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Access to the full text of accident investigations with lessons learned, such as: Lessons learned from fire losses. Analysis of industrial accidents. Chemical accident histories and investigations.
Chemical Management » Chemical Hazards
Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, workplace guides
Essential information about hazardous substances in the workplace
Insurance » Construction Insurance
Construction industry risk management and insurance related issues
Descriptions of recent accidents related to underground excavations
Property Management » Fire Investigations
Property losses from fires, etc lessons learned
Lessons learned from this wildland fire that resulted in a firefighter fatality
Case studies that are instructive as to what can be expected when analyzing fire losses
Cigarette smoking and oxygen are factors related to fires in home health care
Safety Administration » Safety Case Studies
Lessons learned from prior workplace accidents
Detailed information on selected incidents & prevention recommendations
Summaries of chemical accident histories and investigations
Results of USA Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board investigations
A former OSHA investigator pinpoints easily overlooked steps that could have deadly consequences
Descriptions of actual crane accidents related to electrocutions and how to prevent them
Lessons learned about the dangers of eating lunch next to construction equipment
Fatality investigation reports for the state of Kentucky
A statewide occupational fatality surveillance project that investigates specific cases
Failure analysis, fire causation, automotive accident reconstruction and more
Reports of adverse events involving medical devices
Focuses on identifying factors that increase the risk of work related fatal injuries
Lessons learned from workplace fatalities in the state of New Jersey
NTSB Accident Reports [2105] Accident reports and studies from the National Transportation Safety Board
Agriculture injury incidents provides summary of each plus prevention recommendations
In-depth studies of fatal injuries in Oklahoma
Accident Investigation Summaries conducted by OSHA
OSHA uses to inform internal staff and the public of significant occupational safety and health issues
Reports of OSHA Fatality / Catastrophe Investigations for specific industries
Database of Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (FACE) reports
Lessons learned fact sheets on workplace fatalities in the state of Washington
Safety Administration » Safety References
Online databases of workplace safety and health documents, statistics, etc.
Training materials, checklists, lessons learned and much more on construction safety
Safety Administration » Safety Warnings
Health hazard and safety alerts
A series of safety alerts from petroleum industry in Canada
FDA issues alerts and warnings to explain why problems may be occuring and clarify proper procedures to ensure safety
Hazard alerts from the Occupational Health & Safety Division of Nova Scotia
Vehicle Management » Accidents
Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.
Vehicle Management » Statistics
Highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs statistics
Analysis and research on motor carrier and bus safety
Workplace Health Hazards » Labs
Lab safety programs, chemical hygiene plans, standard operating procedures
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The fire originated in a non-explosion proof refrigerator which was being used for chemicals storage
Workplace Safety » Agriculture
Farm & agriculture safety resources, tools and bulletins
Measures to prevent suffocations associated with grain bin
Workplace Safety » Amusement Industry
Amusement park, carnival, and festival safety resources
Workplace Safety » Aviation
Aviation safety resources and tools
Summaries of ASRS research studies and related aviation safety information
Workplace Safety » Boating-Marine
Resources and guides on boating and marine safety
Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry
Workplace Safety » Electrical
Technical reference materials on electrical safety
Solutions to electrical safety hazards in the workplace
Workplace Safety » Equipment
Safety tools on industrial robots, woodworking machinery, machine shops, etc
Essential information on hazards arising from the operation or use of plant and machinery
Workplace Safety » Fall Protection
Fall protection safety resources
Essential information on workplace hazards related to falls from heights
Workplace Safety » Forklifts
Safety materials on proper forklift operation
Lessons learned - case studies about accidents related to forklifts
Workplace Safety » Medical Devices
FDA regulatory guidance for manufacturers of medical devices
A repository of medical device incident and hazard information
Workplace Safety » Patient Safety
Patient safety guides, medical errors, medication errors
Reference materials related to medical and medication errors
Reference documents and tools to help health care providers with patient safety
Workplace Safety » Pressure Washing
Guidance and information power washing
Workplace Safety » Restaurants
Restaurant and food operations safety resources
Workplace Safety » Swimming
Resources on pool and spa safety and drowning prevention
Articles related to water lifesaving and rescue operations & aquatic facility safety
Workplace Safety » Work Zones
Minimize delay & enhance safety in highway construction
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