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Diesel Exhaust

Practical advice on how to reduce exposure to diesel emissions in construction, including information on sources and components of exhaust, health eff...

NIOSH: Asphalt Fumes Topic Page

A page on the NIOSH website focuses on asphalt fume hazards, listing research documents that cover hazards to roofers, issues during the application o...

Liquid Oxygen Cylinder Explosion

Images of an oxygen cylinder that exploded along with a description of the factors that led to the incident....

The first line of defense from cave-ins: The Competent Person

Discusses the role of the competent person in preventing cave-ins as well as details of inspections that should be completed and discipline for not fo...

NIOSH Respirator Fact Sheet: What you should know in deciding whether to buy escape hoods, gas masks, or other respirators for preparedness at home and work

Explains the role of respirators in protection during a terrorist attack possibly involving biological or chemical hazards. Describes the types of res...

NIOSH Construction Compendium

One-page summaries of over 100 NIOSH-supported construction safety and health research projects in 2002....

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) is intended as a source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classe...

Safety in the Trenches

Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations, but using these trenching tips can prevent accidents and save lives....

Association between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Employment by Industry and Occupation in the US Population: A Study of Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Study

Abstract of a 2002 study showing that employees in construction, agriculture and certain manufacturing sectors are at elevated risk of COPD....

Fact Sheet for Workers in Secondary Response and Other Supporting Roles

A basic NIOSH fact sheet on respiratory safety for workers assisting in disaster response....