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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...

Hearing Loss Expected by Carpenters, But Study Finds Workers Fear Tinnitus More

Research with carpenters probes misconceptions about the nature of hearing disorders, reasons for non-compliance with hearing protection and recommend...

Keeping Your Head and Your Life

Describes 3 case studies in which a hardhat saved a worker from serious injury....

No Butts About It - A BUILT video

A humorous and accurate discussion of why construction workers should quit smoking - such as that the mix of workplace toxins with tobacco has a more...

Preventing Construction Fires

Discusses the typical causes of fires, such as poor housekeeping and careless smoking and provides suggestions on how to prevent them....

It's a Cultural Thing

Discusses the importance of having a culture of safety that starts from the top down and provides suggestions on how to create one....