A link to the OSHA Confined Spaces Advisor 1.1, a free download to help owners and contractors assess how confined space regulations apply to their pr...
Describes a lightweight pipe-wrench stand that holds one wrench in place while another is used, for 2-wrench jobs. Reduces ergonomic stress. Part of a...
Workers developed a post and bracket system to form a safety railing around a construction hole, which can be easily taken down and replaced when acce...
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....