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Horizontal Fall Arrest System

A discussion of horizontal fall arrest systems, including the different types of systems, OSHA requirements for the systems, common applications and d...

How to Select a Full-Body Harness

Discusses the importance of having a safety harness and how to select, maintain and don them to increase safety....

Preventing Worker Deaths and Injuries from Falls Through Skylights and Roof Openings

Case studies of workers who have fallen through skylights and roof openings, and recommendations on ways to avoid injuries and deaths from these falls...

New Regulations - Changes involve new responsibilities for all workplace parties

Description of new Canadian regulation that deals with fall protection, traffic control and toilet clean-up....

Trenching

An article on trenching incidents in Illinois with a description of safety issues, statistics, regulations and ways to improve safety...

Ladder Jack Scaffolds

Information and a quiz on ladder jack scaffolds...

Fall Protection Systems: Harnesses

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Fall-Protection Harnesses describes the need for fall protection harnesses, how to select and use them. Click on the followi...

Deaths and Injuries Involving Elevators and Escalators - A Report of the Center To Protect Workers' Rights

An in-depth report on the causes of injuries and deaths working near elevators and escalators and how to work more safely....

Excavation Safety

A presentation on the excavation standard, overview of soil mechanics and recognition of excavation hazards. Part of a collection....

Bright Idea #4 : The "Binford Crab" Clamp

Describes a new tool that can be used to lift and hold heavy, metal pieces as they are welded together, making the job safer and more efficient. It is...