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World Trade Center New Employee Orientation

An in-depth training program for new employees at the World Trade Center Site, covering topics such as PPE wear, hazards of the site and emergency pro...

The first line of defense from cave-ins: The Competent Person

Discusses the role of the competent person in preventing cave-ins as well as details of inspections that should be completed and discipline for not fo...

Keeping Workers Safe During Hurricane Sandy Cleanup and Recovery

This OSHA Factsheet from November 2012 reviews the potential hazards posed to workers cleaning up the damage from Hurricane Sandy and recommends prote...

Excavation Safety

A presentation on the excavation standard, overview of soil mechanics and recognition of excavation hazards. Part of a collection....

Fall Hazard Identification and Control Audit of the Aria Building, City Center Project, Las Vegas Nevada

The fall hazard audit of the Aria building included evaluation of 8 of the buildings floors. The rationale for floor selection was to select a sample...

Fall Hazard Identification and Control Audit of the Mandarin Building, City Center Project, Las Vegas Nevada

The fall hazard audit of the Mandarin building included evaluation of 8 of the building's floors. The rationale for floor selection was to select a sa...

Worksite Assessment Team Site Visit Report for City Center and Cosmopolitan Construction Projects, Las Vegas Nevada

The worksite assessment was conducted in response to work-related fatalities. The primary purpose of the visit was to better understand safety managem...

Ready Mixed Concrete Truck Drivers: Work-Related Hazards and Recommendations for Controls

An in-depth report on the hazards faced by ready-mix concrete drivers, statistics and suggestions for improving their health and safety....

Hazard Alert: Plan. Provide. Train. Prevent Fall Injuries & Deaths

This hazard alert presents specific examples of construction workers who were seriously injured or died from skull fractures from work-related falls a...

OSHA Fact Sheet: Ladder Jack Scaffolds, Supported Scaffolds

A ladder jack scaffold is a system designed to perform activities such as installing building exteriors, trim, and finishes. Contractors widely use la...