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Preventing Construction Fires

Discusses the typical causes of fires, such as poor housekeeping and careless smoking and provides suggestions on how to prevent them....

Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined Spaces

This alert presents case studies of deaths in confined spaces and provides information on how to avoid injuries and deaths in them....

Trenching

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

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....

Housekeeping at Construction Sites

A description of the dangers of poor housekeeping and suggestions on how to reduce accidents through better clean-up procedures....

Confined Space Entry

A presentation on the confined space standard, including definitions, explanations of hazards and information on how to comply....

Excavation Safety

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

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...

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....

Excavation and Trenching Safety Program - Project Manager's Manual

An in-depth manual on how to set up an excavation and trenching safety program – focused on the project manager. Part of a collection. Click on the...