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The Construction Chart Book 4th Edition PDF Version
(Part of Construction Chart Book, Fourth Edition, December 2007)
CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
 

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Copyright Information
Dedication
Foreword
Abbreviations
Detailed Contents of the Fourth Edition
Introduction & Main Findings
Limitations and Observations on the Data

Chart Book Sections:

1-8 Industry Summary

9-18 Labor Force Characteristics

19-27 Employment and Income

28-30 Education and Training

31-50 Safety and Health

Section 31: Construction Death and Injury Rates in Selected Industrial Countries
Section 32: Deaths and Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in Construction and Other Industries
Section 33: Deaths and Nonfatal Injuries in Construction, by Type of Employment and Size of Establishment
Section 34: Deaths and Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses in Construction: Demographic and Geographic Trends
Section 35: Deaths and Injuries within Construction Occupations
Section 36: Leading Causes of Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries in Construction
Section 37: Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries from Falls in Construction
Section 38: Deaths from Contact with Electricity
Section 39: Deaths Involving Vehicles and Heavy Equipment in Construction
Section 40: Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction and Other Industries
Section 41: Back Injuries and Illnesses in Construction and Other Industries
Section 42: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Construction
Section 43: Lung Hazards Including Asbestos, Silica, Dusts, and Fumes
Section 44: Lead in the Construction Industry
Section 45: Hazards of Heavy Metals: Manganese and Chromium
Section 46: Health Risk Factors and Chronic Illnesses Among Construction Workers
Section 47: OSHA’s Enforcement of Construction Safety and Health Regulations
Section 48: Costs of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in Construction
Section 49: Workers’ Compensation in Construction and Other Industries
Section 50: Utilization of Health Services among Construction Workers

Annex 1. How to Calculate the “Real” Wage
Annex 2. Apprenticeship Requirements for Construction Workers

References
Glossary
Subject Index
Acknowledgments

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