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Skin Cancer

Brief discussion of the risks of skin cancer from sun exposure, including how to assess and reduce your risk....

Histo-what?

Brief description of histoplasmosis, including the causes, symptoms and ways to avoid exposure....

What Did You Say?

A brief discussion of the hazards of noise and some practical suggestions to reduce exposures....

Encyclopedia of Occupational Safety & Health : Chapter 93 - Construction

A comprehensive overview of health and safety in construction worldwide, including trades, typical hazards, methods of prevention, regulations, manage...

Free Medical Screenings Begin for Former Hanford Workers

An announcement that former construction and maintenance workers from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford, Washington, nuclear facility are be...

Construction Has High Rate of Muskuloskeletal Claims

A summary of a study on musculoskeletal injuries in different industries, including information on injuries by trade and type of work...

Army Corps Sets a Standard on Construction Ergonomics

Describes the standards that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been using for the Prevention of Cumulative Trauma....

What Physicians Need to Know About Occupational Lead Exposure

Information for physicians about lead exposure, including jobs most likely to be associated with exposures, where lead is found in the environment and...

Construction Spanish

A dictionary and translation of Spanish terms often used in construction....

Constructive Ideas : Overcome the "Don't Sit on the Job" Attitude and Your Body Will Thank You

A short handout describing the benefits of sitting down rather than bending over when working. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button...