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Toolbox : Ladder Extends 3 Feet Above Landings

Describes the OSHA rules for use of a portable ladder to access an upper landing surface – the side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the land...

CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders

Louisville recalling industrial ladders sold from November 2004 through June 2005 because the rungs could break....

Examining Safety Culture/Climate: A Workshop Report

This workshop, held June 11–12, 2013 in Washington, DC, was jointly conducted by CPWR, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NI...

Protecting Yourself During a Dirty Bomb Response

This is a training tool is an awareness-level health and safety resource for "skilled support personnel" who will participate in a dirty bomb response...

Fall Prevention Training Guide A Lesson Plan for Employers

This guidance by OSHA is an excellent compilation of materials that employers can use to train their workers to prevent falls. The document includes t...

Arrested because he buckled up!

A case study of an elevator mechanic who fell but was saved by his fall protection equipment....

Kentucky FACE Report:Temporary Electrician Helper Steps into Unguarded Elevator Shaft and Dies

On July 16, 2014, a 34-year-old temporary electrician helper was laying out light fixtures to be installed in a commercial construction project when h...

Green and Healthy Jobs - A Presentation based on a report of the same name by Helen Chen

This presentation is based on the report on Green and Healthy jobs by Helen Chen....

Preventing Falls from Ladders in Construction

Presentation that reflect information in the training program -- Preventing Falls from Ladders in Construction: A Guide to Training Site Supervisors...

Preventing Falls from Ladders in Construction: A Guide to Training Site Supervisors

Research results and information that site supervisors should be aware of to prevent ladder accidents on construction sites....