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Fatality Narrative: Bullldozer Operator Killed in Rollover on Icy Slope

A FACE report from WISHA describes the death of an operating engineer (IUOE), who was not wearing a seatbelt and was crushed to death in Washington st...

Fatality Narrative: Sheet Metal Worker Falls Through Opening in Roof

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (WISHA program) reports on an investigation of a sheet metal worker's death after falling throug...

GRASSROOTS: Workplace Protection

Report produced by the Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association (OSHPA) covering state plan activities for 2009, including initiatives on...

ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel

Describes a voluntary standard, ANSI/ISEA 107-1999, for high-visibility apparel and discusses how to select the proper garment....

Informing Regulatory Decisions: 2009 Report to Congress on the Cost and Benefits of Federal Regulations and Unfunded Mandates on State, Local, and Tribal Entities

A 2009 U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) report required by Congress reviewed 98 major federal regulations and found the benefits exceeded th...

The first line of defense from cave-ins: The Competent Person

Discusses the role of the competent person in preventing cave-ins as well as details of inspections that should be completed and discipline for not fo...

Fatality Case Study, Multi-Employer, Residential Construction

Presentation on safety hazards in residential construction, including OSHA policies and citations, typical hazards, and handling sub-contractors....

Introduction to the New Subpart R

An introduction to the new Subpart R regulation covering employers involved in steel erection, including definitions, fall protection training, and pr...

NIOSH - Respirator Users Notice; Dust/Mist Filsters Approved Under Title 30 CFR, Part 11

NIOSH recommends replacing any respirator produced and approved under 30 CFR Part 11 with filters approved under 42 CFR Part 84....

Model Specifications for the Protection of Workers from Lead on Steel Structures Revised September 2002

A set of model specifications for a health and safety program to protect workers from lead while working on steel structures such as bridges. Very co...