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Publisher: U.S. Department of Labor, 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 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 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 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 |
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