Summary Statement
A broad collection of tables and charts covering health and safety in the U.S. construction industry, as well as considerable economic and training data.
2007
Subject Index
A
ABLES program. See Adult Blood Lead
Epidemiology and Surveillance program
ACD. See Allergic contact dermatitis
ACGIH. See American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists
ACS. See American Community Survey
Administrative support
- average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
African Americans construction company ownership, 7
Age issues
- average age of construction workers, 12, 13
contingent workers, 21
Hispanics in the construction industry, 16
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 34
- alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
Allergic contact dermatitis
chromium exposure and, 45
Alternative employment arrangements
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists threshold limit values for manganese, 45
American Time Use Survey work hours, 25
Amusement and recreation share of dollar value, 5
Apprenticeships construction industry, 29
Asbestos
Asbestos workers
chest x-ray results, 43
Asia
foreign-born workers born in, 14
ATUS. See American Time Use Survey
Australia
deaths from injuries in construction, 31
B
Baby boomers
BED. See Business Employment Dynamics
Benefits
Blacks. See African Americans
BLLs. See Blood lead levels
Blood lead levels OSHA regulation, 44
BLS. See U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Blue collar workers. See Production workers
Boilermakers
- chest x-ray results, 43
employment change projection, 30
manganese exposure hazard, 45
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
occupational classification, 10
- apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
- high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation classification, 1
- high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation classification, 1
Bureau of Apprenticeship Training
quality standards, 29
Business Employment Dynamics
employment change data, 30
C
Canada
Cardiovascular disease adverse health effects, 46
Carpenters
- apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
deaths involving vehicles and heavy equipment, 39
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 1, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
- baby boomers as, 13
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
-
average hourly wage, 23
back injuries and illnesses, 41
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
CES. See Current Employment Statistics
CFOI. See Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Chlorine respirator use and, 43
Cholesterol. See High blood cholesterol
Chromium hazards of exposure to, 45
Chronic illnesses among construction workers, 46
Cigarette smoking
Civilian labor force
Clerks percentage of smokers, 46
Collisions deaths involving, 39
Commercial and institutional building construction
- back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation description, 1
share of dollar value, 5
Concrete workers. See Cement masons, concrete finishers, and terrazzo workers; Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors
Construction and building inspectors occupation classification, 10
Construction equipment operators employment change projection, 30
Construction helpers
- average hourly wage, 23
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from injuries, 35
deaths involving vehicles and heavy equipment, 39
employment change projection, 30
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
occupation classification, 10
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
- alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chronic illnesses among workers, 46
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from injuries, 33, 34, 35, 48
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26, 50
hearing loss, 42
Hispanic workers, 15
lead exposure, 44
lung hazards, 43
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32, 33, 34, 35, 48
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
percentage of smokers, 46
projected growth in employment, 30
retirement plan participation level, 27
rise in employment, 19
self-employed persons, 20
unemployment data, 19
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
workers’ compensation issues, 49
workers with high blood lead levels, 44
- average age, 13
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
deaths involving vehicles and heavy equipment, 39
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
occupation classification, 10
percentage of smokers, 46
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
Contact with objects
Contingent workers characteristics, 21
CPS. See Current Population Survey
Credit cards source of capital used to start a construction business, 8
Current Employment Statistics
Current Population Survey
- alternative employment arrangements, 21
construction industry unemployment, 19
contingent workers, 21
educational attainment, 28
employment classifications, 9
Hispanic construction workers, 15
retirement plans, 27
union membership, 11
work hours, 25
D
Deaths from injuries. See also Nonfatal injuries and illnesses; specific causes, e.g., Falls
-
construction industry, 33, 34, 35
costs of, 48
demographic and geographic trends, 34
industrial countries, 31, 32
leading causes, 36
Dredge, excavating, and loading machine operators occupation classification, 10
Drywall and ceiling installers
- average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
hourly and annual wages, 23
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
Dusts occupational exposure, 43
E
Earth drillers
- compared with Value of Construction Put in Place, 5
construction establishments, 2
self-employed persons, 20
Education/health industry
Educational attainment. See also Apprenticeships;
- Informal training
construction workers, 28
- back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
- apprenticeships, 29
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from injuries, 35
occupation classification, 10
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
- apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
Electrocutions deaths from, 38
Elevator installers and repairers occupation classification, 10
Employers. See Nonemployer establishments; Payroll employers
Employment and Earnings civilian labor force data, 9
Employment Cost Index labor cost data, 22
Employment data projected growth in construction industry employment, 30
Establishments. See also Small establishments
- dollar value produced, 2
nonemployer type, 3
number of construction establishments, 2
payroll type, 3
Expenditures for Residential Improvements and Repairs estimates of spending by property owners, 6
Exposure cause of death from injury, 36
F
Falls
Fence erectors occupation classification, 10
Finance industry
- alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
self-employed persons working in, 20
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
- back injuries and illnesses, 41
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
Flooring contractors. See also Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers
Foreign-born workers construction industry, 14
Foremen
- average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupational classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
Framing contractors
Fumes
G
GDP. See Gross domestic product
Geographic trends
-
deaths from injuries and nonfatal injuries and
illnesses, 34
rates of elevated blood lead levels, 44
Glass and glazing contractors occupation description, 1
Glaziers occupation classification, 10
Goods producing industry workers’ compensation issues, 49
Gross domestic product construction industry as percent of, 4
H
Health care
Health insurance
- construction workers covered by, 26
contingent workers and, 21
utilization of health services among construction workers, 50
Heart disease adverse health effects, 46
Heating and air conditioning mechanics
- apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
- costs of work-related injuries, 48
high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation description, 1
Heavy metal hazards. See also Chromium; Lead;
Helpers. See Construction helpers
High blood cholesterol adverse health effects, 46
Highway, street, and bridge construction
- back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
share of dollar value, 5
- average hourly wage, 23
deaths involving vehicles and heavy equipment, 39
health insurance coverage, 26
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
union membership, 11
- apprenticeship training, 29
average age of construction workers, 13
construction company ownership, 7
in the construction industry, 15
as contingent workers, 21
deaths from injuries and nonfatal injuries, 33, 34
educational attainment, 28
health insurance coverage and, 26, 50
Hispanic women in the construction industry, 16
industries employed in, 15
as production workers, 16
regional distribution, 15
use of day laborers, 8
wages and, 24
years construction businesses were established, 8
Hypertension adverse health effects, 46
I
ICD. See Irritant contact dermatitis
Illnesses. See Nonfatal injuries and illnesses;
specific illnesses
ILO. See International Labour Organization
Immigrants. See Foreign-born workers
Improvements
estimates of spending by property owners, 6
share of dollar value, 5
Independent contractors. See Self-employed persons
Industrial building construction
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation description, 1
Informal training construction workers, 28
Information industry
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
foreign-born workers, 14
minority workers, 17
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
self-employed persons working in, 20
Injuries. See Deaths from injuries; Nonfatal injuries and illnesses
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
occupation classification, 10
percentage of smokers, 46
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
Insulation workers
baby boomers as, 13
noise exposure, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
International Labour Organization
work-related death data, 31
Ironworkers. See also Reinforcing iron and rebar workers
apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
chest x-ray results, 43
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
manganese exposure hazard, 45
minorities as, 17
noise exposure, 42
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
Irritant contact dermatitis
chromium exposure and, 45
Italy
deaths from injuries in construction, 31
L
Laborers
apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
deaths involving vehicles and heavy equipment, 39
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
Land subdivision
back injuries and illnesses, 41
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
Latin America foreign-born workers from, 14
Latinos. See Hispanics
Lead. See also Heavy metal hazards
construction worker exposure to, 44
respirator use and, 43
risky tasks, 44
Leisure/hospitality industry
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
self-employed persons working in, 20
Loans source of capital used to start a construction business, 8
Low-back injuries. See Back injuries
Lung hazards and diseases
M
Managers. See also Construction managers/supervisors
Manganese hazards of exposure to, 45
Manufacturing industry
alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
high blood lead levels among workers, 44
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
self-employed persons working in, 20
share of dollar value, 5
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
workers’ compensation issues, 49
Masonry contractors
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
Material moving workers. See Transportation and material moving workers
Materials
percent of construction income, 4
Metal and plastic workers
percentage of smokers, 46
Millwrights
Mining industry
alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
NAIC classification, 1
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
workers with high blood lead levels, 44
Minorities. See also specific groups, e.g., African Americans
construction business ownership, 7
educational attainment, 28
health insurance coverage, 26
occupational distribution, 17
wages and, 24
Miscellaneous construction and related workers
costs of work-related injuries, 48
occupation classification, 10
Musculoskeletal disorders
examples of work-related disorders, 40
risk factors for, 40
types of nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 40
N
NAICS. See North American Industry
Classification System
National Compensation Survey
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance
(ABLES) program, 44
Natural resources industry
self-employed persons working in, 20
New multi-family construction
share of dollar value, 5
New Residential Construction
data compiled in, 6
NIOSH. See National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
Noise-induced hearing loss. See Hearing loss
Nonemployer establishments
estimated number of, 3
financial sources, 8
self-employment and, 3
Nonfatal injuries and illnesses. See also Deaths from
injuries; specific causes and illnesses, e.g., Falls
construction workers, 32, 33
costs of, 48
demographic and geographic trends, 34
leading causes, 36
underreporting of, 33
Nonproduction workers
occupation classification, 10
Nonresidential building construction. See Commercial
and institutional building construction; Industrial
building construction
North American Industry classification System
compared with the U.S. Standard Industrial
classification system, 1
review and updating of, 1
Norway deaths from injuries in construction, 31
O
Obesity
adverse health effects, 46
Occupational classifications and distributions
construction workers, 10
Occupational Employment Statistics
employment and wage estimates, 23
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
blood lead level regulation, 44
chromium exposure limits, 45
construction inspections, 47
enforcement of construction safety and health regulations, 47
hearing conservation program, 42
OES. See Occupational Employment Statistics
Offices
share of dollar value, 5
Oil and gas pipeline construction
Operating engineers
apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from injuries, 35
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
OSHA. See Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
Outside investors
source of capital used to start a construction
business, 8
Overexertion injuries. See Musculoskeletal disorders
Overtime work
survey data, 25
P
Paint vapors
respirator use and, 43
Painters
apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
chromium exposure hazard, 45
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
Painting and wall covering contractors
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
Paving surfacing and tamping equipment operators
occupation classification, 10
Payroll
percent of construction income, 4
Payroll employers
average age of construction workers, 13
“just-in-time” employment strategies, 8
number of, 3
subcontracting expenses, 4
Pensions. See Retirement plans
Pipe layers. See also Oil and gas pipeline construction
average hourly wage, 23
Pipefitters
apprenticeships, 29
costs of work-related injuries, 48
manganese exposure hazard, 45
Plasterers and stucco masons
costs of work-related injuries, 48
occupation classification, 10
Plumbers
apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. See also Heating and air conditioning mechanics
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
Power and communication line construction. See also Electrical power-line installers
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
Power and fuel
Private-sector construction
dollar value, 5
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
type of construction employment, 9
value of, 6
Production workers. See also specific occupations
age issues, 13
health insurance coverage and, 26
Hispanics, 16
minorities as, 17
occupation classification, 10
women as, 18
Professional/business workers
back injuries and illnesses, 41
occupation classification, 10
Public administration
alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
educational attainment of workers, 28
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
overtime work, 25
retirement plan participation level, 27
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
Public-sector construction
dollar value, 5
type of construction employment, 9
union membership data, 11
R
Racial minorities. See Minorities
Reinforcing iron and rebar workers, 10.
See also Ironworkers
Rentals
percent of construction income, 4
Repair workers. See Installation, maintenance, and
repair workers
Residential building construction
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
number of establishments, 3
occupation description, 1
special trades work, 6
value and units, 6
Respirators
occupational exposure to lung hazards and, 43
Retail industry
alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
Retirement plans
Roofers
apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
Roofing contractors
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
S
Savings
source of capital used to start a construction
business, 8
SBO. See Survey of Business Owners
Self-employed persons
average age of construction workers, 13
in the construction industry, 20
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from injuries and nonfatal injuries, 31, 33
Economic Census survey and, 3
misclassification and, 20
as sole owners of their businesses, 8
type of construction employment, 9
women as, 18
Service/sales personnel
occupation classification, 10
Services
percent of construction income, 4
Services industry
alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
overtime work, 25
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
self-employed persons working in, 20
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
workers’ compensation issues, 49
workers with high blood lead levels, 44
Sewage and waste disposal
share of dollar value, 5
Sheet metal workers
apprenticeships, 29
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
chest x-ray results, 43
costs of work-related injuries, 48
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
noise exposure, 42
noise-induced hearing loss, 42
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
SIC system. See U.S. Standard Industrial
classification system
Siding contractors
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
occupation description, 1
Silica dust
Site preparation contractors
occupation description, 1
percentage of work done by special trades, 6
Skin disorders
caused by heavy metal exposure, 45
Small establishments
deaths from injuries in small establishments, 33
nonfatal injury rates, 33
Smoking. See Cigarette smoking
Solvents respirator use and, 43
Spain deaths from injuries in construction, 31
Specialty trades. See specific occupations
Steamfitters
costs of work-related injuries, 48
Stonemasons. See also Brickmasons
costs of work-related injuries, 48
Structural steel and precast concrete contractors
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
occupation description, 1
Subcontracting
percent of construction income, 4
Supervisors. See Construction managers/supervisors
Survey of Business Owners
characteristics of construction businesses, 8
construction ownership data, 7
Sweden
deaths from injuries in construction, 31
Switzerland
deaths from injuries in construction, 31
T
Teachers
percentage of smokers, 46
Teamsters. See also Truck drivers
Tile and terrazzo contractors. See also Cement
masons, concrete finishers, and terrazzo workers occupation description, 1
Toluene
respirator use and, 43
Trade industry
self-employed persons working in, 20
Transportation and material moving workers
average hourly wage, 23
occupation classification, 10
percentage of smokers, 46
Transportation industry
alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
occupation classification, 10
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
self-employed persons working in, 20
share of dollar value, 5
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
Transportation injuries
cause of death from, 36
Trench-related deaths
causes of, 39
Truck drivers. See also Teamsters; Vehicles and
heavy equipment
baby boomers as, 13
back injuries and illnesses, 41
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from injuries, 35
deaths involving vehicles and heavy equipment, 39
employment change projection, 30
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 35
nonfatal injuries from falls, 37
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
U
Unemployment data
construction industry, 19
Union membership
apprenticeship training and, 29
construction workers, 11
educational attainment and, 28
health insurance coverage and, 26
job tenure and, 21
retirement plans and, 27
wages and, 24
United States
deaths from injuries in construction, 31, 32
University of Washington
study of hearing loss among construction workers, 42
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
American Time Use Survey, 25
civilian labor force data, 9
Consumer Expenditure Survey, 6
Current Employment Statistics, 9
Current Population Survey, 9
deaths from electrocutions, 38
National Compensation Survey, 22
self-employed worker data, 20
U.S. Census Bureau. See also Economic Census
“construction worker” definition, 10
nonemployer establishments, 3
U.S. Department of Energy
hearing loss screening program, 42
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
blood lead level reduction objective, 44
U.S. Standard Industrial classification system
compared with the North American Industry
classification System, 1
Utilities industry
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
foreign-born workers, 14
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
Utility system construction. See also specific utilities,
e.g., Oil and gas pipeline construction
high blood lead levels among workers, 44
hourly and annual wages of workers, 23
V
Value of Construction Put in Place, 5
Vehicle incidents
deaths from, 39
Vehicles and heavy equipment. See also Truck drivers
VIP. See Value of Construction Put in Place
W
Wages and salaries. See also Payroll employers
compensation per hour in the construction industry, 22
inflation and, 22
minorities and, 24
by occupational classifications, 23
regional variations, 24
union membership and, 24
women and, 24
Water and sewer line construction
costs of work-related injuries, 48
occupation description, 1
Water supply
share of dollar value, 5
Welding, soldering, and brazing workers
average hourly wage, 23
baby boomers as, 13
chromium exposure hazard, 45
costs of work-related injuries, 48
deaths from electrocution, 38
deaths from falls, 37
deaths from injuries, 35
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanics as, 16
minorities as, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
occupation classification, 10
retirement plan participation, 27
self-employed persons as, 20
union membership, 11
women as, 18
Welding fumes
respirator use and, 43
Wholesale industry
alternative employment arrangements, 21
average age of workers, 12
average labor cost, 22
back injuries and illnesses in workers, 41
educational attainment of workers, 28
employment change projection, 30
foreign-born workers, 14
health insurance coverage, 26
Hispanic workers, 15
minority workers, 17
musculoskeletal (overexertion) injuries, 40
nonfatal injuries and illnesses, 32
overtime work, 25
percent of gross domestic product, 4
percentage of employees using respirators, 43
retirement plan participation level, 27
women workers, 18
work-related deaths from injuries, 32
Women
construction company ownership, 7
construction workers, 18
educational attainment, 28
Hispanic women in the construction industry, 16
wages and, 24
Woodworkers
chromium exposure hazard, 45
Work hours
survey data, 25
Work-related deaths and injuries. See Deaths from
injuries; Nonfatal injuries and illnesses
Workers’ compensation
base rate ranges, 49
construction workers, 49
sources of payment for, 49