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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...

Contractor Safety a Growing Issue

A presentation on the necessity and benefits of having a comprehensive safety program and an introduction to the requirements of a program....

Fall Protection

A template for a fall protection safety program....

Excavation and Safety Program - Worker's Manual

Information on the aspects of an excavation and trenching safety program with a focus on the worker. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' b...