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Show Web Version of 'Dangers of laser levels in construction' Poster in New Window
 Dangers of laser levels in construction
Keywords: lasers, construction
Industries: Construction
Year: 2012
Alert #: WS 2012-04
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Show Web Version of 'Young worker seriously injured while fixing rivet buster' Poster in New Window
 Young worker seriously injured while fixing rivet buster
Keywords: young worker, portable tool, rivet buster, lockout
Industries: Construction, manufacturing
Year: 2011
Alert #: Injury 2011-10
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Show Web Version of 'The dangers of breathing silica dust' Poster in New Window
 The dangers of breathing silica dust
Keywords: silica, silicosis, dust
Industries: Construction, manufacturing, oil and gas
Year: 2009
Alert #: WS 2009-04
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Show Web Version of 'Worker fatally injured under pickup truck' Poster in New Window
 Worker fatally injured under pickup truck
Keywords: automotive, tire rim, truck, auto lift
Industries: Heavy equipment servicing, small business, other
Year: 2009
Alert #: Fatality 2009-09
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Show Web Version of 'Incorrect use of monitoring equipment in confined spaces can endanger workers' Poster in New Window
 Incorrect use of monitoring equipment in confined spaces can endanger workers
Keywords: confined, spaces, carbon, monoxide, toxic, gases, monitoring, equipment
Industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, construction, wood & paper products manufacturing, hospitality, oil & gas, diving, fishing, warehouse/large retail, other
Year: 2009
Alert #: WS 2009-03 (Revised 2013)
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Show Web Version of 'Working in traffic control zones <html>---</html> be prepared for high risk!' Poster in New Window
 Working in traffic control zones --- be prepared for high risk!
Keywords: traffic control person, TCP, struck by, road, construction
Industries: Construction, Performing Arts & Film, Traffic Control
Year: 2009
Alert #: Fatalities/Injuries 2009-01
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Show Web Version of 'Preventing nail gun injuries' Poster in New Window
 Preventing nail gun injuries
Keywords: nail gun, trigger
Industries: Construction, manufacturing, performing arts and film, warehouse/large retail
Year: 2008
Alert #: WS 2008-01
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Show Web Version of 'Arc ignites sawdust in service panel' Poster in New Window
 Arc ignites sawdust in service panel
Keywords: voltage, electrician, service panel, multimeter, sawdust, arc, flashover, fireball, wood products manufacturing plant, line voltage, CSA-certified
Industries: Wood & paper products manufacturing
Year: 2006
Alert #: Injury 06-06
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Show Web Version of 'Waterjet cleaning using a flex-lance' Poster in New Window
 Waterjet cleaning using a flex-lance
Keywords: flex-lance, waterjet cleaning, high pressure hose
Industries: Manufacturing, wood and paper products manufacturing, oil and gas
Year: 2005
Alert #: WS 05-07
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Show Web Version of 'Abrasive wheel on grinder breaks, killing worker' Poster in New Window
 Abrasive wheel on grinder breaks, killing worker
Keywords: abrasive, wheel, grinder, break, piece, cut, angle, rpm, guard, fatal
Industries: Construction, manufacturing, other
Year: 2004
Alert #: Fatality 04-15
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Show Web Version of 'Test your chain brake at least once per shift' Poster in New Window
 Test your chain brake at least once per shift
Keywords: chain saw brake, defective, unacceptable wear, contamination, brake mechanism, inspect
Industries: Forestry
Year: 1999
Alert #: Hazard Alert 99-07
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Show Web Version of 'Draining aerosol paint cans --- Ground equipment and ventilate work area' Poster in New Window
 Draining aerosol paint cans --- Ground equipment and ventilate work area
Keywords: burns, explosion, draining aerosol can, static electricity, flammable gases and vapours, ground, ventilate
Industries: Wood and paper products manufacturing
Year: 1998
Alert #: Hazard Alert 98-02
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Show Web Version of 'Stay out of the hazard area' Poster in New Window
 Stay out of the hazard area
Keywords: faller, winch away, falling tree, struck by, hazardous area
Industries: Forestry
Year: 1996
Alert #: Fatal 96-05
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