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  • Driver of a Semi-Tractor Pulling Twin Trailers Fatally Injured in Single Vehicle Crash (08KY029)

    In the spring of 2008, a 40-year-old tractor-trailer driver died after his vehicle left the interstate highway, crashed, and was engulfed in flames. The tractor drifted over the fog line and rumble strip onto the right shoulder, began to skid and left the highway. The tractor slid through the grass beside the roadway, struck a concrete culvert, sideswiped a small tree and then hit a large tree head-on. More »
    Kentucky — Case Report — 5/29/2009 — 25 Views

  • Impacts of Conventional Pesticide Use on Worker Health

    Powerpoint presentation by CDPH physician Rupali Das presented at the “Safer Alternatives for Pest Control in Agriculture: Making the Public Health Case for Change” Conference jointly sponsored by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, and the University of California (UC) Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM).
    California — Other — 5/28/2009 — 5 Views

  • Occupational Health in Oregon

    A technical report about worker health in the state from the Oregon Occupational Public Health Program. The occupational health indicators that Oregon generates are a small portion of their surveillance activities; this report was intended to provide a broader perspective on occupational health issues. The report includes sections on workforce characteristics, fatal and non-fatal injuries, toxic exposures, occupational diseases, and special populations. More »
    Oregon — Technical Report — 5/26/2009 — 150 Views

  • Construction Machinery Fatalities

    Fatality statistics about and prevention methods for construction machinery in Washington from 1998 - 2008.
    Washington — Other — 5/20/2009 — 0 Views

  • Crane Operator Falls While Descending Crane

    Summary of fatal incident in which a crane operator fell about 70 feet down an elevator shaft while trying to descend the tower crane he was operating.
    Washington — Case Report — 5/20/2009 — 0 Views

  • Burn Injuries in Teen Restaurant Workers

    One-page safety sheet includes case briefs and prevention of burn injuries and deaths that may occur among teenagers working in a restaurant setting.
    Oklahoma — Brochure — 5/15/2009 — 77 Views

  • Safety in Eating and Drinking Establishments

    One-page safety sheet includes case briefs and prevention of burn injuries and deaths that may occur among workers in restaurants.
    Oklahoma — Brochure — 5/15/2009 — 77 Views

  • Coal Truck Driver Dies in Rollover After Tire on Trailer Fails

    Tractor-trailer driver who was hauling coal, died when a rear outer tire on the trailer failed.
    Kentucky — Case Report — 5/12/2009 — 25 Views

  • An assessment of metal recycling worker lead exposure associated with cutting uncoated new steel scrap

    Publication by Zhu J, Depersis R, Pavelchak N, London M, Gibson AM, Franko E of the New York State Department of Health. Publicationw as published in J Occup Environ Hyg in 2009.
    New York — Journal Article — 5/10/2009 — 6 Views

  • Confined Space Awareness Training: Preventing Deaths and Injuries to Public Workers

    Training module developed by New York State Department of Health. This training module was developed to provide supervisors and workers with information on how to prevent fatal injuries while working in confined spaces. The training is brief, can be easily delivered and provides materials designed to help prevent these injuries from occurring.
    New York — Other — 5/10/2009 — 0 Views
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