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Guide to revisions in scaffolding standards, safety meeting outlines, documents related to construction safety. Underground gas main explosions. Jobsite safety handbook. Safety requirements for Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Explosives. Safety meeting outlines. PPE in construction. OSHA Fatal Facts related to construction.
Discusses OSHA citations of the GC with violations of safety performed by subcontractor employees
Recommendations to control safety hazards related to storm cleanup activities
This is a collection of files from the annual Best Practices Workshops of the COAA
Safety program for working on bridges containing lead-coated surfaces
Document provide advice on construction safety topics for Alberta, Canada
Publications, hazard alerts, & industry data related to construction worker safety
Fatality investigation reports of incidents where construction work activities resulted in the deaths of workers
A resource document for instructors of occupational safety and health in construction
Statistics and safety and health resources concerning the construction industry
Chart links diseases and construction job tasks
Checklist of safety items that should be observed at construction job sites
3 page form for conducting job site safety inspections
Bi-monthly newsletter that provides contractors with updates regarding safety, regulatory and technical issues
55 page document created by a school district for any school repair or construction projects
Technical resources and databases related to construction safety and health
Series of articles on construction safety management
A series of documents related to contractor safety and risk management practices
General recommendations and accepted safety practices for the home building industry
The goal of preplanning is to reduce hazards, which will minimize disruption, increase efficiency, and lower costs
OSHA and National Electric Code requirements as they affect job sites
Use pre-job safety planning to help control job site safety hazards
Technical resources related to occupational safety and health in general construction
Training for workers employing real-life safety situations
An example of a form for certification of contractor's responsibilities for safety and environmental compliance
Example of a policy of environmental requirements at construction sites
Applies to safety hazards to debris collection and removal crews
Apply to debris collection and removal crews operating dredging, lifting, separating, sweeping, and hauling equipment
Health and safety in refurbishment involving demolition and structural instability
Student manual in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards associated with electrical work
Training materials, checklists, lessons learned and much more on construction safety
Following are some examples of the little things to look at, and areas to explore when preplanning the work
How US Dept of Defense construction safety requirements differ from OSHA
Guidelines for engineering controls to reduce highway asphalt fumes at the source
Hazards that apply to inspectors, engineers/hydrologists, mechanics, and construction response and recovery workers
Handbook of minimum safe work practices and regulations for residential construction
The foreman is a grossly underutilized resource when it comes to managing safety effectively on the construction site
Outlines the minimum safe work practices & regulations related to residential construction
Eliminate problems in hauling landscape materials by proper loading and securing
LOTO standard that defines a comprehensive safety program
Technical field manual for earthmoving equipment operations - limited safety materials (pdf)
Technical field manual for paving operations - limited safety materials
Instruction Guide designed to supplement existing health and safety training programs
Includes safety requirements within the manual such as lighting, signs and traffic control
Example of elements for conducting a new construction employee safety orientation
Articles, safety bulletins, etc. related to the construction industry
What OSHA inspectors look for when inspecting demolition sites
Fact sheet outlines OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment in construction
Describes guidelines for worker safety during work with scaffolds near overhead power lines
Renovation can adversely impact Indoor Air Quality in occupied building areas
Controls for use of metal-reinforced hydraulic hoses or aerial bucket trucks near power lines
Workers are potentially exposed to lead during work on bridges or other structures such as tanks
Issues and Ideas
Actions to prevent indoor air pollution when remodeling
Includes hazards incurred during initial entry into previously flooded areas
Jobsite hazards related to removing flooded vehicles after a storm
Jobsite hazards related to removing animal and bodily remains after a natural disaster
Safety audit for the residential wood framing industry
Jobsite hazards related to restoring downed phone/cable lines
Jobsite hazards related to restoring water and sewer services after a storm
A guideline that addresses the specific safety and health concerns and issues affecting contractors
Reducing accidents from falls, electrical, struck by, and caught in on construction sites
Safety requirements for Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Explosives
Contractors working on the locks, canals and channels are required to follow these safety requirements
Revision of the construction industry safety standards addressing steel erection
Explanations of OSHA construction regulations
Safe practices that should be used by masons to reduce exposure to silicosis
Applies to crews responsible for removing sand and sludge that occur after floods
Fact sheet outlines fall protection requirements for floor and wall openings at construction sites
Jobsite hazards related to siting and establishing temporary housing facilities after a disaster
Foremen have to be able to utilize some basic management skills
Notes on a Pioneer in Occupational Safety and Health
The key for a safety program in a Tilt-Up firm is a site-specific safety plan
Covers multiple aspects of job site safety
Safety bulletin outlines safe operating procedures for the use of pneumatic nail guns
Materials for safety and health in the construction industry
Western Australia requirements for construction safety in hot weather
It makes sense to ensure women are properly equipped, from work pants to protective gloves to even tools with grips
Data from many different sources on the nature and prevalence of work-related injuries, illnesses
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Construction / Construction Ergonomics
Construction work & work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Construction / Construction Safety
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
Construction / Dig Safe Contacts
Call before you dig contact information to locate underground utility lines
Construction / OSHA Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
Construction / Publications
Periodicals and publications related to the construction industry
Construction / Risk Management
Risk management and insurance related issues in the construction industry
Construction / Work Zone Safety
Best practices for minimizing delay & enhancing safety in highway construction
Disaster Response / Checklists
Emergency preparedness checklists, bomb threat checklists
Equipment Safety / Crane-Hoist Safety
Crane and hoist safety program materials
Equipment Safety / Ladder-Platform Safety
Ladder and work platform safety
Equipment Safety / Welding Safety
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Geology - Soil Mechanics / Excavation Safety
Resources on excavation and trenching safety requirements
Legal / Construction Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to the construction industry
Safety / Explosive Safety
Technical materials on explosives, blasting agents and detonators
Safety / Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources
Safety / PPE
Workplace Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programs
Safety / Spanish
Safety bulletins, handouts and materials in Spanish
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