Carbon monoxide given off by fuel powered equipment can be deadly; enclosed spaces with such equipment in use must be vented to the outside....
Case summary of an accident in a produce warehouse in which a worker had his leg severed when struck by a forklift prong....
A short guide on how to minimize risk to one’s hands, eyes, ears and lungs while operating a jackhammer....
Steps to take to stay safe while working outside during a lightning storm....
A summary of typical ergonomic hazards commonly encountered by each of the construction trades....
Article offers a brief guide to the types of available respirators as classified by NIOSH and which hazards each is designed to address....
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Lyme disease focuses on construction workers who work outdoors, especially in the Northeast, and their risk of contracting L...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Noise and Hearing Loss describes the noise levels generated by construction equipment and steps to reduce the risk of hearin...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Lead Poisoning describes potentially dangerous lead exposure in construction and how workers can avoid such exposure. Click...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Fumes and Gases describes the exposures created by welding, cutting and burning and the health effects they cause. It also r...