Back Adaptive Environments Center, Inc.
Promotes accessibility as well as universal design through educational programs, technical assistance publications and design advocacy. Links include National ADA Technical Assistance, Department of Justice ADA Home Page, Disability Resources, Universal Design Resources, other federal agencies, and the US Access Board.

Back Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - West Virginia University
Provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the ADA, job accommodation facts, publications, and links to other sites.

Back National Program for Playground Safety - University of Northern Iowa
Provides a national action plan, safety information, statistics and a link to the CPSC Handbook on Playground Safety.

Back Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Architectural Barriers Program
The Department of Licensing and Regulation oversees accessibility in publicly and privately financed buildings and facilities. Note: The Department enforces the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, not the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Back U.S. Access Board - United States Architectural and Transportation Compliance Board
Independent federal agency site for accessibility. Site contains Uniform Federal Accessability Standards, guidelines for buildings and facility design, transportation vehicle guidelines, pubilications and other resources.

Back U.S. Department of Justice - Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA Home Page
Includes information on enforcement, technical assistance programs and materials (including commonly asked questions), new or proposed regulations, ADA mediation and settlement information.

Back Cornell Law School
This site has information on many legal topics, including employment and labor law, workplace safety and employment discrimination.

Back Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Contains information on employment discrimination, workplace safety, workers' compensation and representative chapters of 29 U.S. code – Labor, pertinent to employment.

Back Indiana University School of Law Library
Contains links and information on employment law matters and other legal issues.

Back Local Government Institute
The Local Government Institute has resources for sale, including sample job descriptions and sample municipal personnel manuals.

Back National Institute on Drug Abuse
This site and its links promote drug-free workplaces, it contains information on specific drugs, and general topics on drug abuse and treatments.

Back Texas Municipal Human Resources Association
TMHRA sponsors training classes and seminars, along with providing a newsletter and other services to members.

Back Texas Workforce Commission
Provides information on wage and labor laws, Texas Labor Workforce statistics, welfare reform information, as well as conference and meeting schedules and a newsletter.

Back US Department of Labor
Provides general information on the US Department of Labor, press releases, labor regulations, and data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Back Environmental Protection Agency
Publications, projects and programs, news and events, and laws and regulations.

Back Environmental Protection Agency – CEPPO
The EPA's Chemical Emergency Management and Prevention Office provides information on accident prevention and chemical risk management plans that some water and wastewater plants must do under law.
Additional Link: http://yosemite.epa.gov/oswer/ceppoweb.nsf/content/index.html

Back Environmental Protection Agency – Documents
The National Environmental Publications website will allow one to search the database for pertinent environmental documents.

Back Environmental Protection Agency - Envirofacts
The EPA's online data warehouse. Includes Risk Management Plans submitted by those subject to the rule.

Back National Safety Council - environmental information
Information on chemicals/MSDS, the EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirement, and other environmental topics.
Additional Link: http://www.nsc.org/ehc.htm

Back Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
The State agency responsible for enforcement of environmental laws. Includes laws, rules and regulatory guidance documents.

Back Texas Environmental Awareness Network (TEAN)
TEAN is an association of state agencies & organizations dedicated to promoting environmental public awareness. The site includes Texas Parks & Wildlife, TXDOT, Texas General Land Office, LCRA and others.

Back Centers for Disease Control
Information and studies on ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders.

Back ErgoWeb
Site contains case studies, reference materials, consulting services, on-line training software, and a ergonomics buyers guide.

Back Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ergonomic program guidelines, prevention for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and statistics.

Back Typing Injury Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A resource on repetitive strain injuries. Emphasis is on injuries and prevention of injuries related to typing.

Back UCLA Ergonomics
Articles that provide office and laboratory ergonomic tips, back safety information, information on work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and related links.

Back Firehouse Magazine
On-line magazine on firefighter issues, includes information on current events and fire incidents throughout the country.

Back International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)
Provides a on-line catalog service for Fire Service Training Materials, and also links to National Fire Protection Association as well as magazines and publications.

Back National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)
NAFED represents over 1000 fire equipment distributors, suppliers, and affillates. This site also provides links to Internet fire resources.

Back National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Fire resource links, NFPA Catalog, events calendar, codes and standards, and product information.

Back Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
A listing of TEEX fire programs, training courses, and products. The site also includes resources and services that are provided.

Back United States Fire Administration (USFA)
Entity of FEMA that provides fire safety information, arson prevention, publications, State Point of Contacts for Fire Marshals, Training, EMS, Hazardous Materials, and a National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Back American Red Cross
Contains a site directory for safety and health links, and provides a list of services that include armed forces emergency services, biomedical services, disaster services, international services, as well as nursing.

Back American Safety and Health Institute
Provides safety and health links to EMS, CPR and First-Aid, Safety and Health, Fire Service, Chemical Safety, Government related issues, and General Interests such as life-guarding.

Back National Institute of Health
Contains health information resources such as clinical trial databases, publications, health hotlines, special programs, and the National Library of Medicine.

Back Occupational Safety and Health Administration
While local governments in Texas are not subject to OSHA regulations, there are many important references provided by OSHA, such as confined space entry, excavations and other standards.

Back Safety Link
Provides links to International Product Safety News, Product Safety Resources, Ergonomic and Occupational Health Resources, and newsgroups.

Back Safety Info. Com
Safety information for business and industries. Offers safety programs, hand-outs for safety training, compliance information for EPA, OSHA standards, safety checklists, and other safety references and links.

Back Texas Department of State Health Services- Tier II Chemical Reporting Program
Provides information the hazcom regulation for those that fall under the Act, and includes reporting forms and a model program for Texas public employers.

Back Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
The Workers' Health and Safety division of the TWCC provides access to a video lending library, publications and guidelines on addressing safety issues, and information on seminars. The TWCC site also provides access to rules and regulations regarding workers' compensation in Texas.

Back National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
Contains numerous publications and information regarding work zone traffic control safety.

Back Consumer Products Safety Commission
CPSC is an independent Federal regulatory agency that helps keep American families safe by reducing risk and injury from consumer products.

Back Department of Transportation
Provides links to State and local government transportation organizations such as Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Maritime Administration and others. There is also links to transportation partners such as Office of Inspector General, US Coast Guard, Transportation Administration Service Center-etc.

Back Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA site contains background information, press releases, speeches, newsletters, projects and programs, laws and regulations, and other topics that concern the environment.

Back Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC)
Contains guidelines on sex and national origin discrimination, laws and regulations that are enforced by EEOC, Compliance Manual, Federal Sector information, and links to other employment related sites.

Back Municipal Code Corporation
The MCC is not a government organization and does provide services for a fee, but the website has links to municipal ordinances for review.

Back  International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
Provides information, services, education and representation to both career and volunteer chiefs.

Back State of Texas
Links are provided for employment, Texas Department of Health & Human Services, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Laws and Courts, Education, and State Government, which provides a listing of Texas State Agencies.

Back Texas Legislature Online
Links to Texas Statutes, Administrative Code, and Constitution, along with search capabilities on legislative bills.

Back U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Contains a listing of Health & Human Service related agencies, a Healthfinder for topics such as AIDS, cancer, government health news and categories for specific age groups, as well as a Gateway for information on Federal Grant programs, and other resources.

Back U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory
Links to every federal agency on the internet including the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches as well as a listing of Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Back American Medical Association
Offers a Doctor Finder, consumer health information, journals and American Medical News, online catalogs, books, products and software services, and access to the American Medical Accreditation Program.

Back Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contains A-Z health topics, publications, software and products, data and statistics, subscriptions and other health-related sites.

Back National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Site provides NIH health resources such as consumer health publications, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINE, and information index. The site also contains a NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, and links to National Institutes and Offices of Health.

Back Texas Department of Health (TDH)
TDH site provides a listing of Boards and Councils on health issues, a disease prevention topical listing, laws and regulations, license and certifications required for various occupations and businesses, and other health-related sites.

Back University of Wisconsin – Stout / Library Learning Center
This site contains a listing of WWW sites for medicine, medical dictionaries, encyclopedias and handbooks, directories and statistics, and pharmaceutical information.

Back American Industrial Hygiene Association
Site index that contains consumer information with links to EPA, OSHA, HUD, and the National Safety Council. Provides publications, products, and periodicals that are related to the industrial hygiene field as well as news, public relations and government affairs.

Back American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
International organization whose purpose is to advance the arts & sciences of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning for the public's benefit through research, continuing education, and publications.

Back Environmental Protection Agency - Indoor Air Quality
This website contains information and links regarding indoor air quality including guidelines on managing air quality in public buildings.

Back Texas Department of Health - Indoor Air Quality Branch
The TDH Indoor Air Quality Branch has guidelines on indoor air quality and links to other resources. The Indoor Air Quality Program provides information on indoor air pollution to private residents, public schools, small businesses, and government entities (including county and city health departments).
Additional Link: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/beh/iaq/default.htm

Back Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. The website has a document that lists benefits available to families of Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty.

Back Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Site contains Uniform Crime Reports, a "Most Wanted" listing, a kidnapping and missing persons page, also links to the US Department of Justice.

Back International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Provides information on conferences, training programs, membership, and a staff contact listing for the services provided. Also links to federal government sites, judicial sites, and law enforcement agencies by nation, region and state.

Back National Crime Prevention Council
Provides training and conference information, publications, program ideas, community initiatives, and several links for other crime prevention related sites.

Back Police Officers Internet Directory
Links to law enforcement agencies in the US, UK and Canada. Listing of associations, contains on-line resources for investigations, a most wanted site, a specialized unit directory, as well as training, conferences, and other resource materials.

Back Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE)
Site offers Commission course information, rules and statutes, newsletter, Texas State Agencies home page, links to the Texas Law Library and other law enforcement links.

Back Texas Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety administers the sexual offender database, provides motor vehicle record information free of charge to local governments (forms are on the website), and handbooks for drivers of commercial motor vehicles and automobiles in PDF format.

Back U.S. Department of Justice
Contains US Attorneys' Manual, legal documents, reports and publications, also links to a listing of fugitives and missing persons.

Back American Red Cross
Source for aquatics programs, first-aid and CPR information, general water safety and life guarding, as well as HIV/AIDS education.

Back Aqua Web
Site for aquatic professionals has information for life guarding, a suppliers guide, reference library, sample manuals for life guards and swim instructors, as well as sample forms for reporting accidents.

Back Centers for Disease Control - Healthy Swimming
Educational materials regarding recreational water illnesses.

Back Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc.
Provides a risk management program for water parks, lifeguard programs, as well as an online store for ordering International Aquatic Safety Equipment and Apparel.

Back National Aquatic Safety Company
Provides information on aquatic safety such as courses, procedures and training for lifeguards and their instructors, hard ride operators and river rescue. There is also an online newsletter and lifeguard manual.

Back National Program For Playground Safety
Safety information for playgrounds, US Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook, resources for playground equipment and manufacturers, and a listing of websites related to public playground safety.

Back National Swimming Pool Foundation
The NSPF provides the Certified Pool Operator certification. A list of classes is on its website.

Back Playworld Systems, Inc.
A company that sells playground equipment. Safety information and a free guideline are offered.

Back National Recreation and Park Association
Information for parks professionals, buyer's guide, programs for youth, playground safety and an active search for parks nationwide.

Back Texas Parks & Wildlife
Offers information on hunting, fishing, boating, nature, conservation and hunter education classes. Also links to related site such as Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the EPA, National Park Service, etc.

Back Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS)
Site offers educational and networking opportunities for parks and recreational service professionals. The site contains a buyer's guide, calendar of events around the state, publicaitions, and training and certifications opportunities.

Back Texas Public Pool Council
The TPPC provides information and education to aquatic professionals.

Back Texas Department of Health - General Sanitation
The source for the TDH swimming pool codes along with other aquatics links.

Back American Public Works Association
Contains a resource center for all areas of public works such as utilities, transportation, water/wastewater—etc. Offers pubcliations, a catalog, videos, and information on conferences.

Back American Society of Civil Engineers
Provides information on government relations that federally impact engineers, regulatory issues, legislation, publications, as well as a listing of conferences and continuing education opportunities.

Back Public Works.Com
Provides news on the public works industry, case studies, regulations, and legislative issues. Included also are resources for trade shows and conferences, on online special events page, free product information, and discussion forums.

Back Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society
Contains information on membership, a press release directory of educational events, public service announcements, and links for several insurance sites.

Back Nonprofit Risk Management Resource Center
Provides information to non-profit staff and volunteers through pubcliations, training, consulting, briefs on liability, insurance and risk management, and conference information.

Back Public Risk Management Association
Contains information on conferences and seminars, offers books, manuals, guides, videos—etc. through a Risk Management Resource Center, and a governmental affairs page which monitors federal legislative and regulatory activities.

Back Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI)
Provides a clearinghouse on risk management and insurance, local government, safety and health, disaster management, and others. Also provides a news center for programs and activities of PERI.

Back Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS)
Offers a listing of conferences and events, courses for professional development, publications, and links to governmental and risk management sites.

Back Risk Management Center
Provides resources on risk management to local governments, nonprofit organizations and small businesses.

Back American Society of Safety Engineers
Provides safety standards, conference information, a national registry of safety professionals, publications and links to safety related sites.

Back American Society for Testing and Materials
Contains a listing of standard specifications, a directory of scientific and technical consultants, a tracker for standard changes, training, and publications.

Back National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Site for car and passenger safety information, regulations and industry standards, injury prevention, crash tests, recalls, and ratings.

Back National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Provides a guide for chemical hazards, health hazard evaluations, conferences and special programs, publications, and a topic index.

Back National Safety Council
Provides resource topics concerning public safety, the environment, community and workplace safety. Listing of upcoming conferences, safety calendar, publications and a online library.

Back Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal agency that provides disaster relief nationwide to victims. Site includes information on disaster assistance such as Public Assistance Program, Rapid Response Information System and individual assistance programs that help people and businesses to recover after a disaster.
FEMA reference materials. See Below:
FEMA's State and Local Guide (SLG) 101: Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning This book is an essential security and disaster planning resource for local governments: http://www.fema.gov/rrr/gaheop.shtm.
FEMA's terrorism information: http://www.fema.gov/rrr/allhzpln.shtm.
FEMA's terrorism tool kit: http://www.fema.gov/onp/toolkit.shtm
FEMA's training information: http://www.training.fema.gov/
FEMA's site for the fire service: http://www.usfa.fema.gov

Back National League of Cities
The National League of Cities has free publications and resources on security issues. Additional Links:
http://www.nlc.org/nlc_org/site/files/reports/fedlresrc.pdf
http://www.nlc.org/nlc_org/site/files/reports/terrorism.pdf

Back Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
Information on handling bomb threats.

Back Building Owners and Managers Association
Building security publications.

Back American Water Works Association
The AWWA has videos and publications regarding utility security.

Back Department of Homeland Security
The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to prevent terrorist attacks in the United States; reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism; and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.

Back Texas Department of Emergency Management Domestic Preparedness
The primary goal of the Texas First Responder Preparedness Program is to create partnerships among local, state and federal agencies, volunteer organizations and the private sector. News and information.

Back American Public Transportation Association
Listing of conferences and events, legislative action center with information on congress, transit-related bills, votes, House and Senate Floor and links to international transit sites.

Back Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Airline information including a FAA Statistical Handbook of Aviation, National Transportation Library with books, articles, and technical reports, and international transportation statistical programs and analytical reports and studies.

Back Texas Department of Transportation
Site contains public transportation information such as vehicle specifications, Texas Transportation Codes, information on operating credentials, and oversize/weight permit requirements.

Back US DOT Federal Highway Administration
Highway reports and publications, legislation and regulations, state transportation sites, and a listing of federal highway programs.

Back US DOT Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Links to National Transit database and Office of Safety and Security website, information on Transportation Equity Act for 21st Century (TEA21), FTA calendar of events, and research and technical programs.

Back American Gas Association
Clearinghouse for gas energy information. Site contains a listing of advocacy issues, publications, insustry codes and standards, conferences and workshops, and links to other natural gas-related sites.

Back American Water Works Association
Links to water utility sites, a small utility network for rural communities, information on legislative and federal regulations on drinking water, Water Wiser (a water efficiency clearinghouse) and other water related websites.

Back National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Contains legislation and regulation information, Electric Energy Consumer Bill of Rights, events calendar, conferences, publications and programs.

Back North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC)
Provides information on NERC committees and regional councils, planning standards, NERC operating manual, compliance programs, and links to utility, electric and nuclear sites.

Back Office of Pipeline Safety
Safety information for natural gas industry, including issues such as risk management and operator qualification.

Back Public Utility Commission of Texas
Information on rules and laws for electric and telecommunications, utility publications, consumer protection information, utility implemented legislative bills, and links to other government and utility sites.

Back Texas Engineering Extension Service
TEEX provides education and training on water and wastewater certification, gas utility operator training, electric utility safety, work zone traffic control, along with law enforcement and firefighter training.
Additional Link: http://www.teex.com

Back Texas Gas Association
Promotes education through various workshops and training sessions for the Texas Gas Industry. The site also provides links to several gas industry related sites.

Back Texas Railroad Commission – Pipeline Safety
Information on the Pipeline Safety Division, which oversees safety regulation of gas utilities in Texas. Includes links to pipeline safety rules.

Back Transportation Safety Institute - Federal Department of Transportation
This agency provides information on pipeline safety, including publications and a guidance manual for operators of small natural gas systems.

Back Texas Water Utilities Association
The TWUA offers publications and training for water utility personnel.

Back Water Environment Federation
Information on wastewater treatment and water quality. Conferences and workshops on water trends and technology. Federal water regulations and legislation, periodicals, magazines, newletters, and links to the Water Environment Research Foundation.

Back Local Government Environmental Assistance Network
Providing environmental management, planning, funding, and regulatory information for local government elected and appointed officials, managers, and staff.

Back Texas Forest Service
The Texas Forest Service administers cost sharing assistance programs for volunteer fire departments. Information on the programs can currently be found under “Volunteer Fire Department Support”.

Back Responder Safety.com
Site is dedicated to emergency responder safety along roadways. Videos, articles, and incident updates.

Back US Department of Justice Programs
Site offers information regarding Bulletproof Vest Partnership program and Body Armor Safety Initiative.

Back Aquatics International
Free subscription to aquatics professionals. Resources for planning, maintaining, managing and promoting aquatics facilities.

Back Texas Local Technical Assistance Program
Provides resources on road and highway safety, including the free Lone Star Roads newsletter and a video lending library.

Back American Public Power Association (APPA)
Organization dedicated to serving publicly owned electric utilities. Safety videos, a manual, and other publications are available for purchase.

Back Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA)
Provides information on regulations and legislation for wastewater utility professionals. Also has a bookstore, including a free tool for analyzing vulnerability to disasters and threats.

Back Southern Gas Association
A source of training and development programs for natural gas utilities.