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Show Web Version of 'The dangers of exposure to asbestos in vermiculite attic insulation' Poster in New Window
 The dangers of exposure to asbestos in vermiculite attic insulation
Keywords: asbestos, vermiculite, insulation
Industries: Construction
Year: 2008
Alert #: WS 2008-03
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Show Web Version of 'Breakdown of asbestos management program exposes workers to asbestos fibres' Poster in New Window
 Breakdown of asbestos management program exposes workers to asbestos fibres
Keywords: asbestos, renovation, restoration, construction, hazardous materials
Industries: Construction
Year: 2007
Alert #: WS 07-02
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 Hazards Can Kill You!
Keywords: construction, fatalities, falls, electrocution, motor vehicle accidents, mesothelioma, asbestosis, contact power lines, roofs, scaffolds, hazardous substance exposure
Industries: Construction
Year: 2005
Alert #: Construction Fatalities 1996-2005
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Show Web Version of 'Renovation and restoration projects: Low bid may not meet environmental or workplace safety requirements' Poster in New Window
 Renovation and restoration projects: Low bid may not meet environmental or workplace safety requirements
Keywords: renovation, restoration, construction, qualified bid, hazardous materials, contractor
Industries: Construction
Year: 2005
Alert #: WS 05-06
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 Asbestos Hazards in Demolition, Renovation, and Salvage
Keywords: asbestos, demolition, renovation, salvage
Industries: Construction
Year: 2003; Revised January 2009
Alert #: WS 03-03
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 Watch Out for Hazards - They Can Kill You!
Keywords: construction, fatalities, falls, electrocution, motor vehicle accidents, silicosis, asbestosis
Industries: Construction
Year: 2001
Alert #: Construction Fatalities 1991-2000
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