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UL Warns of Potential Electric Shock Hazard with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) Rated 15 or 20 Amps, 125 volts manufactured between Jan. and August 2003 poses an electric shock hazard....

Liquid Oxygen Cylinder Explosion

Images of an oxygen cylinder that exploded along with a description of the factors that led to the incident....

OSHA's "$AFETY PAYS" Program

This is a free, interactive software program from OSHA intended to help employers estimate the direct and indirect costs of an injury or illness and c...

The first line of defense from cave-ins: The Competent Person

Discusses the role of the competent person in preventing cave-ins as well as details of inspections that should be completed and discipline for not fo...

Inspect, Follow Up to Reduce Risks

Describes the importance of routine safety inspections and follow-up reports in improving safety, based on the study of a specific construction site....

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers

Black and Decker cordless drills recalled due to potential overheating, melting, smoking and fires. Sold through Feb. 2002....

NIOSH Construction Compendium

One-page summaries of over 100 NIOSH-supported construction safety and health research projects in 2002....

Night Roofing

Roofing work at night increases risks of falls and fires, and reduces quality of craftsmanship. It should be avoided....

Floor Coatings

A Canadian trade magazine article explaining how workers applying chemical floor coatings in basements are at risk of fire and inhalation of hazardous...

CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard, so they are being recalled for repair....