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New Law in New Jersey Bans Dry Cutting of Masonry

Describes New Jersey’s new law banning dry cutting of masonry, including the history behind the law, reason for it and a link to the law....

PPE chart for RCF's, glass fiber, and mineral wool

A chart illustrating the type of PPE needed for refractory ceramic fibers, glass fiber and mineral wool....

NIOSH Alert: Preventing Injuries and Deaths from Falls during Construction and Maintenance of Telecommunication Towers

A report on hazards involved in construction of telecommunication towers that includes data, standards that apply, case studies and steps that workers...

Ladders

Describes the most common fall hazards and rules to prevent falls from ladders....

After the Fall: Will your rescue program leave workers hanging?

Describes the dangers of suspension trauma after a fall if rescue is not rapid, the importance of having a plan and standards that apply....

True Believers

An interview with Dan Wurzburg of Skanska describing their safety program....

Alert C19: Application of Waterproof Coatings in Rooms and Confined Spaces

Workers have been injured or died as a result of preparing or spraying waterproof coatings in rooms or confined spaces. Discusses OSHA regulations and...

Alert C18: Manhole and pipe installation using backhoes

Describes a fatal incident where a worker inside the installed sections of a manhole was killed when the assembly and the manhole section fell and hit...

Auto-Nailers

Provides statistics on incidents occurring when using an auto-nailer, like a nail gun, and ways to prevent injuries including proper selection of tool...

CSAO Fall Arrest Rescue chart

A chart that provides information on steps to take to rescue a worker after a fall and helps you plan ahead before a fall occurs....