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CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers

Black and Decker cordless drills recalled due to potential overheating, melting, smoking and fires. Sold through Feb. 2002....

NIOSH Construction Compendium

One-page summaries of over 100 NIOSH-supported construction safety and health research projects in 2002....

Night Roofing

Roofing work at night increases risks of falls and fires, and reduces quality of craftsmanship. It should be avoided....

Floor Coatings

A Canadian trade magazine article explaining how workers applying chemical floor coatings in basements are at risk of fire and inhalation of hazardous...

CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard, so they are being recalled for repair....

NIOSH Suggested Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites

Link to NIOSH guidance document for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites, which includes recommendations for a written work plan and safety checklists...

Eye Safety for Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery

Link to a NIOSH Fact Sheet for emergency response and disaster recovery workers how to help prevent eye injuries. Includes additional links on the NI...

The Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for the Smaller Construction Contractor

Link to an HSE publication containing illustrations, brief information about some workplace deaths related to the safety problems, and references to...

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....

Fire Precautions for Welding

Hot welding and cutting work poses a risk of fire. This article lists precautions that can help prevent fires on the job when welding or cutting....