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Surveillance of Respiratory Diseases Among Construction and Trade Workers at Department of Energy Nuclear Sites.

Medical screening programs for workers at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear sites have found increased risk for lung problems, depending on year...

OSHA's Approach to Noise Exposure in Construction

A presentation on the causes of hearing loss in construction, prevention and current regulations....

Insulating Gloves

Describes methods to inspect and test insulating gloves....

Asthma in Heavy and Highway Construction Workers Exposed to Silica

Reports results of a study of workers involved in tunnel construction, focusing on prevalence of asthma-related symptoms....

Screenings Find Some Nuclear Workers Exposed to Beryllium

Results of a study of workers on DOE nuclear sites, checking for evidence of beryllium exposure...

In Their Own Words: Women in the Blue-Collar Construction Trades

Report of a Cornell Study on women in construction, including statistics on demographics, job retainment, and factors leading to success....

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...

Impact of Work-Related Factors, Lifestyle and Workability

Research suggests that reducing obesity, reducing smoking, reducing manual materials handling, and improving job control and work ability can keep con...

NASA Rule Broadens Requirement For Contractor Safety and Health Plans

Statement on new NASA ruling that requires all contractors to have a health and safety program....

Employer spending on workers' compensation, by industry, 2000

A chart listing worker compensation for 2000 by industry, showing that construction is the highest. Includes a link to an article....