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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...

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....

Dry Cutting & Grinding is Risky Business

Brochure on New Jersey’s probation on dry cutting, the risks and precautions. Produced by the Department of Health and Senior Services....

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...

CPSC, Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled by DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards

The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers....

CPSC, Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard

The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the “OFF” position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or el...

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...