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"The CSB has identified over 60 fatalities since 1990 due to explosions and fires from hot work activities on tanks. Hot... see more

""Hazards associated with conducting research at chemical laboratories in academic institutions. Investigation Details:... see more

Workplace injuries happen every day and can profoundly affect workers, their families, and the communities they live in.... see more

Overview of Workplace Falls.This film presents a brief overview of some causes and consequences of workplace falls.... see more

Same-level Falls. This educational film explores causes and prevention of same-level falls in workplaces. It is a 27:45... see more

This film examines common causes of traumatic injuries in occupational and agricultural settings. Topics include... see more

This film examines methods for controlling injury hazards on the job. Topics include ANSI Z10, elimination, substitution,... see more

This film examines personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect the eyes and face from hazards on the job. Examples of... see more

This educational film explores causes and prevention of falls from heights in workplaces. Major topics include fall... see more

This educational film examines causes and prevention of workplace falls on stairs. Topics include stairway design,... see more

This Youtube video shows a lot of things that can go wrong on the fire ground.

A US Chemical Safety and Investigation board safety video detailing 2010 hot work accident at DuPont in Buffalo NY. The... see more

Skid-Steer Loader Safety. This film explores causes and prevention of deaths on skid-steer loaders. Topics include being... see more

This book investigates why, despite more and more resources devoted to safety training, expectations are not entirely... see more

Concentrations of air contaminants are often expressed by volume, as parts-per-million (ppm), or by weight, as... see more

This video was created by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association to train viewers to learn how to assess a... see more

This film examines levels of illumination outdoors and in various workplaces. Educational concepts include light meter,... see more

This presentation provides a refresher on basic ventilation techniques used by the fire service. It covers basic... see more

This is a one and a half minute video that addresses campus fire safety. 'Each year college and university students, on-... see more

This is a one-page flyer that could be downloaded for distribution on campuses. 'At the beginning of every academic year,... see more

In a recent study looking at fire safety awareness among students, fire safety was not a high priority (no surprise,... see more

This is a one-page document that emphasizes the importance of having an escape plan regardless of where you are.

A video produced by the US Chemical Safety Board. "Key lessons to prevent flammable vapor explosions caused by welding... see more

Did YOU Know is a series of short clips about fire safety featuring college students. Each one has a different... see more