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Inspect, Follow Up to Reduce Risks

Describes the importance of routine safety inspections and follow-up reports in improving safety, based on the study of a specific construction site....

Hand Tools Training Guide

Training on hand tools, including items such as how to select the proper tool, dangers of using incorrect tools, and maintenance of tools – includes...

The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction,  Final Report on the 2014 & 2015 Safety Stand‐Downs

This CPWR report analyzes data from OSHA's database of participants who received certificates during the 2015 Falls Stand-down. Many more companies an...

Stop Construction Falls

This online PowerPoint by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville's Construction Industry Research and Policy Center is part of a major national camp...

Getting the most out of the IUOE Toolbox Talks

Toolbox talks have been the main tool for communicating safety information on construction jobs for decades. Unfortunately, there has been little res...

Trenches & Excavations case study

A case study of a laborer dying in a trenching cave-in, including preventative measures. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to ac...

Overview of Toolbox Talks on Ergonomics Developed by Washington University in St. Louis

This overviews provides a background on how Washington University in St. Louis developed this series of six toolbox talks on ergonomics. It also descr...

Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction

This OSHA guidance document reviews the common sources of airborne silica in construction work and methods to reduce worker exposure....

Working with Epoxy Resin Systems in Construction - Best Practices Guide to Skin Protection

The purpose of this guide is to help contractors protect construction workers from the hazards posed by epoxy resin systems. The guide focuses on prev...

Understanding the new OSHA standards for Silica dust in the construction industry

To help the industry better understand and comply with the new OSHA standards for Silica dust, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training...