A brief discussion of the hazards of noise and some practical suggestions to reduce exposures....
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Back Injuries describes the major causes of back injuries and steps that can be taken to avoid them. Click on the following...
Brief discussion of the risks of skin cancer from sun exposure, including how to assess and reduce your risk....
A comprehensive overview of health and safety in construction worldwide, including trades, typical hazards, methods of prevention, regulations, manage...
An announcement that former construction and maintenance workers from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford, Washington, nuclear facility are be...
A case study of an electrician who had a high level of lead in his blood that turned out to be a result of chewing on plastic coatings on electrical w...
A summary of a study on musculoskeletal injuries in different industries, including information on injuries by trade and type of work...
Describes the standards that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been using for the Prevention of Cumulative Trauma....
A dictionary and translation of Spanish terms often used in construction....
Training on respirators, when they are needed, different types and how to use them, including questions for discussion and a sign off sheet. Part of a...