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Managing Mobile Crane Hazards

A presentation reviewing the major safety risks mobile cranes pose for operators and workers around them and how to reduce those risks. It is designed...

Mold in Construction Checklist

A set of procedures to prevent mold growth, including ways to check for moisture and mold before, during and after construction. Part of a collection....

Moulds: Controlling Exposure is Essential

A review of the hazards of exposure to toxic mold and a guide to their safe abatement/removal (with reference to Canadian regulations)....

NIOSH Suggested Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites

Link to NIOSH guidance document for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites, which includes recommendations for a written work plan and safety checklists...

The Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for the Smaller Construction Contractor

Link to an HSE publication containing illustrations, brief information about some workplace deaths related to the safety problems, and references to...

Silicosis in Sandblasters: A Case Study Adapted for Use in U.S. High Schools

A training booklet for high school students about silica exposures and lung damage, focusing on 10 sandblasters who had silicosis....

Fire Precautions for Welding

Hot welding and cutting work poses a risk of fire. This article lists precautions that can help prevent fires on the job when welding or cutting....

Chipping the Barrel: Hazards of Cleaning Ready-Mixed Concrete Trucks

Cleaning the drum in cement trucks entails confined space, lockout/tagout, noise and respiratory dangers – here is the proper way to address each ha...

Preventing Muskuloskeletal Disorders in Construction Workers

Describes different types of musculoskeletal disorders, both work and non-work related risk factors for them, and steps that can be taken to minimize...

Electrical Safety: Safety & Health for Electrical Trades (Student Manual)

Student manual on electrical safety with information on recognizing, evaluating and avoiding hazards related to electricity....