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Urgent Safety Alert (2008/006): Scissor Lift Failure

Alert issued by the Kier Group concerning an accident on one of their sites involving a 1999 model Skyjack type 8841 Scissor Lift MEWP that collapsed...

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...

Fall Protection: Misconceptions & Myths; Working Within the OSHA System

Article that examines common misconceptions, focusing on OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces, and Subpart I, PPE; 29 CFR 1926 Subpart...

Workplace Solutions: Control of Hazardous Dust During Tuckpointing

A NIOSH Workplace Solutions that summarizes a NIOSH study on exposure hazards when tuckpointing and methods to control the dust....

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...

CPSC, Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

The extension or “fly” section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers...

CPSC, DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers....

CPSC, New Danger Label Required on All Portable Generators

Unanimous decision by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to require manufacturers of portable generators to warn consumers of carbon m...