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About the Safety Checklist for Construction

Short guidance for use of safety and health checklist by day laborer safety liaisons (peer trainers). Please click onto the "Day Laborer Health and Sa...

Temporary Worker Initiative Bulletin No. 4 - Safety and Health Training

This is part of a series of guidance documents developed under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Temporary Worker Initi...

STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves STIHL model HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers. “STIHL” and “HSA 65” are printed on the side of the battery compartmen...

Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687. The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even...

The Day Laborers' Health and Safety Workbook - English

This interactive workbook is based on OSHA 10-hour hazard awareness training for construction workers, includes participatory activities for trainees,...

OSHA Construction Industry Digest

This updated informational booklet is intended to provide an overview of frequently used OSHA standards in the Construction industry. Employers and em...

Guidebook on Prevention of Mosquito Breeding: Section B, Chapter 3, Construction Sites

The government of Singapore developed a Guidebook on Prevention of Mosquito Breeding in response to an outbreak of Dengue, which is carried by the sam...

OSHA-NIOSH Fact Sheet: Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus.

OSHA and NIOSH have developed interim guidance for protecting outdoor workers and others from exposure to mosquito-borne infections, including Zika vi...

KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves all model years 2015 and 2016 UXV 450i, UXV 450i LE and UXV 450i Turf models. The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the...

Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam’s Club

This recall involves Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold in a package of four. The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posin...