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Children of Construction Workers at Increased Risk of Lead Poisoning

An article describing the increased incidence of lead exposure in children whose parents work with lead and steps that can be taken to decrease the ex...

Preventing Worker Deaths and Injuries from Falls Through Skylights and Roof Openings

Case studies of workers who have fallen through skylights and roof openings, and recommendations on ways to avoid injuries and deaths from these falls...

Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes

An alert on steps that can be taken to reduce injuries and deaths from traffic related crashes, focused on drivers and employers of drivers who work e...

Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined Spaces

This alert presents case studies of deaths in confined spaces and provides information on how to avoid injuries and deaths in them....

Control of Drywall Sanding Dust Exposures

Describes the risks of exposure to dust and silica while sanding and steps that can be taken to lessen the risks through environmental controls....

Fall Protection Systems: Harnesses

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Fall-Protection Harnesses describes the need for fall protection harnesses, how to select and use them. Click on the followi...

Bright Idea #4 : The "Binford Crab" Clamp

Describes a new tool that can be used to lift and hold heavy, metal pieces as they are welded together, making the job safer and more efficient. It is...

Scaffolds - Tips for Safe Work

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Scaffolds discusses the main causes of injuries and deaths when using scaffolds and describes steps that can be taken to min...

Asbestos Containing Materials

A list of materials that may contain asbestos...

Back Injuries

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Back Injuries describes the major causes of back injuries and steps that can be taken to avoid them. Click on the following...