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Air Purifying Respirators in Construction

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Air Purifying Respirators in Construction looks at the types of air purifying respirators, how to determining whether you n...

When Workers Die

Links to a three-part New York Times series highlighting the failure of the U.S. government to take strong action after investigating workplace deaths...

OSHA's "$AFETY PAYS" Program

This is a free, interactive software program from OSHA intended to help employers estimate the direct and indirect costs of an injury or illness and c...

Man-Made Vitreous Fibers

Man-made mineral fibers (MMMF) - glass, ceramic, rockwool and slagwool - are used for heat and sound insulation, sometimes to replace asbestos. MMMF c...

In Their Own Words: Women in the Blue-Collar Construction Trades

Report of a Cornell Study on women in construction, including statistics on demographics, job retainment, and factors leading to success....

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...

Welding and Manganese Poisoning

A brief discussion of the hazards of manganese poisoning in welders including symptoms and ways to avoid it....

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....

OSHA's Approach to Noise Exposure in Construction

A presentation on the causes of hearing loss in construction, prevention and current regulations....

Insulating Gloves

Describes methods to inspect and test insulating gloves....