Other Information Sources

Chemical Factsheets and Response Guides

  • External link. - Information about hazards and recommendations for transport, storage, disposal, and response for hazardous materials. Chemical-specific links to the ICSCs are included on some chemical datasheets in CAMEO 365betÓéÀÖ; those links go to an external website with ICSCs developed by the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) and the European Commission. Different versions of the ICSCs are also provided by other organizations. The External link. also includes a link to organizations that provide External link..
  • External link. - Information about contaminants found at hazardous waste sites. Provided by Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR).
  • External link. - Although CAMEO 365betÓéÀÖ includes several key pieces of the ERG, you may also want to obtain a copy of the ERG itself. This page allows you to (a) download PDF versions of the ERG in English, French, or Spanish, (b) locate your State Coordinator to request a print copy of the ERG, or (c) access other ERG-related resources. Provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
  • External link. - Online, general reference guide for over 600 industrial chemicals with information on chemical and physical properties, health hazards, Levels of Concern (RELs, PELs, and IDLH values), and respirator recommendations. (Chemical-specific links to the NIOSH Pocket Guide are included on some chemical datasheets in CAMEO 365betÓéÀÖ.) The NIOSH Pocket Guide is also available in other formats (such as a mobile app, PDF, and a printed book). Provided by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  • External link. - Briefing papers (in PDF format) about common hazardous chemicals, including health hazards, identification, workplace exposure limits, medical tests, workplace controls and practices, personal protective equipment, handling and storage, definitions, and emergency response information for fires, spills, and first aid. Many of the PDFs are available in Spanish. Provided by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
  • External link. - Toxicity information on a variety of chemicals. For instance, they have Pesticide Information Profiles (PIPs) that include toxicity information, physical properties, and environmental fate and effects for pesticides. Provided by Oregon State University, although the content is a cooperative effort of several universities.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Recommendations and Data

  • External link. - Online tool for PPE recommendations. Provided by DuPont.
  • External link. - Index of links to PPE topics. Provided by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  • External link. - Background information about respirators. Provided by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).