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Ready-to-use forms, checklists, calculators, and templates — all free to download and use on your worksite. Referenced to the standards that require them.
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Interactive calculators
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Incident Rate Calculator — TRIR, DART & LTIR
Calculate your organisation's key injury/illness rates and compare against national averages. Referenced to OSHA 29 CFR 1904 and BLS benchmarks.
2.40
TRIR
Total Recordable Incident Rate
1.60
DART Rate
Days Away/Restricted/Transferred
0.80
LTIR
Lost Time Injury Rate
Formula: Rate = (cases × 200,000) ÷ total hours worked · Base of 200,000 = 100 workers × 40 hrs/week × 50 weeks · Ref: OSHA 29 CFR 1904
Risk Score Calculator — 5×5 Matrix
Calculate risk scores and determine required action levels. Based on ISO 31000:2018 and ANSI/AIHA Z10.0-2019 risk assessment frameworks.
Ref: ISO 31000:2018 · ANSI/AIHA Z10.0-2019 · ISO 45001:2018 §6.1.2.2
Noise Dose & TWA Calculator
Calculate 8-hour noise exposure and determine if the OSHA Action Level or PEL is exceeded. Referenced to 29 CFR 1910.95 and ACGIH TLV for noise.
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Noise dose (%)
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TWA dB(A)
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OSHA PEL: 90 dB(A) TWA (100% dose) · Action Level: 85 dB(A) (50% dose) · ACGIH TLV: 85 dB(A) · Ref: 29 CFR 1910.95
NIOSH Lifting Index Calculator
Assess manual lifting task risk using the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation. LI > 1.0 indicates increased MSD risk. Referenced to NIOSH Publication 94-110 and ISO 11228-1:2021.
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Lifting Index (LI)
Enter values above to calculate
LI < 1.0 = acceptable · 1.0–2.0 = moderate risk, intervention recommended · >2.0 = high risk, redesign required · Ref: NIOSH 94-110
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Forms & records
Print-ready and editable forms aligned with OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
A comprehensive JHA/JSA form for systematically breaking down a task into steps, identifying hazards at each step, rating risk (likelihood × severity), and recording controls using the hierarchy of controls.
- Step-by-step task breakdown table
- Hazard type column (physical/chemical/ergonomic/safety)
- Risk score matrix (likelihood × severity)
- Hierarchy of controls selection
- Sign-off and review fields
A structured incident investigation form guiding investigators through the 7-step investigation process — from scene preservation to root cause analysis to corrective action tracking.
- Incident classification (injury / near miss / environmental)
- OSHA recordability determination checklist
- 5-Why root cause analysis section
- Corrective action tracker with owner and due date
- Management sign-off and close-out verification
Equipment-specific LOTO energy control procedure template — the written procedure required by OSHA 1910.147 for each piece of equipment covered by the LOTO programme.
- Equipment identification and energy source inventory
- Step-by-step shutdown and isolation sequence
- Stored energy release verification steps
- VZES (Verify Zero Energy State) verification section
- Annual inspection record (1910.147(c)(6))
A complete permit-required confined space entry permit covering all mandatory elements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(f) — atmospheric testing results, isolation confirmation, entrant and attendant identification, rescue procedures, and cancellation.
- Space identification and classification
- Pre-entry atmospheric test log (O₂ → LEL → toxic — correct order)
- LOTO and isolation confirmation
- Entrant / attendant / entry supervisor sign-off
- Rescue service contact and procedure
A hot work permit for welding, cutting, grinding, and brazing operations outside designated hot work areas. Covers pre-work hazard checks, fire watch requirements, and post-work clearance.
- Work location and equipment identification
- Pre-work fire hazard checklist (35-point)
- Atmospheric testing (flammable gas %LEL)
- Fire watch duration (during + 30 min after)
- Authorised person sign-off
A structured safety observation log for tracking BBS observations, safety walk findings, and near-miss reports. Generates leading indicator data for performance reviews and management reporting.
- Safe behaviour and at-risk behaviour tracking
- Hazard category classification
- Immediate action and follow-up columns
- Monthly trend summary section
- Percentage safe behaviours calculation
Inspection checklists
Structured inspection tools covering specific hazard areas and regulatory requirements.
A 100-point safety inspection checklist for general industry facilities — covering walking/working surfaces, electrical, fire protection, PPE, hazard communication, emergency egress, and machine guarding.
- 100 inspection points across 12 categories
- Pass / Fail / N/A rating for each item
- OSHA standard reference for each point
- Corrective action and due date columns
Daily pre-shift construction site inspection checklist focused on OSHA's Fatal Four — falls, struck-by, electrocution, and caught-in/between hazards. Includes scaffold, excavation, and crane sections.
- Fall protection verification (6 ft trigger)
- Scaffold inspection points (1926.451)
- Excavation daily inspection (competent person)
- Electrical — GFCI, temporary wiring
Audit checklist for OSHA Hazard Communication programme compliance and chemical storage safety — covering SDS availability, labelling, segregation, secondary containment, and training records.
- SDS availability and accessibility verification
- GHS label compliance check (6 elements)
- Chemical segregation (incompatibles)
- Secondary containment adequacy
- HazCom training record review
Monthly fire safety inspection covering extinguisher condition, exit and egress path clearance, emergency lighting, fire alarm system, sprinkler heads, fire door integrity, and hot work controls.
- Extinguisher visual inspection (OSHA monthly requirement)
- Exit sign and emergency lighting check
- Sprinkler head clearance (18-inch rule)
- Fire door inspection (gaps, hardware)
Written programme templates
OSHA-required written programme templates — editable frameworks that meet the mandatory written programme requirements.
Complete written Hazard Communication Programme template meeting all 29 CFR 1910.1200(e) requirements — chemical inventory list, SDS management, labelling system, and training procedure.
- All required programme elements pre-populated
- Chemical inventory list template (Appendix A)
- SDS location and access procedure
- Training documentation requirements
- Contractor notification procedure
Written Respiratory Protection Programme meeting all 29 CFR 1910.134 requirements — respirator selection procedure, medical evaluation process, fit testing protocol, cleaning/maintenance schedule, and training documentation.
- Respirator selection matrix (APF × exposure level)
- Medical evaluation questionnaire reference (Appendix C)
- Fit test record template (quantitative and qualitative)
- Cartridge change schedule calculation method
Written Emergency Action Plan covering all mandatory elements of 29 CFR 1910.38 — evacuation procedures, alarm procedures, employee accounting method, rescue duties, and emergency contact information.
- Site-specific evacuation procedure template
- Alarm system description and procedures
- Assembly point location and accounting method
- Emergency contact list and notification tree
- Training and drill frequency requirements
Written Hearing Conservation Programme template covering all 1910.95 requirements — noise monitoring, audiometric testing schedule, hearing protector selection, training, and recordkeeping for the HCP.
- Noise monitoring procedure and survey form
- Audiometric testing schedule and STS tracking
- Hearing protector selection guide (NRR calculation)
- Training content requirements and schedule
Quick reference cards
Print and post these pocket-sized reference cards at workstations and safety boards.
A concise comparison card of PEL vs TLV vs REL vs IDLH — explaining what each is, who sets it, and whether it is legally binding. Includes the noise and common chemical limits table.
All 9 GHS hazard pictograms with their hazard classes, signal word guidance, and precautionary action summary. Suitable for printing and posting in chemical storage areas and laboratories.
Month-by-month compliance calendar listing all recurring EHS legal deadlines — OSHA 300A posting, TRI reporting, Tier II reporting, audiometric testing, fit testing, LOTO annual inspection, and more.
A print-ready A3/A4 poster showing all 5 levels of the Hierarchy of Controls with examples and effectiveness ratings. Suitable for posting in break rooms, toolboxes, and safety boards.