Guidance

Silver Spring, MD – Ladder safety is the subject of a new pocket guide from the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).

Washington – OSHA recently issued a fact sheet about protecting workers from abrasive blasting materials.

Falls Church, VA – The American Industrial Hygiene Association on Oct. 31 issued guidance about safely removing corrosive drywall from buildings.

Montreal – A recent publication from the scientific research organization IRSST focuses on work-related cancer.

London – A new, free document from the International Lead Association aims to educate workers and managers in developing countries on how to minimize or eliminate the risks of toxic lead emissions.

Washington – A new booklet from NIOSH describes safe work practices to help residential construction workers avoid manual material handling injuries.

Montreal – The scientific research organization IRSST recently released the second edition of its guide on safe use of isocyanates.