CPWR researcher proposes a national goal of fewer than three deaths per 200 million man-hours of work in the US construction industry. The goal is bas...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Trenches points out the very real dangers of trench collapse that lead to 3 worker deaths a month, on average, in the U.S. T...
Using GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrrupter) outlets can greatly reduce electrocution hazards when working with power tools....
The temporary wiring on a construction site constitutes a significant workplace hazard. Here are some tips to reduce the danger....
Handout with a series of tips on how to avoid being electrocuted by your handheld power tools....
Discussion of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning when using gasoline-powered pressure-washers inside buildings. Poisonings occurred in several cases even...
This fact sheet reviews the hazards associated with skin exposure to chemicals and selecting the appropriate gloves....
A one-page OSHA handout describing workplace eye injuries and eye protection....
An OSHA handout describing Lyme Disease exposures and prevention aimed at outdoor workers....
Exposure to the sun’s UV rays poses a health risk to the eyes and skin of construction workers and others who work outdoors; here’s how to protect...