products and services to other federal agencies, and simplifies citizen access to government information and services. Information is directed to either: government employees and agencies, contractors and vendors, or citizens. The site offers access to travel resources; GSA contracts and schedules; a forms library; and publications, resources, and reports. Main topics include buildings, products, services, technology, and policy.
Sourcing site for public sector contracting that offers the latest information in the government contracting community through free newsletters, job search, trade publications, and consultant locator. Also offers product news and headlines.
The U.S. GPO disseminates official information from all three branches of the federal government.
The online portal for Government Technology magazine, which covers IT's role in the business of running modern state and local governments. The site offers news, publications, events, digital communities, and resources. Includes such topics as: e-government, health and human services, homeland security, new products, security and privacy, storage, and telecom.
Formerly the U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library, originally provided to the public by the U.S. House of Representatives, this site offers access to U.S. federal, state, and local laws, as well as foreign laws. Also provides legal forms and directories.
The Library of Congress keeps the largest up-to-date listing of books and publications in the world. This site offers access to its databases, including a wide range of titles in facilities, real property, construction, design, and related fields.
This site, launched by the U.K.'s Environment Agency, helps companies in the U.K. comply with the European Union's packaging recycling regulations. Under the Producer Responsibility (Packaging) Regulations, any company involved in the packaging supply chain that is larger than £2m turnover and which handles more than 50 tons of packaging each year is obligated to recover and recycle a set level of its packaging waste.
Building maintenance & operations: HVAC, collaborative asset lifecycle management; custodial: carpets/floors, fabrics, green cleaning products and methods; manufacturing/industrial and material handling/warehouses: machine vibration, motor management, forklift safety, automated storage/retrieval systems, conveyor systems, cranes & hoists, lifting equipment, racking & shelving, software, facilities planning. AIRT provides training in infrared radiometrics and thermal imaging as a diagnostic instrument or inspection tool, with such applications as electrical inspections, building roof thermography, inspecting mechanical systems, non-destructive testing, security and surveillance, and building diagnostics. The site offers information about thermography and AIRT training as well as news, events, and other resources.
This site lists standards and guidelines used around the world in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industries. It also provides a directory of both commercial and residential certified heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment and components.
Provides information on multimedia training packages on forklift inspection, safety, and operation.
Cleanfax Online, a resource for the carpet cleaning industry, offers information including a comprehensive directory of manufacturers and distributors of cleaning equipment, chemicals and supplies; a news flash area with recent industry developments; a library of back issues of Cleanfax magazine (published by NTP); and information about advertising in or subscribing to Cleanfax magazine.
The Cleaning Industry Research Institute site is designed to be a credible source for the latest scientific research focused on cleaning. Its goals are to help separate cleaning science facts from myths; present the latest, unbiased, cleaning-science information in a user-friendly, easy-to-read format; and allow for easy research on topics relevant to current and future industry trends.
This site offers an online product catalog for "green" cleaning product alternatives, and a "Quick Reference Index/Problem Solving Guide" with recommended environmental solutions to common cleaning problems. For answers to particular problems not listed in the index, trained Environmental Cleaning Consultants are available at 631/643-1882 during business hours or by e-mailing cleaning@fnol.net at any time.
Originally part of Easy Lift Equipment Co., this company offers high-quality safety training videos and programs from leading producers such as: JJ Keller, Marcom, Summit Training Source, Coastal Training Technologies, Dupont and more. The company offers training in the areas of: Workplace Safety Training (ergonomics, drugs and alcohol, OSHA compliance, materials handling, first aid, etc.); Transportation & D.O.T (including HAZMAT); Human Resources Training; Construction Safety; School Safety Training (facilities management, food safety, etc.); Healthcare Training (emergency preparedness, infection control, etc.); and Hazardous Materials (including asbestos and lead). Contains information about and hypertext links to suppliers of conveying machinery who are CEMA members.
Quality management issues for all industries; quality assurance/process improvement for manufacturing; Total Quality Management (TQM); ISO, OHSAS, and other standards for environmental, health & safety, and quality management; compliance assistance and training. An international non-profit organization that offers educational programs, advising services, research initiatives, and networking activities that build upon a foundation of Total Quality Management (TQM) and address the three areas it says are critical to long-term business success: planning, operations, and managing change. The site offers a course calendar, success stories, and information on membership and CQM awards.
An international non-profit organization that offers educational programs, advising services, research initiatives, and networking activities that build upon a foundation of Total Quality Management (TQM) and address the three areas it says are critical to long-term business success: planning, operations, and managing change. The site offers a course calendar, success stories, and information on membership and CQM awards.
The US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Web site for pollution prevention, compliance assurance, and enforcement information and databases.
This site offers information on ISO 14001 (environmental management), OHSAS 18001 (health and safety management), and environmental, health, and safety management systems.
Produced by Management Alliances, this site offers information and training courses on ISO 14001 (environmental management), OHSAS 18001 (health and safety management), and ISO 9001 (quality management), including the popular ISO "pizza."
A membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, ICC develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties, and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes (see FMLink listing below) developed by the International Code Council and offered online through eCodes.biz. Site topics include: membership features, ICC Store, codes and standards, government relations, training, certification and testing, public safety, jobs and code talk, and a newsroom and magazine.
The official organization for the development of standards, this is the direct source for information on ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 9001 (quality management), and other international standard documentation. The site offers extensive ISO information, news, events, and publications.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Technology Services provides a variety of products and services to US industry and the public in collaboration with NIST laboratories, federal agencies, national measurement institutes, state and local governments, and the private sector. These products and services include support for NIST calibrations, standard reference materials, standard reference data, and weights and measures; coordination of documentary standards activities; training of foreign standards officials; laboratory accreditation; facilitating partnerships between NIST researchers and US industry; and access to the NIST Research Library.
Occupational safety & health issues for all workplaces and industries (office, construction, industrial, healthcare, etc.): training, OSHA regulations, and compliance assistance; emergency preparedness and safety during disaster recovery; fire protection; infectious diseases and their use as bioterrorism weapons (avian and pandemic flu, anthrax, SARS, etc.); drinking water; molds & fungi; chemical emergencies and terrorism, laboratory safety; handling asbestos, lead; radiation protection; personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing; environmental monitoring instruments; safety warning signs and symbols; first aid; Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs); and other workplace safety topics (computer workstations, ammonia refrigeration, falls from elevation, hand and power tools, machine guarding/safety, ventilation, lockout/tagout, etc.) Organization that provides industrial hygiene and occupational hygiene education and training. The site offers publications, education, TLV/BEI resources, and other resources.
Nonprofit international association that represents open shop fire sprinkler contractors and promotes the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems. The site offers information on fire sprinkler systems; training, educational, and special events; industry news including updates on government regulations; technical articles; and a Find a Company page for fire sprinkler manufacturers, designers, and installation contractors.
Nonprofit international association serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals practicing industrial hygiene in industry, government, labor, academic institutions, and independent organizations. The site offers a Marketplace with ANSI/AIHA guidelines, books, distance learning courses, etc.; links to the AIHA/ACGIH Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene and AIHA's The Synergist; lots of OEHS information and resources; conferences and other training opportunities; and information by topic on: emergency response, ergonomics, mold, safety, nanotechnology, industrial hygiene, pandemic, and more.
This site from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers information on anthrax, particularly concerning its use as a bioweapon. The site offers guidance on preventing and dealing with workplace exposures to anthrax, including advice for mail-handling operations.
This site from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers information on asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals used in thousands of commercial products such as insulation and fireproofing materials, textile products, and cement and wallboard materials. The site gives recommendations for preventing occupational exposure to asbestos, sampling and analysis, and asbestos abatement in facilities.
This site from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers information on workplace exposure to asbestos, which is found in numerous commercial products, particularly in the construction industry. The site offers information on applicable OSHA standards; how to evaluate asbestos exposure; controls used to protect workers, particularly during renovation and reconstruction; and operations and maintenance practices used to control hazards of asbestos.
The Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center provides up-to-date information to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos and the diseases that result from exposure to this toxic mineral. The comprehensive site offers a one-stop resource on all issues surrounding asbestos and its resulting illnesses, including exposure prevention, treatment options, legal options, and current clinical studies. The site says it is doctor-reviewed, edited, and approved, and has achieved HON (Health On the Net Foundation) code approval.
Sister site to the Asbestos.Net Web site (see FMLink entry below), this site offers information on asbestos, asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, asbestos testing, and more. It includes specific removal procedures and safety precautions, and links to state resources on asbestos abatement.
Teleworking/telecommuting information for teleworkers and managers. Includes home office space, electronics & gadgets for use in mobile/home offices, transport/environment, emergency preparedness and business continuity planning (COOP), mobile security, virtual call centers, e-employer credibility, and regulations on home office/vehicle tax deduction, trip reduction, state employee telecommuting programs, tax incentives, etc. Telework pioneer David Fleming's consulting services site includes a list of what he says are the best sites to find telework information, training, news, publications, and research. Also includes articles by practicing teleworkers.
Site shared by IVC—telework and flex-work consultants, and by CTA—non-profit association dedicated to promoting telework. Includes extensive information about all aspects of telework from both the teleworker's and manager's viewpoint, including taxes, office space, transport/environment, and emergency preparedness. Also includes extensive news, humor, case studies, conferences, and products.
This section of the New York Times Company's "About" Web site covers electronics and gadgets for use in mobile/home offices, and offers information about teleworking. Extensive topic list includes: laptops, PDAs/handhelds, phones for mobile workers, VoIP, home offices, mobile security, tips for telecommuting, a buyer's guide, and information on home office/vehicle tax deduction in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the U.K.
This site from the University of South Florida offers links to state statutes citing telecommuting, arranged by purpose: trip reduction, state employee telecommuting programs, tax incentives, and other.
Offers job/employee search services for job seekers and employers. Includes information about lo-tech and hi-tech jobs and telecommuting, as well as a free telecommuting newsletter.
Allows teleworkers to view jobs, build and post resumes, find job resources, find a temporary telework job (do!Temp), and put a home office online with InSiteOffice. Free for employers to post and seek workers; $15 for a password makes more information available for teleworkers.
The main purpose of this site from telecommuting expert Gil Gordon is to help managers and employers understand the basics of effective telecommuting and implement successful programs. It lists numerous resources from around the world, divided into information useful for teleworkers, managers, and researchers.
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