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Fatality Narrative - Worker Falls 65 Feet from Scaffold

Washington State Department of Labor and Industry describes how a boilermaker fell 65 feet to his death in a scaffold collapse....

Construction Fatalities 2001: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

Charts and tables on construction fatalities from the Census of Fatal Occupational Industries, offered in both pdf and Powerpoint format....

Aerial Lift Safety

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Aerial Lift Safety provides information on safety procedures to follow before, and during, aerial lift use. Click on the fol...

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...

Post Fall Arrest Rescue

Describes a case study of a worker who fell, was saved by his fall protection equipment but died before rescuers could reach him. Includes information...

Trenches & Excavations case study

A case study of a laborer dying in a trenching cave-in, including preventative measures. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to ac...

Scaffolds case study

A case study of a hod carrier dying and 3 co-workers being injured after falling off a scaffold, including preventative measures. Part of a collectio...

Portable Ladders Case Study

A case study of a sheet metal worker dying after falling off a ladder, including preventative measures. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collectio...

Fall Protection Case Studies

A case study of a laborer falling through a roof and an ironworker falling off a beam, both with preventative measures. Part of a collection. Click...

Fall Protection Training Guide

A guide on fall protection training including questions to ask, subjects to cover and a sign-off form. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection'...