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Operation Hardhat

Describes a program in Florida to reduce accidents in workzones through increased awareness programs and fines....

Women in the Construction Workplace: Providing Equitable Safety and Health Protection

Study and recommendations based on the work of the ACCSH Health and Safety of Women in Construction. The focus is on the prevalence of a hostile workp...

Preventing Muskuloskeletal Disorders in Construction Workers

Describes different types of musculoskeletal disorders, both work and non-work related risk factors for them, and steps that can be taken to minimize...

NASA Rule Broadens Requirement For Contractor Safety and Health Plans

Statement on new NASA ruling that requires all contractors to have a health and safety program....

Vehicles & Heavy Equipment case study

A case study of a construction inspector dying when a truck backed over him, including preventative measures. Part of a collection. Click on the 'col...

How Much Eye Protection is Enough?

Provides information on various types of eye protection and what type is needed depending on the hazards encountered. Provides statistics on eye injur...

Fall Protection - Safety Walkaround Checklist

A checklist to be used when looking for fall hazards and making sure that proper preventative measures, such as fall protection, are in place. Part of...

Beryllium Fact Sheet

A fact sheet on the nature of chronic beryllium disease, how to avoid exposure, how to test for the disease and compensation programs....

World Trade Center New Employee Orientation

An in-depth training program for new employees at the World Trade Center Site, covering topics such as PPE wear, hazards of the site and emergency pro...

Legislation to Protect Workers From Mechanical Vibrations Approved

News report about European parliament approving legislation to protect workers from mechanical vibrations....