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Workplace Safety and Health: Enhancing OSHA's Records Audit Process Could Improve the Accuracy of Worker Injury and Illness Data

After reviewing OSHA’s data on workplace injuries and illnesses, this GAO report recommending interviewing workers as part of the process to reduce...

CPSC, Recall of Belkin Internatioal Inc. SurgeMasterTM Surget Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

SurgeMaster Surge Protector models F9G930-10, F9G930v10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN, all manufactured in 2003, are recalled due to a shock hazard....

Protecting Construction Workers in Confined Spaces: Small Entity Compliance Guide

This guide is intended to help small businesses comply with OSHA's Confined Spaces standard. It addresses the most common compliance issues that emp...

OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin: Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical (Ototoxicity) and Noise Exposure

An informational bulletin from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) about Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical (Ototoxicity) a...

CPWR Technical Report: Construction Procurement Policies That Address Health Insurance: A Cost Analysis

This study looked at the impact of Responsible Contractor Policies (RCP) on construction costs, particularly those procurement policies that sought to...

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

Template for a lockout/tagout program....

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....

CPSC, Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores

The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. This recall involves Homelite and Husky brand generators so...

The Steel Toe Power Tools : Powerful Shock

Handout with a series of tips on how to avoid being electrocuted by your handheld power tools....

Construction Noise: Exposure, Effects, and the Potential for Remediation; A Review and Analysis

A study of noise exposure in the construction industry recommends greater use of hearing protection and control of the sources of noise on the work si...