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Workers' Compensation is Awarded to Welder who has Parkinson's Disease

1997 article about a rare worker’s compensation award for Parkinson’s disease for a welder exposed to manganese....

Whose Job is it? Housekeeping Needs Attention

Short article on the need for good housekeeping and the suggestion that contracts should spell out responsibilities, as should managers....

Falls : The Number One Cause of Construction Deaths

A general treatment of fall fatalities and fall protection with a focus on the Ontario (Canada) construction industry....

Hazard Checklist: Record Keeping

Checklist provided by the California State Compensation Insurance Fund to help contractors make sure that they are meeting all of Cal/OSHA’s require...

Ultraviolet Radiation From the Sun

Exposure to the sun’s UV rays poses a health risk to the eyes and skin of construction workers and others who work outdoors; here’s how to protect...

Hazard Checklist: Toxic Substances

Checklist provided by the California State Compensation Insurance Fund to help contractors keep track of the use of toxic substances and make sure the...

Motor Starter Circuits and Lockout/Tagout

An advisory warning that manual motor controllers not be used as disconnect switches as they may result in electrocution....

Lifting Materials Can Hurt Your Back

Back injuries are common and expensive, but often avoidable with proper lifting techniques....

Hazard Checklist: Medical Services and First Aid

Checklist provided by the California State Compensation Insurance Fund to help contractors make sure they have the necessary information to address me...

Housekeeping Checklist

A checklist for housekeeping, detailing items such as hazard identification and removal, bulk material storage and hazardous material storage. Part o...