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Publisher: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes 
 News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Safety and Health Topics: Tularemia
Information about prevention and control of this infectious disease, "also known as 'rabbit fever' or 'deer fly fever.' It is caused by the Francisella tularensis bacterium." Provides details about applicable OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, disease recognition, tularemia as a possible bioterrorism agent, diagnosis and treatment materials, and related resources. From the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/tularemia/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Mammals, Terrorism Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Teen Workers
This site provides "teen worker safety and health information," as well as facts about teenager rights and responsibilities while working. Includes focus areas for restaurant and agriculture workers and sections for employers, parents, teenagers, and educators. Provides an overview of potential hazards and links to related resources, including materials in Spanish. From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Labor, Law by Subject Last updated Jan 21, 2004 Safety and Health Topics: Poultry Processing
"This page addresses the hazards in the poultry processing industry," including respiratory issues from exposure to dusts and ammonia, hazards associated with machinery, and ergonomic problems. Discusses personal protective equipment, machine safety measures, OSHA compliance, and related topics. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poultryprocessing/ Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Safety and Health Topics: Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Presents Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that apply to the pulp and paper industry, hazards in pulp and paper mills (such as machinery, carbon systems used to adsorb vapors, and hearing loss) and possible solutions, and links to related information. From the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/pulppaper/ Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work Last updated Mar 16, 2005 OSHA Assistance for the Wood Products Industry
"The wood products industry includes some of the most dangerous occupations in the United States." This Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) site provides information about OSHA standards related to the industry, statistical data about occupational injuries, and links to OSHA pages on sawmills, wood dust, woodworking, logging, and related safety and health information. From the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/woodproducts/ Topics: Agriculture, Industries, Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Safety and Health Topics: Cotton Dust
Health and safety resources on the dust that "is often present in the air during cotton handling and processing." Discusses Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for cotton dust in yarn manufacturing, textile and weaving operations, and related industries. Provides information about hazards of cotton dust and possible solutions and links to related health and safety topics. From the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cottondust/ Topics: Business, Industries, Jobs & Work Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Safety and Health Topics: Molds and Fungi
Workplace safety information about indoor air quality concerns related to molds and fungi, including applicable OSHA standards, associated health effects, detection, and control and cleanup. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/molds/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution Last updated Oct 18, 2005 OSHA Fact Sheet: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Overview of the harms associated with breathing carbon monoxide (CO), a "poisonous, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas." Discusses occupations where there may be risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, what to do if you think someone has been poisoned, prevention tips for employers and employees, applicable OSHA standards, and sources for more information. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/carbonmonoxide-factsheet.pdf Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Safety and Health Topics: Dry Cleaning
Collection of material from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about occupational hazards "associated with drycleaning processes, including chemical, fire, and ergonomic hazards." Includes the OSHA standards, how to recognize dry cleaning hazards, examples of possible solutions, and links to related material. Also includes a guide to reducing worker exposure to perchloroethylene (PERC), a potential human carcinogen, and the "most commonly used dry cleaning solvent." http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/drycleaning/ Topics: Home & Housing, Jobs & Work Last updated Jun 19, 2006 OSHA Assistance for the Pyrotechnics Industry
This site describes "common hazards and solutions found in the pyrotechnics industry. The pages address two sectors in the pyrotechnics industry: retail sales of fireworks and fireworks display." Topics include display and storage of fireworks, fire codes, best practices, permits, and more. Includes video clips and a safety tips poster. From the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/pyrotechnic/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Jobs & Work Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Safety and Health Topics: Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety
"Moving large, heavy loads [using cranes, derricks, and hoists] is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries. ... There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators ... and for workers in proximity to them. This page is a starting point for finding information about these devices," OSHA standards, and hazards and solutions. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cranehoistsafety/ Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work, Public Health & Safety Last updated Apr 3, 2008 Teen Summer Job Safety
Tips for teen health and safety for construction, landscaping, life guarding, parks and recreation, restaurant, and farming jobs. Topics include on-the-job hazards (such as noise on construction sites and exhaust at drive-through restaurant windows), and recommendations to prevent injury from excessive heat for outdoor jobs. Also includes rights and responsibilities of teen workers and general tips on safe driving. In English and Spanish. From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/summerjobs/ Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Jul 14, 2008 |
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