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OSHA
Silica Topic Page
External Link: http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/silicacrystalline/index.html
Asbestos
NIOSH Asbestos
Topic Page
NIOSH publications on asbestos, other asbestos resources and links
Asbestos Bibliography
(revised)—September, 1997
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 97-162
Compendium of NIOSH research and recommendations on asbestos.
OSHA
Asbestos Topic Page
External Link: http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/asbestos/index.html
Carbon Monoxide
NIOSH Carbon Monoxide
Hazards Topic Page
Provides a listing of CO-related NIOSH publications, as well
as recommendations for employers and equipment users, tool rental companies,
and tool manufacturers.
NIOSH Alert:
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Small Gasoline Powered Engines
and Tools
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 96-118
 En Español
Guidance for prevention of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings resulting from
widespread use of small gasoline-powered engines and tools in enclosed
or confined spaces.
Electrocution
NIOSH Traumatic
Injury Topic Pages: Electrical Safety
Extensive list of NIOSH publications on electrical safety/electrocution.
NIOSH Alert:
Request for Assistance in Preventing Fatalities of Workers Who Contact
Electrical Energy
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 87-103
Includes recommendations that can be used to help save the lives of workers
who contact electrical energy. Recent incidents have shown that electrocution
victims can be revived if immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
or defibrillation is provided.
NIOSH Alert: Preventing
Electrocutions by Undetected Feedback Electrical Energy Present in Power
Lines
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 88-104
Describes cases of workers who died as a result of feedback electrical
energy. Evaluation of these cases identified three areas of concern: (1)
training in proper electrical procedures, (2) verification that power
lines are deenergized before work is performed on them, and (3) detection
of feedback electrical energy.
NIOSH Alert: Preventing
Electrocutions During Work with Scaffolds Near Overhead Power Lines
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 91-110
Describes 13 deaths that occurred when workers erected or moved scaffolds
that came into contact with energized overhead power lines, or when they
contacted overhead power lines while using conductive tools or materials
from scaffolds. Includes recommendations for situations where scaffolds
and conductive tools or materials are used near overhead power lines.
NIOSH Alert: Preventing
Electrocutions of Crane Operators and Crew Members Working Near Overhead
Power Lines
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 95-108
En Español
Describes five cases (six electrocutions) that resulted from the hazards
of operating cranes near overhead power lines and makes recommendations
for preventing similar incidents.
NIOSH Alert: Preventing
Electrocutions of Workers Using Portable Metal Ladders Near Overhead Power
Lines
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 89-110
En Español
Describes six deaths that occurred because portable aluminum ladders,
which conduct electrical current, came in contact with energized overhead
power lines. If nonconductive ladders had been used instead, or if safe
working clearances had been maintained, these deaths might have been prevented.
Falls
NIOSH
Traumatic Injury Topic Pages: Falls
Extensive list of NIOSH publications on falls from elevations.
Alert: Preventing
Worker Injuries and Deaths Caused by Falls From Suspension Scaffolds
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 92-108
Fatal falls can occur as a result of defective scaffold equipment, improper
installation or operation, improper training of workers, or a failure
to use appropriate personal fall protection equipment. This Alert describes
five incidents resulting in six deaths caused by falls from suspension
scaffolds.
Preventing Falls
and Electrocutions During Tree Trimming
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 92-106
En Español
Many tree trimmers and their employers may lack training and knowledge
of OSHA standards and/or may be unaware of the risk posed by inadequate
or improper safety procedures and equipment. This Alert describes eight
incidents involving five electrocutions and three fatal falls of tree
trimmers.
OSHA
Fall Protection Topic Page
External Link: http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/fallprotection/index.html
Confined Spaces
A Guide to Safety in...Confined Spaces
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 87-113
( PDFonly (22 pg. 328
KB))
Information on confined spaces and their hazards, and specific safe work
practices for testing, monitoring, and ventilating the atmosphere; isolation
of energy sources (lockout-tagout); respirators; standby/rescue; and addressing
general physical hazards such as temperature extremes, engulfment hazards,
slick surfaces, and noise. Checklist for confined space entry included.
NIOSH Alert:
Request for Assistance in Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined
Spaces
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 86-110
Describes hazards faced by workers and rescuers who enter confined spaces,
including summary case reports of eight fatal incidents. In each case
there was lack of recognition of the hazards; lack of testing, evaluation,
and monitoring; and lack of planned rescue procedures. Includes recommendations
for addressing these problems.
Workers Deaths
in Confined Spaces
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 94-103
Provides a summary of surveillance findings and the full text of investigative
case reports from 423 incidents in which 480 workers died. These incidents
and investigations occurred between December 1983 and September 1993.
OSHA
Confined Spaces Topic Page
External Link: http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/confinedspaces/index.html
Chemical Hazards/ Hazardous Waste
NIOSH Pocket
Guide to Chemical Hazards
Source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes
for workers, employers, and occupational health professionals.
International
Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)
Summarizes essential health and safety information on chemicals for their
use at the "shop floor" level by workers and employers in factories, agriculture,
construction and other work places.
NIOSH
Chemical Safety Topic Page
Includes NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, NIOSH Manual of Analytical
Methods(NMAM), information on Material Safety Data Sheets, more...
Occupational
Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards
Summarizes information on permissible exposure limits, chemical and physical
properties, and health hazards.
NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA:
Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site
Activities
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 85-115
Presents an overview of all aspects of safety and health protection at
hazardous waste sites.
A
Model Medical Surveillance Program For Persons in Hazardous Waste Operations
Describes a standardized medical surveillance program for a company engaged
in hazardous waste operations at multiple locations in North America.
Acute Exposure Guideline
Levels (AEGLs)
EPA web site describes dangers from exposure to airborne chemicals and
recommends guideline levels for short-term exposures to airborne hazardous
substances.
External Link: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/aegl/
OSHA
Hazardous Waste Topic Page
External Link: http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/hazardouswaste/index.html
Stuctural Hazards
NIOSH Alert: Preventing
Injuries and Deaths of Fire Fighters due to Structural Collapse
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 99-146
En Español
Includes 10 essential steps to minimize the risk of injury and death to
fire fighters during structural fire fighting, OSHA and NFPA standards,
case studies, and additional recommendations.
Mechanical Hazards
NIOSH Alert:
Preventing Injuries and Deaths from Skid Steer Loaders
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 98-117
Describes six deaths involving skid steer loaders and recommends methods
for preventing similar incidents.
NIOSH Alert:
Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Workers Who Operate or Work Near Forklifts
(DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 2001-109
Describes seven incidents resulting in the deaths of seven workers who
were either operating or working near forklifts. In each incident, the
deaths could have been prevented by using proper safety procedures and
equipment and by following the provisions of the OSHA standards.
Mining
NIOSH
Safety and Health Topic: Emergency Rescue and Response in Mining
Information on implementing realistic training simulations and improving
the technology used for rescue, exploration, recovery, firefighting, and
evacuation operations in mines.
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