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Will My Safety Harness Save My Life?

A discussion on the use of safety harnesses, the benefits of the harness, and analysis of suspension trauma...

Letter to the Editor: Put Suspension Trauma in Proper Perspective

Discusses issues of suspension trauma, clarifying some possible misperceptions....

Horizontal Lifelines: Don't Leave Them Hanging

Discusses the dangers of horizontal lifelines, the importance of having a qualified person involved in the set-up, the role of the at-risk worker and...

CPWR -- Occupational Fatalities of Hispanic Construction Workers From 1992 to 2000

Link to a CPWR analysis of data from the BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and Current Population Survey shows that Hispanic construction work...

An Analysis of Fatal Events in the Construction Industry 2000

Descriptions of the 637 fatal events inspected by OSHA resulting from accidents which occurred in construction during calendar year 2000....

An Analysis of Fatal Events in the Construction Industry 1997

Descriptions of the 604 fatal events inspected by OSHA resulting from accidents which occurred in construction during calendar year 1997....

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....

Working @ Heights

Discusses risks associated with working at heights and safe practice guidelines. Includes a checklist....

A Note on Statistics

Suggestions on how to interpret statistics and charts...

Roadway Safety: Instructor Manual

A manual that helps a trainer provide information on a variety of roadway hazards, such as electrical, falls, slips and trips and ergonomics. Part of...