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OSHA/NIOSH Alert: Methylene Chloride Hazards for Bathtub Refinishers

OSHA and NIOSH jointly produced this 2013 Hazard Alert based on at least 14 worker deaths since 2000 related to bathtub refinishing with stripping age...

Health and Safety Aspects of the Construction Industry

This was a presentation in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Anna Baetjer Course on Occupational Health. It was provided by Bruce...

3M Technical Data Bulletin #207: Hydraulic Fracturing

“Hydraulic fracturing is the process of injecting large volumes of water, sand and chemicals deep underground at high pressure to create fissures. W...

3M Technical Bulletin: Personal Protective Equipment and Residential Wildland Fire Cleanup

This 2007 guidance from 3M covers the potential cleanup hazards faced by workers and homeowners after a wildland fire in residential areas. The guide...

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Receives Awards for Videos

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) was named the recipient of three Peer Awards from the Television, Internet and Video Association of D.C. (TIVA) f...

Keeping Workers Safe During Hurricane Sandy Cleanup and Recovery

This OSHA Factsheet from November 2012 reviews the potential hazards posed to workers cleaning up the damage from Hurricane Sandy and recommends prote...

Thanksgiving Safety Toolbox Talk

This toolbox talk covers home safety during the Thanksgiving Holiday, highlighting steps to take to lower the risks of fire and food poisoning. The or...

Cutting metal with oxyacetylene torch wearing protective gloves

Apprentice practicing cutting steel wearing protective gloves and welding goggles...

Focus Four Toolbox Talks, Module 4 – Electrocutions, Talk #6 – Hazards on Disaster Sites

A toolbox talk on how to avoid electrocution on a disaster site. Includes questions to ask, an incident to discuss with images, and a place to record...

Focus Four Toolbox Talks, Module 4 – Electrocutions, Talk #1 – Increased Risks

A toolbox talk on understanding electrocution risks. Includes questions to ask, an incident to discuss with images, and a place to record questions th...