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CPSC, Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard

The recalled air compressors are used to provide air to divers.The air compressor’s components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. T...

CPWR Technical Report: Analysis and Control of Crane and Aerial Lift Hazards

This research paper expands upon the 1993 book Crane Hazards and their Prevention to examine some of the major hazards on cranes and aerial lifts and...

Fire and Explosion Deaths in Construction

A presentation on the causes of fatal fires and explosions in construction including the trades involved and the trend....

CPSC, Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard

The generator’s fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazar...

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Extension cords should be kept free of entrapments and entanglements to prevent damaging the cords. Wrapping cords around metal structures poses a ser...

Construction Design Safety in the Marketplace

This report presents an overview of the financial impact of the failure to address construction safety at the time of design or construction planning...

Conducting Effective Tailgate Trainings

This report presents the results of an evaluation of the BuildSafe California Project, which was designed to help contractors to conduct more effectiv...

California Hazard Alert - Diesel Engine Exhaust

Brochure explaining the health hazards associated with exposure to diesel engine exhaust, how to identify if you are at risk, and how to reduce exposu...

Immigrant Construction Workers and Safety and Health in South Florida

Study of south Florida immigrant construction workers: demographics, incomes, safety conditions on the job, and employer treatment. The study looked...

CPSC, Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Recall of Venmar CES Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators sold under several brands between January 1991 and July 2007. The units can overheat...