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An Analysis of Fatal Events in the Construction Industry 2000

Descriptions of the 637 fatal events inspected by OSHA resulting from accidents which occurred in construction during calendar year 2000....

An Analysis of Fatal Events in the Construction Industry 1997

Descriptions of the 604 fatal events inspected by OSHA resulting from accidents which occurred in construction during calendar year 1997....

Roadway Safety: Instructor Manual

A manual that helps a trainer provide information on a variety of roadway hazards, such as electrical, falls, slips and trips and ergonomics. Part of...

Roadway Safety Awareness Program: Trainee Booklet

A training booklet that gives an overview of a variety of roadway hazards, such as electrical, falls, slips and trips and ergonomics. It is geared to...

Roadway Safety: Electrical hazards

A handout describing dangers of electricity in the roadway workzone, including discussion of power hazards both above and below ground, and how to han...

UL Warns of Potential Electric Shock Hazard with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) Rated 15 or 20 Amps, 125 volts manufactured between Jan. and August 2003 poses an electric shock hazard....

Liquid Oxygen Cylinder Explosion

Images of an oxygen cylinder that exploded along with a description of the factors that led to the incident....

OSHA's "$AFETY PAYS" Program

This is a free, interactive software program from OSHA intended to help employers estimate the direct and indirect costs of an injury or illness and c...

The first line of defense from cave-ins: The Competent Person

Discusses the role of the competent person in preventing cave-ins as well as details of inspections that should be completed and discipline for not fo...

Inspect, Follow Up to Reduce Risks

Describes the importance of routine safety inspections and follow-up reports in improving safety, based on the study of a specific construction site....