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ACCSH 1998-3, exh 16, Proposed Appendix B to Subpart L, Scaffolding

In revising its fall protection rule for scaffolds in 1996, OSHA did not come up with specific parameters for fall protection for scaffold erection an...

NIOSH Worker Health Chartbook, 2004: Excerpts

An excerpt from a chartbook that includes figures and tables describing the magnitude, distribution, and trends of the Nation’s occupational injurie...

NIOSH: Histoplasmosis: Protecting Workers at Risk - Revised Edition

Booklet includes information on what histoplasmosis is, how you are exposed to it, and ways to protect yourself through the use of proper respiratory...

Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools

A booklet designed to help select the best available ergonomically designed non-powered hand tools, based on peer-reviewed articles and expert input....

CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels

Recall of Bosch cut-off wheels sold from September 2003 to August 2004 because they do not have correct speed rating labels....

DOE Scaffold Clamp Alert

Defective Safway scaffold clamps have been in use at DOE sites. The issue is that they may appear tight, but not actually be tight....

Working with Stress

This NIOSH video describes workplace factors that can create or exacerbate worker stress, and suggests practical measures for reducing job-related str...

Making OSHA Inspections More Effective

This study proposes some alternative methods to improve enforcement by OSHA in the construction industry. Includes current procedures, proposed proced...

Ultraviolet Radiation

Describes the dangers of ultraviolet radiation, ways to minimize exposure and signs of skin cancer including images....

Occupational Injuries among US Construction Workers Treated at the George Washington University Emergency Department, 1990-97

This report profiles injury tracking of emergency room visits to George Washington University Hospital, from 1990 through 1997. Includes information o...