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BUILT: Toxics & Tobacco on the Job - Protecting Your Health: Construction Workers' Guide

A booklet with in-depth information for construction workers about the hazards of smoking, the interaction between other respiratory hazards and smoki...

BUILT: Quitting Tobacco - The Next Step: Employer's Toolbox for Building a Cessation Program

A booklet for employers that discusses the reasons for having a smoking cessation program, and steps and advice on setting one up.Part of a collection...

NIOSH: Some Respirator Approvals Revoked

Notice that the NIOSH certificates of approval for Survivair Incorporated’s Willson ® Dalloz Safety Products respirator assemblies using the P95 fi...

Letter from a Father - on "Accidents"

Letter from the father of a worker who was electrocuted, arguing that “accidents” stem from lack of safety procedures and policies....

NIOSH Press release: June 1, 2000 Working Women Face High Risks From Work Stress, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Other Disorders, NIOSH Finds

Report of NIOSH study finding that women face high risks from job-related stress, musculoskeletal injuries, violence, and other hazards of the modern...

Cal/OSHA Submits Heat Stress Regulations to State

Cal/OSHA has submitted proposed emergency regulations for heat stress management to the state Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board and has...

Construction Heaters

Discusses different types of construction heaters, how to select them and set them up so they will be safe....

Hispanic workers lack health insurance; Union members are better off

Reports on result of study of Hispanic workers indicating that Hispanic construction workers are less likely to have health insurance, although union...

Fire Safety

An evacuation plan to protect against fires, including an evacuation checklist and equipment checklist....

NIOSH: Recommendations for Protecting Outdoor Workers from West Nile Virus Exposure

A pamphlet discussing frequently asked questions about west nile virus such as who is exposed, what are the dangers and the symptoms....