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Protection From Electric Shock and Arc Flash

Discussion of the electric hazards posed to electrical workers, describes the nature of the hazards and steps that can be taken to improve safety....

NIOSH Continuing Education and Research Centers

Link to a list of the university-based Education and Research Centers supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)....

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...

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...

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....