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Safety & Health Program

A template for a safety and health program that is applicable to construction....

Bloodborne Pathogens

A template for a blood-borne pathogen safety program...

Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects

Detailed description of changes to Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects...

Scaffolds - Tips for Safe Work

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Scaffolds discusses the main causes of injuries and deaths when using scaffolds and describes steps that can be taken to min...

Back Injuries

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Back Injuries describes the major causes of back injuries and steps that can be taken to avoid them. Click on the following...

Skin Cancer

Brief discussion of the risks of skin cancer from sun exposure, including how to assess and reduce your risk....

Histo-what?

Brief description of histoplasmosis, including the causes, symptoms and ways to avoid exposure....

What Did You Say?

A brief discussion of the hazards of noise and some practical suggestions to reduce exposures....

Encyclopedia of Occupational Safety & Health : Chapter 93 - Construction

A comprehensive overview of health and safety in construction worldwide, including trades, typical hazards, methods of prevention, regulations, manage...

Dusts From Drywall-Joint-Compound Mud May be a Serous Lung Hazard, NIOSH Finds

The summary of a NIOSH study showing that "nuisance dust" from joint-compound mud used in drywall work can contain toxic materials. They recommend en...