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Construction Research at NIOSH: Reviews of the Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Executive Summary

A review of NIOSH construction research programs between 1996 and 2005 and related recommendations....

Burn Injuries among Roofers

Case examples of roofers who have suffered burn injuries and steps to prevent such injuries....

Injuries Are Not Accidents: Construction Will Be Safe When It's Designed to Be Safe (Case Study 4 from Lessons Learned - Solutions for Workplace Safety and Health

Case study on hazardous conditions and actions that could be taken to prevent these conditions, including implementing an occupational safety and heal...

Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries among Hispanic Construction Workers 1992-2008

This data brief provides updated data on fatal and nonfatal injuries among Hispanic construction workers, focusing on changes in recent years....

Hazard Checklist: Walkways

Checklist provided by the California State Compensation Insurance Fund to help contractors ensure that passageways are available and safe for workers...

Hazard Checklist: Housekeeping

Checklist provided by the California State Compensation Insurance Fund to help contractors avoid accidents and injuries associated with poor housekee...

PESO: Hazard Identification

Brief description of how to identify a potential hazard before an accident happens. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access t...

PESO: Accident Investigation

Brief description of the importance of accident and incident investigations and the distinction between the two. Part of a collection. Click on the 'c...

CPWR Technical Report: Analysis of Work-Related Safety & Health Hazards of Unrepresented Workers in the Iron Working Industry

This study looked at the work-related safety and health hazards of unrepresented workers in the iron working industry. Interviews were with 87 non-uni...

CPWR Return on Investment Calculator

The ROI Calculator is designed to help employers evaluate the financial impact of new equipment introduced to improve safety. The site includes exampl...