This web page includes infographics on the four following topics: - Fatal Falls: Small Business & Residential Construction - Fall Protection Saves Lives (lack of access to PFAS) - Preventing … [Read more...] about Infographics for the National Campaign to Prevent Construction Falls
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Municipal Electrician Dies After Falling Out of an Aerial Lift Truck’s Raised Bucket After It was Struck by a Semi-Tractor Trailer — Massachusetts
On June 19, 2012 a 63-year-old male municipal signal operator/electrician (victim) was fatally injured when he fell out of a vehicle-mounted aerial lift’s raised bucket. The victim and one co-worker … [Read more...] about Municipal Electrician Dies After Falling Out of an Aerial Lift Truck’s Raised Bucket After It was Struck by a Semi-Tractor Trailer — Massachusetts
Roadside Responder is Struck by a Box Truck and Dies
On a winter day, a 53-year-old retired fire chief was working for an environmental company to clean up a tractor trailer crash along an interstate. A semi tractor-trailer driver had fallen asleep and … [Read more...] about Roadside Responder is Struck by a Box Truck and Dies
Municipal Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck — Massachusetts
On July 26, 2012, a 53-year-old male municipal police officer (victim) was fatally injured when he was struck by a backing dump truck while performing a traffic detail for a water line replacement … [Read more...] about Municipal Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck — Massachusetts
Construction Flagger Struck and Killed in Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
On a clear, cold, Monday, January 20, 2014, a 36-year-old married flagger entered a two-lane highway with his back toward oncoming traffic and was struck by a 2010 red Toyota Corolla, driven by a 53 … [Read more...] about Construction Flagger Struck and Killed in Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
Best Practice Engineering Control Guidelines to Control Worker Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica During Asphalt Pavement Milling
This document represents more than ten years of collaborative research among labor, industry and government where they found asphalt milling machines with well-designed dust controls can reduce worker … [Read more...] about Best Practice Engineering Control Guidelines to Control Worker Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica During Asphalt Pavement Milling