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Silica: The Deadly Dust

A presentation on what silica is and the illnesses that result from exposure. Includes pre and post test and questions and answers....

NIOSH Construction Compendium

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

The Construction Chart Book 4th Edition

A broad collection of tables and charts covering health and safety in the U.S. construction industry, as well as considerable economic and training da...

Evaluation of Dust Emission Properties for Hand-Operated Power Tools and Devices Used for Work on Mineral Materials

BG BAU report on a joint practice-oriented research project focused on hand-held tools and the effectiveness of their dust controls....

Annotated Bibliography of Issues in the U.S. Construction Industry

A listing of peer reviewed research articles on economic, labor, and human resources management issues in the U.S. construction industry. It is based...

Green & Healthy Jobs

This report collects the best available information to assess the coming tide of green construction jobs with the goal of looking for opportunities to...

BUILT - Construction Workers' Guide

A handbook on the dangers of smoking, how smoking interacts with respiratory hazards in the construction workplace, and tips on making the workplace s...

What Physicians Need to Know About Silicosis in Construction, Demolition, and Renovation Workers

A form to be given to a physician describing the hazards of silica, symptoms and diagnoses of silicosis....

CPWR, NIOSH Begin New 5-Year Program

CPWR is beginning a new 5-year program on construction safety and health with 20 projects on topics such as COPD, silica, electrical hazards and falls...

Roadway Safety: Instructor Manual

A manual that helps a trainer provide information on a variety of roadway hazards, such as electrical, falls, slips and trips and ergonomics. Part of...