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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...

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...

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....

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers

Black and Decker cordless drills recalled due to potential overheating, melting, smoking and fires. Sold through Feb. 2002....

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....

Asthma in Heavy and Highway Construction Workers Exposed to Silica

Reports results of a study of workers involved in tunnel construction, focusing on prevalence of asthma-related symptoms....

Screenings Find Some Nuclear Workers Exposed to Beryllium

Results of a study of workers on DOE nuclear sites, checking for evidence of beryllium exposure...