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Toolbox Talk: Fire Safety

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Fire Safety addresses the risks associated with working near potential fire hazards. The resource includes a brief case examp...

Toolbox Talk: Lockout/Tagout: Electrically Powered Equipment

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Lockout/Tagout addresses the risks associated with unattended electrically-powered equipment injuring workers. The resource i...

Toolbox Talk: Overhead Power Lines

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Overhead Power Lines addresses the risks associated with operating equipment such as cranes, cherry pickers, and high lifts....

Toolbox Talk: Cold Weather

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Cold Weather addresses the risks associated with working in extreme cold. The resource includes a brief case example, steps t...

Chemical Safety, Health Care Costs and the Affordable Care Act

This article provides an overview of chemical use and regulation in the United States and makes a case for passing the Chemical Safety Improvement Act...

Protecting Yourself from Cold Stress

This NIOSH Fast Facts handout reviews the health problems caused by working in the cold and provides the symptoms of and first aid for hypothermia, fr...

Work Safe: An Employer’s Guide to Safety and Health in a Diversified Workforce

This guidance, although focused on the healthcare industry, contains resources and proper safety practices for a culturally diverse workforce that can...

Examining Safety Culture/Climate: A Workshop Report

This workshop, held June 11–12, 2013 in Washington, DC, was jointly conducted by CPWR, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NI...

Good temporary lighting

This image shows good use of temporary lighting and proper storage of materials prior to use....

St. Louis Audit of Fall Risks, July 2011 Revision

This comprehensive audit tool for fall risks was revised in 2011. It covers the greatest fall risks during each stage of construction and specifically...