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Electricity and Tree Care Work: A Deadly Combination

Contact with electricity is one of the leading causes of death for tree care workers. This OSHA information booklet describes fatal incidents and how...

NIOSH Aerial Lift Test Videos

NIOSH has completed several physical tests in a laboratory setting to evaluate the responses of an aerial lift under different ANSI and OSHA, as well...

Falling Off Ladders Can Kill: Use Them Safely /Las caídas desde escaleras pueden ser mortales

Falls from ladders can be prevented and lives can be saved by following the safe work practices described in this booklet....

OSHA Fact Sheet: Ladder Jack Scaffolds, Supported Scaffolds

A ladder jack scaffold is a system designed to perform activities such as installing building exteriors, trim, and finishes. Contractors widely use la...

Portable Toilet and Sanitation Best Practices for Women in Construction

This fact sheet is intended to alert workers to the OSHA requirements for toilets at construction jobsites, and to suggest employer best practices fo...

EYE PROTECTION: A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE OSHA STANDARD

Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute toolbox talk on eye protection....

Building a Safety Culture: Improving Safety and Health Management in the Construction Industry

This Dodge SmartMarket report updates survey findings of safety culture in the construction industry....

OSHA NOAA Fact Sheet: Lightning Safety When Working Outdoors

This fact sheet provides employers and workers at outdoor worksites with lightning safety recommendations from the Occupational Safety and Health Admi...

OSHA’s Trenching and Excavation Safety

Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Excavati...

OSHA Resource for Development and Delivery of Training to Workers

More than 100 of OSHA’s current standards contain requirements for training. Furthermore, a comprehensive workplace safety program needs to include...