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Controlling Silica Dust from Handheld and Stand-Mounted Drills
Crystalline silica dust poses a serious health hazard for construction workers who use handheld and stand-mounted drills on materials containing silica. Small silica particles can caus [...]
Controlling Silica Dust Exposure from Stationary Masonry Saws
Working with materials containing crystalline silica can present serious health hazards for construction workers. Cutting concrete, bricks, pavers, and blocks on stationary masonry saw [...]
Traffic Lanes and Personnel Safety Zones in Marine Cargo Handling
The handling of cargo in marine terminals is essential for global trade, but it poses significant safety risks to the workers involved. Workers risk being struck by the various moving [...]
Preventing and Responding to Avian Influenza Outbreaks
Outbreaks of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, pose serious risks to the health and safety of workers who handle infected birds or poultry. With highly pathogenic strains li [...]
Reducing Risks of Tick-Borne Diseases for Outdoor Workers
Tick-borne diseases are a growing threat, with over 50,000 cases reported yearly in the United States and many more going unreported. Outdoor workers face an elevated risk of exposure [...]
OSHA’s New Rules for Electronic Injury Reporting
Workplace injuries and illnesses are an unfortunate reality across many industries. To better understand these incidents and protect America's workers, the Occupational Safety and Heal [...]