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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.
Chemicals » Safety Guides
Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, workplace guides
Essential information about hazardous substances in the workplace
Fleet » Accidents
Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.
Fleet » Statistics
Statistics on highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs, etc.
Analysis and research on motor carrier and bus safety
Industrial Hygiene » Labs
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
A campus laboratory was seriously damaged when the rotor of an ultracentrifuge failed while in use
The fire originated in a non-explosion proof refrigerator which was being used for chemicals storage
Property » Lessons Learned
Lessons learned from property losses - fires, etc.
Lessons learned from this wildland fire that resulted in a firefighter fatality
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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
Risk Mgt » Construction
Risk management and insurance related issues in the construction industry
Excavation Accident Bulletin [16773] Descriptions of recent accidents related to underground excavations
Safety » Agriculture
Large number of agriculture safety bulletins, including dust hazards and control
Measures to prevent suffocations associated with grain bin
Safety » Amusement Industry
Safety resources for the amusement industry - carnivals, etc.
Safety » Aviation
Safety materials related to aviation
Summaries of ASRS research studies and related aviation safety information
Safety » Boating-Marine
Resources on boating and marine safety
Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry
Safety » Electrical
Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety
Solutions to electrical safety hazards in the workplace
Safety » Equipment
Safety materials on industrial robots, woodworking machinery, machine shops, etc
Essential information on hazards arising from the operation or use of plant and machinery
Safety » Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources
Essential information on workplace hazards related to falls from heights
Safety » Forklifts
Forklift safety program materials
Lessons learned - case studies about accidents related to forklifts
Safety » Medical Devices
FDA regulatory guidance for manufacturers of medical devices
A repository of medical device incident and hazard information
Safety » Patient Safety
Medical errors, medication errors, patient safety guidance
Reference materials related to medical and medication errors
Reference documents and tools to help health care providers with patient safety
Safety » Pressure Washing
Power washing materials
Safety » Restaurants
Safety talks and information for restaurants and food operations
Safety » Swimming
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
Articles related to water lifesaving and rescue operations & aquatic facility safety
Safety » Work Zones
Best practices for minimizing delay & enhancing safety in highway construction
Safety Mgt » Alerts
Safety and health hazard 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
Safety Mgt » Databases
Internet databases of workplace safety and health documents, statistics, etc.
Training materials, checklists, lessons learned and much more on construction safety
Safety Mgt » Lessons Learned
Analyses of 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
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