Case studies of workers who have fallen through skylights and roof openings, and recommendations on ways to avoid injuries and deaths from these falls...
This alert presents case studies of deaths in confined spaces and provides information on how to avoid injuries and deaths in them....
A study reviewing the adult blood lead surveillance system used in each of 13 states, with an emphasis on construction workers...
Description of new Canadian regulation that deals with fall protection, traffic control and toilet clean-up....
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Fall-Protection Harnesses describes the need for fall protection harnesses, how to select and use them. Click on the followi...
An in-depth research study of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Washington state from 1990-1998 based on worker’s compensation claims....
A discussion of electrocution including statistics, types of hazards, case studies and methods to avoid electrocutions....
An in-depth report on the causes of injuries and deaths working near elevators and escalators and how to work more safely....
An article describing construction of a school which includes photos of the process....
A description of the dangers of poor housekeeping and suggestions on how to reduce accidents through better clean-up procedures....