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Do I Need A Respirator

A brief description of the types of respirators that can be used for protection against asbestos, silica and other dusts....

Type of Fall Protection Required on Different Scaffolds

A chart listing the type of fall protection needed on different types of scaffolds....

Basic Electrical Safety

A presentation on the basics of electrical safety, including terminology, an introduction to fundamentals of electricity, and ways to prevent electroc...

Controls to Reduce Noise in Construction: Noise Perimeter Zones

Describes a process to reduce noise exposure by defining a noise perimeter zone, keeping workers out of the zone who do not need to be there, and usin...

Trench Safety: An Employer Turns to OSHA for help

Report on a case where a contractor working with a trench called OSHA for help. OSHA made recommendations that resulted in a much safer situation for...

Grinding Safeguards

Describes safety hazards using grinders, PPE that should be worn and steps that can be taken to reduce hazards....

Multi Employer Relationships on the Job Site

A presentation on the distribution of responsibilities and when a variety of employers are working together on a project, including the management of...

When you need fall protection

A brief summary of OSHA regulations on when fall protection is required....

Ergonomics Awareness Training for Construction Workers (Outline of a 2-hr Master Ergonomic Training Curriculum)

The outline of a program that can be used to train workers about ergonomics, including definitions, risk factors, and discussions about how to lessen...

Surveillance of Construction Workers in North Carolina, Ohio, and Missouri :Summary of Final report to CPWR: January 2001

An in-depth report on the cause of death in construction workers in North Carolina over a 10 year period, including recommendations on improving healt...