PESO: Health in Construction

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Oregon OSHA

Summary Statement

Brief description of things commonly found on construction sites that can be hazardous to a worker’s health. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access the other items.

Health hazards are things that can cause sickness or harm your health.

Which are the routes of entry?

Skin
Skin
Eyes
Eyes
Nose
Nose
Mouth
Mouth

Chemical hazards – examples:

  • Lead
  • Asbestos
  • Silica
  • Solvents
Chemical hazards

Physical hazards – examples:

  • Noise
  • Temperature extreme
Temperature extremesTemperature extremesNoise

Biological hazards – examples:

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungus
  • Plants
Biological hazardsBiological hazards