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Worksite Assessment Team Site Visit Report for City Center and Cosmopolitan Construction Projects, Las Vegas Nevada

The worksite assessment was conducted in response to work-related fatalities. The primary purpose of the visit was to better understand safety managem...

Genetic Testing for Beryllium: Worker Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes

This project sought to gain insight into workers’ knowledge, beliefs and attitudes on the subject of genetic susceptibility testing for beryllium....

Protecting Yourself During a Dirty Bomb Response

This is a training tool is an awareness-level health and safety resource for "skilled support personnel" who will participate in a dirty bomb response...

The Weight of Lead: Effects Add Up in Adults

Discussion of lead toxicity and the impact on a person’s heart, kidneys and cognitive ability....

Annotated Bibliography of Issues in the U.S. Construction Industry

A listing of peer reviewed research articles on economic, labor, and human resources management issues in the U.S. construction industry. It is based...

Defective Fall Protection: 6' Capital Safety (Protecta) anchorage connector for fall protection

Safety alert issued on the 6’ Capital Safety- (Protecta) anchorage connector, based on a defect found by an Ironworkers using this equipment for fal...

CPWR Technical Report: Analysis and Control of Crane and Aerial Lift Hazards

This research paper expands upon the 1993 book Crane Hazards and their Prevention to examine some of the major hazards on cranes and aerial lifts and...

Fire and Explosion Deaths in Construction

A presentation on the causes of fatal fires and explosions in construction including the trades involved and the trend....

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Piston scaler should have vacuum attachment to reduce lead exposure level. Worker should have on proper PPE including a face shield, eye protection an...

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Using needle gun to remove lead based paint. Employer should use engineering controls (vacuum tools) to reduce worker exposure levels....