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World Cancer Day

Today is World Cancer Day. Around the world, 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year, and the number is expected to increase due to t...

Toolbox Talk: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome addresses the risks associated with repetitive motion. The resource includes a brief case example, ste...

Toolbox Talk: Nail Gun Safety

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Nail Gun Safety addresses the risks associated with operating nail guns. The resource includes a brief case example, steps to...

Toolbox Talk: Power Saws

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Power Saws addresses the risks associated with operating power saws. The resource includes a brief case example, steps to pre...

Toolbox Talk: Shift Work, Long Work Hours, and Fatigue

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Shift Work, Long Work Hours and Fatigue addresses risks associated with fatigued workers. The resource includes a brief case...

Chemical Safety, Health Care Costs and the Affordable Care Act

This article provides an overview of chemical use and regulation in the United States and makes a case for passing the Chemical Safety Improvement Act...

Examining Safety Culture/Climate: A Workshop Report

This workshop, held June 11–12, 2013 in Washington, DC, was jointly conducted by CPWR, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NI...

Recall of Festool Plunge Cut Circular Saw

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled the Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw because the plunge lock can engage when not intended...

Construction Dust

This factsheet from the Health and Safety Executive of the United Kingdom tells employers what they need to know to prevent or adequately control co...