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  • Field superintendent falls through a skylight opening (Spanish)

    Spanish language summary of a fatal incident in which aa site superintendent was killed when he fell through a 5' by 6' skylight opening
    Washington — Case Report — 10/2/2006 — 0 Views

  • Flooding Fatal Injury Facts

    Fact sheet about occupational hazards that can occur during floods. Prevention tips are provided.
    New York — Case Report — 10/2/2006 — 6 Views

  • Flooding Fatal Injury Facts - Spanish

    Spanish fact sheet about occupational hazards that can occur during floods. Prevention tips are provided. Informacion "FACE" sobre las inundaciones.
    New York — Case Report — 10/2/2006 — 0 Views

  • Physical risk factors and controls for musculoskeletal disorders in construction trades.

    Adoption of the Washington State Ergonomics Rule in 2000 initiated seven different demonstration projects in nine high-risk construction trades. The Ergonomics Rule was repealed in 2003, however valuable cooperative field research was conducted in construction prior to rule dissolution.
    Washington — Journal Article — 10/1/2006 — 0 Views

  • Methylene Chloride

    Factsheet describes how exposure occurs, in what industries, and the potential health effects of exposure. The factsheet also provides advice on minimizing exposure at the workplace, including use of safer alternatives (when available).
    California — Brochure — 10/1/2006 — 0 Views

  • Occupational Pesticide Injury and Illness Surveillance in Michigan, 2005

    Recognizing the extent of pesticide use in Michigan, in 2001 MDCH joined other NIOSH-funded states to institute an occupational pesticide illness and injury surveillance program. The intent of this surveillance was to identify the occurrence of adverse health effects and then intervene to prevent similar events from occurring in the future. More »
    Michigan — Annual Report — 9/30/2006 — 0 Views

  • Side panel installer falls off a ladder (Spanish)

    Spanish language summary of a fatal incident in which a siding installer died after falling 18 ft off an unlevel extension ladder
    Washington — Case Report — 9/13/2006 — 0 Views

  • Siding Installer Falls from Ladder

    Summary of a fatal incident in which a siding installer died after a 28ft fall off an aluminum extension ladder.
    Washington — Case Report — 9/13/2006 — 0 Views

  • Fall Hazards in the Construction Industry

    Fatality statistics about and prevention methods for falls in construction
    Washington — Technical Report — 9/8/2006 — 0 Views

  • Stilts injuries in construction.

    The Construction Industry is at high risk for sustaining work-related injuries and illnesses (Bonauto, et al 3; Leigh, et al 201; Okun, et al 302; NIOSH 240). Workers face many hazards such as a dynamic, temporary and changing worksite; working at heights; using power tools; and lifting heavy and awkward materials. While various trades often share the same evolving space, all must take responsibility for ensuring a safe workplace.
    Washington — Journal Article — 9/1/2006 — 0 Views
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