Special Resources » Cases: Lessons Learned


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.

The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Accident Analysis » Fire Lessons Learned
Lessons learned from property losses - fires, etc.

Campus Student Housing Fire Hazards/Violations [pdf] [8995]
A compilation of the incidents identified since January 1, 2000 that have resulted in deaths in student housing fires

Cramer Fire, Idaho 2003 [19416]
Lessons learned from this wildland fire that resulted in a firefighter fatality

Fire Fighter Fatalities [5655]
Analysis of fire fighter fatality incidents

Fire Investigation Articles [27754]
Case studies that are instructive as to what can be expected when analyzing fire losses

Fire Investigations [389]
Summaries of selected NFPA fire investigation reports

Fires in the Home Care Setting [17654]
Cigarette smoking and oxygen are factors related to fires in home health care

Industrial Fires [24716]
Lessons learned from industrial fires

Accident Analysis » Lessons Learned
Analyses of lessons learned from prior workplace accidents

AK-Alaska Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (FACE) [19943]
Detailed information on selected incidents & prevention recommendations

Updated Australia: Safety and Health Alerts [29894]
Safety and health alerts by year

Updated CA-California FACE Program [5300]
Lists California workplace fatality investigation reports by year

Chemical Accident Investigation Reports [10238]
Summaries of chemical accident histories and investigations

Chemical Incident Investigations [16433]
Results of USA Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board investigations

Confined Space Incidents [7827]
Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined Spaces

Construction Injury Accidents [27546]
Accidents stories of the last few years

Crane Operators and Electrocutions [18580]
Descriptions of actual crane accidents related to electrocutions and how to prevent them

DOE Lessons Learned Information Services [10523]
Links to US Department of Energy lessons learned

Dying at Lunch [24566]
Lessons learned about the dangers of eating lunch next to construction equipment

FACE Web [23917]
The NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program

Fatal Facts [3685]
Online access to OSHA's Fatal Facts listed by fact number

Fatalities: Agricultural & Workplace Fatalities in Kentucky [6204]
Fatality investigation reports for the state of Kentucky

Updated HESIS Technical Documents [6207]
Worker health effects associated with chemical releases

KY-Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Project (FACE) [19944]
A statewide occupational fatality surveillance project that investigates specific cases

Lessons Learned - Engineering Loss Analysis [27755]
Failure analysis, fire causation, automotive accident reconstruction and more

Logging Industry Lessons Learned [18930]
Actual situations that have resulted in injury or property damage - or near misses

MAUDE: Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database [14755]
Reports of adverse events involving medical devices

NE-Nebraska Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (FACE) [19946]
Focuses on identifying factors that increase the risk of work related fatal injuries

NJ-New Jersey: Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) [6201]
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

Updated NURSE Reports [8141]
Agriculture injury incidents provides summary of each plus prevention recommendations

OK-Oklahoma Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (FACE) [19951]
In-depth studies of fatal injuries in Oklahoma

OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletins [3551]
OSHA uses to inform internal staff and the public of significant occupational safety and health issues

OSHA Selected Occupational Fatalities [14033]
Reports of OSHA Fatality / Catastrophe Investigations for specific industries

Safety Analysis [8545]
Safety management through analysis

Safety Lessons Learned Collection [11]
Lessons learned collections

Safety Notices [19415]
A series of safety lessons learned bulletins and citations

State FACE Reports [19954]
Database of Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (FACE) reports

Summaries of Selected Forklift Fatalaties [pdf] [9208]
Selected forklift fatalities investigated by OSHA

WA-Washington: Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program [6195]
Lessons learned fact sheets on workplace fatalities in the state of Washington

Worker Deaths by Electrocution [6213]
Summary of NIOSH surveillance and investigative findings

Workplace Fatalities [6199]
Lessons learned from workplace fatalities in the state of Washington

Agriculture Safety » Ag Safety Materials
Agriculture safety bulletins, training materials, and other technical resources

Fatalities: Suffocations in Grain Bins [19945]
Measures to prevent suffocations associated with grain bin

Alerts » Safety Alerts
Safety and health hazard alerts

Center for Devices & Radiological Health Safety Alerts [14752]
Safety Alerts, Public Health Advisories, and Notices From CDRH

Drilling Contractor Safety Alerts [9940]
Alerts related to drilling contractor operations

Nova Scotia, Canada: Safety Hazard Alerts [16555]
Hazard alerts from the Occupational Health & Safety Division of Nova Scotia

Aviation Safety » Airport Safety
Safety hazards and controls in aviation

Lessons Learned: ASRS Safety Publications [5523]
Summaries of ASRS research studies and related aviation safety information

Chemical Safety » Chemical Hazards
Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, harmful chemical health hazards

Western Australia: Hazardous Substances [13434]
Essential information about hazardous substances in the workplace

Chemical Safety » Hazmat
Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams

NTSB Hazardous Materials Accident Reports [8615]
National Transportation Safety Board hazardous materials accident reports

Construction Safety » Fall Protection
Falls from elevations and fall protection safety resources

Western Australia: Slips & Falls [13433]
Essential information on workplace hazards related to falls from heights

Construction Safety » Work Zone Safety
Best practices for minimizing delay & enhancing safety in highway construction

Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones [12264]
Tips to prevent pedestrian accidents in work zones

Databases » Safety Materials
Internet databases of workplace safety and health documents, statistics, etc.

eLCOSH Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety & Health [15660]
Training materials, checklists, lessons learned and much more on construction safety

Equipment Safety » Battery Safety
Safety guidance related to the use and handling of batteries such as battery cha

Exploding Battery Incidents [25984]
Lessons learned from battery explosions

Equipment Safety » Equipment Safety
Safety materials on industrial robots, woodworking machinery, machine shops, etc

Western Australia: Plant and Machinery [13435]
Essential information on hazards arising from the operation or use of plant and machinery

Equipment Safety » Forklift Safety
Forklift safety program materials

Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Workers Who Operate or Work Near Forklifts [17492]
Lessons learned - case studies about accidents related to forklifts

Equipment Safety » Pressure Washing
Power washing materials

Pressure Washing Safety Accident [4230]
Lessons learned from a pressure washing accident

Fire Safety » Electrical Safety
Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety

Western Australia: Electrical Safety [13432]
Solutions to electrical safety hazards in the workplace

Fleet Safety » Vehicle Accidents
Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.

NTSB Highway Accident Reports [3151]
National Transportation Safety Board highway accident reports

Underride Crashes [18607]
Photos of crashes involving underride

Food Safety » Restaurants
Safety talks and information for restaurants and food operations

Hand Washing Compliance Control [19049]
Improper handwashing by foodworkers can spread disease

Health Care Safety » Medical Devices
FDA regulatory guidance for manufacturers of medical devices

Medical Device Safety Reports [14751]
A repository of medical device incident and hazard information

Health Care Safety » Patient Safety
Medical errors, medication errors, patient safety guidance

JCAHO Sentinel Event Alerts and Solutions [7154]
Reference materials related to medical and medication errors

Patient Safety Topics [15025]
Reference documents and tools to help health care providers with patient safety

Insurance Loss Control » Construction Insurance
Risk management and insurance related issues in the construction industry

Excavation Accident Bulletin [16773]
Descriptions of recent accidents related to underground excavations

Laboratory Safety » Lab Training
Tutorials and training materials related to laboratory safety

Lessons Learned: Centrifuge Safety [17398]
A campus laboratory was seriously damaged when the rotor of an ultracentrifuge failed while in use

Lessons Learned: Lab Fire from Refrigerator Use [17381]
The fire originated in a non-explosion proof refrigerator which was being used for chemicals storage

Marine Safety » Boating Safety
Resources on boating and marine safety

Boating Accident Report [10053]
US Coast Guard data on boating accidents

Marine Safety » Watercraft Safety
Resources on boating and marine safety

MARS - Marine Accident Reporting Scheme [20746]
Lessons learned accidents and near-misses in the marine industry

NTSB Marine Accident Reports [7968]
National Transportation Safety Board marine accident reports

Recreation Safety » Swimming Safety
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention

Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue Issues [15197]
Articles related to water lifesaving and rescue operations & aquatic facility safety

Pool & Spa Entrapment [14477]
Guidelines in order to prevent accidental entrapment

Specific Industries » Petrochemical Safety
Petrochemical industry-specific environmental safety and health materials

Canada Petroleum Industry Safety Alerts [18398]
Monthy safety alerts from petroleum industry in Canada

Statistics » Highway Safety Data
Statistics on highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs, etc.

Current Analysis Results on Motor Carrier Safety [14800]
Analysis and research on motor carrier and bus safety

Statistics » Ride Safety Data
Federal and industry data and analysis of injuries related to amusement rides an

Theme Park Insider Accident Watch [20523]
Amusement ride accident reports at major US theme parks



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