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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...

Inspect, Follow Up to Reduce Risks

Describes the importance of routine safety inspections and follow-up reports in improving safety, based on the study of a specific construction site....

Protection From Electric Shock and Arc Flash

Discussion of the electric hazards posed to electrical workers, describes the nature of the hazards and steps that can be taken to improve safety....

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers

Black and Decker cordless drills recalled due to potential overheating, melting, smoking and fires. Sold through Feb. 2002....

NIOSH Continuing Education and Research Centers

Link to a list of the university-based Education and Research Centers supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)....

The Work Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 2002

Link to NIOSH’s WORLD Surveillance Report, which provides some data through 1999 for construction workers related to asbestosis, asthma, chronic obs...

CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Tester

Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers recalled for potential shorts....

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...

Will Your Safety Harness Kill You?

Explains the dangers of staying in a safety harness after a fall and discusses procedures to avoid injury or death from this situation....