Excavator Operator Sinks In Mud
A shortcut along the edge of a gravel-pit pond proved deadly for the owner of an excavating company hired to dig test holes for a client who was evaluating the site for potential construction.
Cold Water Immersion Kills Crabber
On a November night, a crab fishing boat was off British Columbia?s north coast. The crew members were re-baiting a crab pot on deck when the vessel took a port turn.
Cotton Swab Use Goes Too Far
A Canadian coroner is warning people about the overuse of cotton swabs after a Montreal man died following an ear infection last year.
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 [...]
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.
Doctor Kills Nurse, Self
A 37-year-old nurse was killed at work by a doctor.
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 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 Injury Statistics GallerySeven Statistics on Injury Statistics
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Seven Statistics on Injury Statistics
Insurance companies estimate that more than $61 billion per year [...]
Does This Worker Have a Reportable Injury? GalleryDoes This Worker Have a Reportable Injury?
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Does This Worker Have a Reportable Injury?
You don't need an OSHA 300 for an injury that requires only first aid.
How to Demonstrate the Value of an OHS Management System
OSHA is talking about adopting a rule requiring employers to [...]
White Paper on Injury and Illness Prevention Program GalleryWhite Paper on Injury and Illness Prevention Program
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White Paper on Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Retrieved from: American Industrial Hygiene Association The Occupational Safety and [...]
Quick Cost Savings Statement: The Value of Safety and Health
Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration If you could [...]
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