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Lightning

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Lightning addresses the hazards associated with working outdoors when lightning is present, how to avoid being struck, and w...

Save Your Skin

A handout with illustrations discussing precautions to protect your hands, including items such as how to wash, how to remove gloves and what soap to...

Silica Alert

A NIOSH national alert to warn workers involved in rock drilling that they may be at risk for developing silicosis, including an explanation of what s...

Children of Construction Workers at Increased Risk of Lead Poisoning

An article describing the increased incidence of lead exposure in children whose parents work with lead and steps that can be taken to decrease the ex...

Preventing Worker Deaths and Injuries from Falls Through Skylights and Roof Openings

Case studies of workers who have fallen through skylights and roof openings, and recommendations on ways to avoid injuries and deaths from these falls...

Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes

An alert on steps that can be taken to reduce injuries and deaths from traffic related crashes, focused on drivers and employers of drivers who work e...

Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined Spaces

This alert presents case studies of deaths in confined spaces and provides information on how to avoid injuries and deaths in them....

Control of Drywall Sanding Dust Exposures

Describes the risks of exposure to dust and silica while sanding and steps that can be taken to lessen the risks through environmental controls....

Fall Protection Systems: Harnesses

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Fall-Protection Harnesses describes the need for fall protection harnesses, how to select and use them. Click on the followi...

Bright Idea #4 : The "Binford Crab" Clamp

Describes a new tool that can be used to lift and hold heavy, metal pieces as they are welded together, making the job safer and more efficient. It is...