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Crane-Related Deaths in Construction & Recommendations for Their Prevention

CPWR review of BLS data on crane related injuries and deaths. This was a re-examination the data, which was first looked in June 2008....

CPSC, Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Recall of Venmar CES Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators sold under several brands between January 1991 and July 2007. The units can overheat...

CPSC, DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers....

Dry Cutting & Grinding is Risky Business

Brochure on New Jersey’s probation on dry cutting, the risks and precautions. Produced by the Department of Health and Senior Services....

CPSC, Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard

The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the “OFF” position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or el...

CPSC, New Danger Label Required on All Portable Generators

Unanimous decision by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to require manufacturers of portable generators to warn consumers of carbon m...

St. Louis Audit of Fall Protection: Washington University Fall Hazard Audit Protocol

Steps for visiting a worksite and conducting a fall hazard assessment. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access the other item...

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Concrete pumping truck positioned too close to potential overhead power line. Outriggers extended....

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Dump truck with raised dump body. Truck body should be blocked off physically if driver is inspecting under dump body. Unlabeled bottle in foreground....

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Concrete buggy, Poor housekeeping, work site should be kept clear of debris to prevent potential accidents. Workers and supervisors on site should use...