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Knee Pain and Discomfort

Describes the way that the knee functions, injuries that can occur and potential treatments....

ABC's of Head Protection

Describes the protection provided by hard hats, how to inspect and maintain them....

Crane-Suspended Personnel Platform

Discusses when a crane-suspended personnel platform may be used and how they must be constructed...

Operator Wins Ruling On Hydraulic Fluid Fumes

An article about a worker who won damages after being diagnosed with an illness that was tied to exposure of hydraulic fluid fumes....

Small Contractor Guide to Health and Safety

A guide for small contractors in Canada that describes steps to be followed to ensure safety, including a discussion of regulations and a listing of p...

How Much Am I Allowed to Lift?

A discussion about how much can be lifted safely, including a link to a calculator....

Oregon OSHA Likely to Adopt New Rule For Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Use

An announcement that Oregon will likely adopt a new rule regarding ground fault circuit interrupters that will increase safety....

Misogyny Hurts Craft Labor

An article written by a female construction worker describing the challenges faced due to discrimination....

Curing Construction Health Woes

A description of common health issues in construction and preventative measures, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders, hearing loss, inhalation hazar...

Lack of Employee Enforcement is Main Barrier to Road Worker PPE Use (ISEA)

Describes the results of a survey of workers on roadway construction sites on PPE use for a variety of types of equipment and barriers to wearing the...