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FALL PROTECTION

Duty to Have Fall Protection from Intel Corp

Good Resource for Fall Protection from Cal-OSHA
(Residential Construction Tips-Page 11)

Some Interesting Discussions on Fall Protection

Preventing Falls in Construction
from > EnviroWin Software, LLC

~~~~~~~Get help / Know the law~~~~~~~

OSHA Assistance for the Residential Construction Industry

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction - Federal

Discussion of - second level residences (CONSTRUCTION) require railings for stick-built wall assembly

ERGONOMICS

From the UK's Health & Safety Commission, the MAC Tool - is a great approach for anyone interested in Manual Materials Handling - Ergonomics and looking for a simple organized approach to assessing MDS risks that will help in the development of effective solutions that work. They also provide a number of general solutions that you may be able to apply to your workplace which may reduce the overall level of risk. The > MAC Tool <

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OSHA's Manual Materials Handling safety guide

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Resources for ergonomics in construction?

Ergonomics & Construction - the Smart Move (LHSFNA)
Back Pain (NJLHSF)
Handling Heavy Blocks (British Government leaflet)
Keys to Success and Safety for the Construction Foreman - an Ergonomic Approach to Cost Reduction (CALOSHA)
Construction Chart Book - Back Injuries (CPWR)
Back Injuries Health Alert (CPWR in Spanish)
The Center to Protect Workers' Rights
Choosing Safer Handtools (CPWR in Spanish)
Masonry Demonstration Project Report(WA Dept of Labor and Industry)
Tip Sheets for Concrete Construction(LHSFNA in Spanish)

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Ergonomics Idea Bank

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Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH)
Continuing Education Program at UC Berkeley in California

DRIVING SAFETY

ASSE Transportation Safety Brochure
Vehicle Accidents Are The Leading Cause of Occupational Deaths in America

Proposed OSHA Driving Standards

* OSHA Citation / Incident Rate Search

Search OSHA citation records and
Search SIC/NAICS/BLS information for incident rate calcs

ASSE Agrees With Enhanced OSHA Enforcement

Wanna figure out you Recordable Incident Rates, use this BLS tool !

NEWS

Offsetting Behavior in the Workplace - ABSTRACT: We find that more (compliance) inspections lead to higher death rates at a statistically significant level. This counter-intuitive result suggests that increased worker safety measures induce riskier behaviors on the part of workers.

Where have you gone Paul O'Neill - ISHN

NASA Pulls Plug on BST Training - ISHN

STATEWIDE FALL PROTECTION MEDIA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - HIOSH

From HIOSH - Fall Protection Initiative Partners

Construction workers get safety reminders - - Honolulu Advertiser

Tom Goob in the news - PBN - Things you never new about your fellow ASSE comrade.

Oklahoma City: How Far Have We Really Come in 10 Years - Article published in Professional Safety by: Michael J. Fagel, Ph.D., CEM
Based on lessons learned from that attack and several others since, he provides guidelines on prevention, preparedness, reponse and recovery.

Chao vows to hasten injury compensation

OSHA staff's illnesses tied to beryllium
OSHA Slow to Test Inspectors for Beryllium Exposure, Group Charges
Jordan's Perspective on it

Resignation of John Henshaw as Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA

A great success story at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel

Interview with John Henshaw - ISHN

Lauriski resigns at MSHA

WHO - Occupational Health

No middle ground for safety - NSC

Safety Director's Who get it - NSC (Tom Goob from DLS featured - page 5)

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert focusing on the dangers associated with recovery and cleanup efforts following hurricanes.

Open season on OSHA: New York Times series sparks outrage - from ISHN

Commentary on Safety Abuses at McWane - from ORC

Where痴 the Worker? - from ISHN

We must change the national psyche - writes Jerry Ellis

Where's the outrage? - from ISHN

New Voluntary Ergonomic Standard for the Poultry Industry- OSHA

Inaugural Asia Pacific Homeland Security Summit

Hawaii OSHA Questioned About Being Too Friendly - Pacific Business News (Honolulu), Sept. 5, 2004

Teacher / School safety

Union Worker Safety

Teen Safety

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

The History of Workers' Compensation

NCCI WebSite

The Cost of Occupational Injuries & Illnesses

Investment in Workplace Safety

The Myth of Workers' Compensation Fraud

Find out more about Hawaii labor laws (LCC Labor Law Library)

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WC Spin in Hawaii

August 6th PBN
Hawaii Gets a Failing Grade for Workers' Compensation
Aug 24th Star Bullitin news article
Workers・ Comp reform needed to erase 詮・grade
Aug 24th Advertiser news article
Hawai'i workers' comp payments rise 6.3%

WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FRONT

Overview of drug use statistics and drug prevention efforts in the state of Hawaii.
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/statelocal/hi/
Hawaii State Profile

House Government Reform Subcommittee On Criminal
Justice, Drug Policy, And Human Resources
The testimony of Goodwin at the Sub-Committee regarding ICE in Hawaii
"The Poisoning of Paradise: Crystal Methamphetamine in Hawaii"

Opening comments on Sub-Committee report
"The Poisoning of Paradise: Crystal Methamphetamine in Hawaii"

Narcotics Enforcement Division
Hawaii State Department of Public Safety
report at the Sub-Committee on
"The Poisoning of Paradise: Crystal Methamphetamine in Hawaii"

^ Drug Free Workplace FAQ ^

WORKING PARTNERS
for an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace - US DOL

Workplace Substance Abuse
Safety and Health Topic - OSHA & DOL

http://workplace.samhsa.gov/Helpline/10QuestionsEnglish/English10.htm

	How can small businesses effectively address the substance abuse issue in the workplace?
	How do I develop a drug-free workplace program?
	What Federal and state laws may impact drug-free workplace programs?
	Are there materials available to help train supervisors and educate employees?
	Where can I find basic information about addiction, treatment and recovery?
	Where can I find help for someone who may have a problem with drugs?