A link to the OSHA Respiratory Protection Program Advisor, a web-based tool to help owners and contractors assess how respiratory protection regulatio...
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...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Silica reviews the hazards of silica, the building materials that contain silica, the tasks that expose workers and the meth...
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....