Sheet Metal Work Led to Asbestos Exposure
At the age of 51 a sheet metal worker died of lung cancer. His case was typical of asbestos exposure. He had been exposed during his working career when removing and installing duct work in
On-The-Job Sun Exposure Causes Skin Cancer
A former carpenter died of cancer at age 54. The disease began as skin cancer, caused by excessive exposure to the sun. During his career he was a framer, working on residential buildings. Traumatic injury
Solvent Linked to Suicide
Could exposure to a workplace solvent cause someone to commit suicide? A coroner in Wellington, New Zealand, says it could. He conducted an inquest into the death of a worker in the printing industry who
Asbestos Exposure Kills Mechanic
At the age of 52, a mechanic died of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. He had worked with automotive brake and clutch parts containing asbestos. The workers' compensation authority
Prospecting Helper Dies in Wilderness
A new worker on a mining prospecting job became separated from his companions in the wilderness and died of exposure to the cold.
Maintenance Person Dies After Getting Head Stuck GalleryMaintenance Person Dies After Getting Head Stuck
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Maintenance Person Dies After Getting Head Stuck
Alcohol use may have been a major factor in the suffocation of a general maintenance worker repairing a water leak.
Ferry Pilot Jailed for Fatal Crash
A ferry pilot convicted of manslaughter in connection with a fatal ferry crash in New York Harbor has been sentenced to 18 months' jail...
Doctor Kills Nurse, Self
A 37-year-old nurse was killed at work by a doctor.
Shift-Work Safety Checklist GalleryShift-Work Safety Checklist
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Shift-Work Safety Checklist
Shift-Work Safety Checklist Any supervisor who works in a multiple-shift [...]
Framer Dies of Illness After Injury
A man died after being hospitalized with a back injury from a construction incident, although he died from an unrelated cause.
Heat Stress Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Workers GalleryHeat Stress Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Workers
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Heat Stress Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Workers
It’s important to warn your workers about the different heat-related [...]
Cancer Death From Chemical Exposure? GalleryCancer Death From Chemical Exposure?
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Cancer Death From Chemical Exposure?
A narcotics officer who died of cancer believed that exposure to the toxic products, solvents, and volatiles of the meth labs and drug factories he busted contributed to his death.
How to Avoid Bloodborne Pathogens Citations when Engineering Controls Aren’t Available GalleryHow to Avoid Bloodborne Pathogens Citations when Engineering Controls Aren’t Available
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How to Avoid Bloodborne Pathogens Citations when Engineering Controls Aren’t Available
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (BPS) requires the use of appropriate [...]
Worker’s Second Shock Proves Deadly
A young worker who had been hospitalized for electric shock in a similar incident just three months earlier died when the machine he was operating came in contact with a 14,000-volt power line.
Individual Responsibilities Checklist
Here is a checklist for individual workers that you can [...]
My Safety and Health Checklist GalleryMy Safety and Health Checklist
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My Safety and Health Checklist
This checklist from the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, [...]
New Worker Checklist GalleryNew Worker Checklist
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New Worker Checklist
Are you new here? Use this checklist to make sure [...]
Older Worker Safety Checklist
Use this checklist from OHS Insider to see if your [...]
Construction Worker Falls to His Death
A worker was instructed to mechanically trowel a concrete floor slab on the 30th floor of a building under construction. Instead, he went for a nap on the 29th floor. After his nap, he tried
Utility Workers – Pre-Job Briefings
What’s at Stake? Failure to identify job hazards is a [...]
Heat Stress Hazard Assessment and Control Measures Checklist GalleryHeat Stress Hazard Assessment and Control Measures Checklist
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Heat Stress Hazard Assessment and Control Measures Checklist
Heat Stress Hazard Assessment and Control Measures Checklist Use this [...]
Seven Statistics on Working in Winter GallerySeven Statistics on Working in Winter
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Seven Statistics on Working in Winter
In many parts of North America, winter can pose significant [...]
Seven Statistics on Sudden Cardiac Arrest GallerySeven Statistics on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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Seven Statistics on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition whereby the heart [...]
Seven Statistics on Worker Fatigue GallerySeven Statistics on Worker Fatigue
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Seven Statistics on Worker Fatigue
Fatigue is defined as being in a state of physical [...]
Seven Statistics on Indoor Air Quality
Everything from mold, to cigarette smoke, to chemicals, and even [...]
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