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OSHA Construction Industry Digest

This updated informational booklet is intended to provide an overview of frequently used OSHA standards in the Construction industry. Employers and em...

Guidebook on Prevention of Mosquito Breeding: Section B, Chapter 3, Construction Sites

The government of Singapore developed a Guidebook on Prevention of Mosquito Breeding in response to an outbreak of Dengue, which is carried by the sam...

OSHA-NIOSH Fact Sheet: Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus.

OSHA and NIOSH have developed interim guidance for protecting outdoor workers and others from exposure to mosquito-borne infections, including Zika vi...

OSHA Fact Sheet: Narrow Frame Scaffolds

Short fact sheet for employers describes approaches for safer use of narrow frame scaffolds....

OSHA Guide: Protecting Roofing Workers

This is an illustrated guide for employers that provides information about safe practices in roofing and links to additional resources....

OSHA Guide: Fall Protection in Construction

This guide explains OSHA requirements for fall protection in construction. It links to relevant regulations as well as to other resources....

Know Your Nailer: Nail Gun Safety

Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs, particularly in residential construction. They boost productivity but also cause tens of thous...

Safety Pays Falls Cost

This NIOSH video is a testimonial by the owner of a residential framing company who experienced a fatality on one of his jobsites when a roof collapse...

From 1990-2013, 442 Hispanics Died on the Job in NJ

This infographic provides key information about the 442 Hispanic, primarily construction workers who died in NJ from 1990 to 2013, including their sex...

Hand Tools - Tips to Choose and Use Them Safely

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Hand Tools address choosing and using appropriate hand tools to avoid accidents and ergonomic injuries. Click on the followi...