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PESO: Accident Investigation

Brief description of the importance of accident and incident investigations and the distinction between the two. Part of a collection. Click on the 'c...

7 Steps to Ladder Safety

Graphic illustration on how to use a ladder safely....

CPWR Technical Report: Construction Procurement Policies That Address Health Insurance: A Cost Analysis

This study looked at the impact of Responsible Contractor Policies (RCP) on construction costs, particularly those procurement policies that sought to...

CPWR Technical Report: Analysis of Work-Related Safety & Health Hazards of Unrepresented Workers in the Iron Working Industry

This study looked at the work-related safety and health hazards of unrepresented workers in the iron working industry. Interviews were with 87 non-uni...

CPSC, Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores

The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. This recall involves Homelite and Husky brand generators so...

City of Philadelphia: New Regulations for Erection, Use and Inspection of Tower Cranes

An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions,” by adding a new Chapter regul...

OSHA Steel Erection Directive (CPL 02-01-046)

The purpose of this Instruction is to rescind OSHA’s de minimis policy relating to requirements regarding: (1) fully planked or decked floors or net...

Understanding Crane Accident Failures: A report on the causes of death in crane-related accidents

Presentation at 2010 Crane & Rigging Conference on the causes of crane-related deaths....

The Declaration of Brussels, 2009 - ISSA Construction Section

A resolution signed at the International Social Security Association Symposium on construction. The resolution set up steps for promoting safety and...

CPSC, Recall of Belkin Internatioal Inc. SurgeMasterTM Surget Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

SurgeMaster Surge Protector models F9G930-10, F9G930v10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN, all manufactured in 2003, are recalled due to a shock hazard....