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Author
Publisher
[Colorado Department of Transportation, Research Branch]
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
This study investigated the use of infrared thermometers to detect hot or defective brakes on trucks traveling through the eastbound Port Of Entry (POE) on I-70 in Dumont, CO. The objective of this evaluation was to develop brake temperature screening criteria that can be used to identify potential brake-related problems.
Author
Series
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Prevention Services Division
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. teenagers. Per mile driven, crash rates among 16 to 19-year-old drivers are higher than those for all other age groups. The crash rate among 16-year-old drivers is twice as high as among 18 to 19-year-old drivers. In Colorado, 43 percent of all deaths (2000-2006) and 34 percent of injury hospitalizations involving 16 to 17-year-olds result from motor vehicle crashes. Two factors commonly...
Publisher
High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
The power take-off (PTO) is a rotating shaft that drives attached machinery. It is comprised of the PTO stub, telescoping driveline, and u-joints. The PTO can be very dangerous, therefore, safety must be exercised when working around the PTO.
Publisher
High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
Protecting the operator in case of a rollover requires a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) and a properly installed and fastened seat belt. Seat belts are necessary to keep the operator within the ROPS safety zone in case of a rollover.
Author
Series
Quick response research report volume 22
Publisher
Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Center, University of Colorado
Pub. Date
1988.
Series
Brief volume December 1999
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Pub. Date
1999.
Publisher
High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
Today's farmers and Agricultural workers are exposed to many on-the-job hazards, which result in a death rate five times greater than all other industries averaged together. Nealy half of the fatalities involve tractors. By using a ROPS and seat belt, and not allowing passengers on the tractor at any time, a very large portion of all tractor related deaths can be prevented.
Author
Series
Quick response research report volume 23
Publisher
Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Center, University of Colorado
Pub. Date
1988.
Author
Series
Quick response research report volume 80
Publisher
[Natural Hazards Center]
Pub. Date
[1996]
Description
This study reports on the health effects of an investigation of a fatal airline accident on 13 government employees involved in the discovery of probable cause of the crash of US Air flight 1016 on July 2, 1994 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Twenty persons survived, and 38 persons died.
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