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CPSC, Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards Due to Fall Hazard

Voluntary recall notice for Scorpio and Absorbica Lanyards because some are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyar...

A Fall Curriculum for Apprentice Carpenters

Presentation on a comprehensive needs assessment to improve the fall prevention curriculum for the Carpenter’s apprenticeship training program....

Construction Research at NIOSH: Reviews of the Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Executive Summary

A review of NIOSH construction research programs between 1996 and 2005 and related recommendations....

Burn Injuries among Roofers

Case examples of roofers who have suffered burn injuries and steps to prevent such injuries....

ISEA Listing of Female Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturers

A list prepared by the International Safety Equipment Association that identifies sources and contacts for personal protective equipment designed for...

Injuries Are Not Accidents: Construction Will Be Safe When It's Designed to Be Safe (Case Study 4 from Lessons Learned - Solutions for Workplace Safety and Health

Case study on hazardous conditions and actions that could be taken to prevent these conditions, including implementing an occupational safety and heal...

Reaching Higher - Recommendations for the Safe Use of Mast Climbing Work Platforms

Presentation on the recommendations on the safe use of mast climbing work platforms, also known as mast climbers, based on input from a work group of...

OSHA Guidance Document - Fall Protection in Residential Construction

This OSHA guidance document is designed to help employers prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities among workers engaged in residential constructi...

Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries among Hispanic Construction Workers 1992-2008

This data brief provides updated data on fatal and nonfatal injuries among Hispanic construction workers, focusing on changes in recent years....

White Paper: Reaching Higher - Recommendations for the Safe Use of Mast Climbing Work Platforms

Paper presenting the recommendations on the safe use of mast climbing work platforms, also known as mast climbers, based on input from a work group of...