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CPWR Technical Report: Analysis of Work-Related Safety & Health Hazards of Unrepresented Workers in the Iron Working Industry

This study looked at the work-related safety and health hazards of unrepresented workers in the iron working industry. Interviews were with 87 non-uni...

CPWR Return on Investment Calculator

The ROI Calculator is designed to help employers evaluate the financial impact of new equipment introduced to improve safety. The site includes exampl...

OSHA Quick Card: Respirators

Brief description of the different types of respirators and the importance of using proper protection....

OSHA Quick Card: Construction Protective Equipment (PPE)

Brief description of types of PPE and why their use is important....

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Employers are responsible for providing adequate hand washing(soap, water and hand towels)for employees exposed to lead or engaged in operations that...

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Employers are responsible for providing adequate hand washing(soap and water)for employees exposed to lead or any employee engaged in the application...

Inspecting Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry

International Labor Organization handbook is designed to help provide information and training for inspectors. It contains information on key safety...

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Caustic agents in wet cement can cause concrete burns to workers’ skin. Because alkali burns are not initially painful, workers can suffer concrete...

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No fall protection, no rebar caps. Plan the work, work the plan....

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Hand screeding requires workers to assume an awkward posture (bending) and use a significant amount of force to level freshly poured concrete. The for...