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Investigating Accidents

A presentation for a course on accidents, including definitions of accidents, and information on how to identify and handle them and how to find out w...

BUILT - Union Yes Tobacco No

A brochure discussing the impact of smoking on health, finances, families and retirement. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to ac...

Lightning

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Lightning addresses the hazards associated with working outdoors when lightning is present, how to avoid being struck, and w...

Criteria For a Recommended Standard

In-depth discussion of criteria that should be included in an occupational noise exposure standard...

Occupational Blood Lead Surveillance Of Construction Workers, II -Health Programs in Thirteen States

A study reviewing the adult blood lead surveillance system used in each of 13 states, with an emphasis on construction workers...

New Regulations - Changes involve new responsibilities for all workplace parties

Description of new Canadian regulation that deals with fall protection, traffic control and toilet clean-up....

Airborne Exposures and Ambulatory Peak Expiratory Flow in Drywall Finishers

Personal air sampling of 10 drywall finishers measures exposure to respirable dust, including but not restricted to crystalline silica....

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck, Back, and Upper Extremity in Washington State, 1990-1998

An in-depth research study of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Washington state from 1990-1998 based on worker’s compensation claims....

Deaths and Injuries Involving Elevators and Escalators - A Report of the Center To Protect Workers' Rights

An in-depth report on the causes of injuries and deaths working near elevators and escalators and how to work more safely....

Housekeeping at Construction Sites

A description of the dangers of poor housekeeping and suggestions on how to reduce accidents through better clean-up procedures....