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Extension cords should be kept free of entrapments and entanglements to prevent damaging the cords. Wrapping cords around metal structures poses a ser...

CPSC, DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazards

Recall of cordless drill because the trigger switch can overheat on selected models – DC920, 930, 935, 936 and 940....

CPSC, Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

The extension or “fly” section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers...

CPSC, Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard

A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard...

CPSC, New Danger Label Required on All Portable Generators

Unanimous decision by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to require manufacturers of portable generators to warn consumers of carbon m...

Construction Design Safety in the Marketplace

This report presents an overview of the financial impact of the failure to address construction safety at the time of design or construction planning...

Conducting Effective Tailgate Trainings

This report presents the results of an evaluation of the BuildSafe California Project, which was designed to help contractors to conduct more effectiv...

Crane-Related Deaths in Construction & Recommendations for Their Prevention

CPWR review of BLS data on crane related injuries and deaths. This was a re-examination the data, which was first looked in June 2008....

California Hazard Alert -- 1-Bromopropane (n-Propyl Bromide)

Brochure explaining the health hazards associated with exposure to 1-Bromopropane, how to identify if you are at risk, and how to reduce exposures....