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Toolbox - Fatal Facts - Falls

OSHA magazine article profiling death of a carpenter who fell into an unguarded pit, citing regulations that applied to the situation....

Safety in the Trenches

Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations, but using these trenching tips can prevent accidents and save lives....

NIOSH Update: New Leads for Lung Disease Prevention Offered in NIOSH Study That Charts Areas of High Prevalence

Summary of results from a 2002 NIOSH study showing that employees in construction, agriculture and certain manufacturing sectors are at elevated risk...

Association between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Employment by Industry and Occupation in the US Population: A Study of Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Study

Abstract of a 2002 study showing that employees in construction, agriculture and certain manufacturing sectors are at elevated risk of COPD....

Smoking Cessation in a Blue-Collar Population: Results From and Evidence-Based Pilot Program

Abstract of a study of multiemployer health plan participants demonstrates effectiveness of smoking cessation plans within this population....

Fatal Facts: Construction Worker Struck and Killed by Car

Washington State Department of Labor narrative of a fatal accident when a passing car struck a member of a highway road crew....

Fatality Narrative: Worker Struck by Vehicle When Exiting Trench in Roadway

Washington State Department of Labor narrative of a fatal accident when a passing car struck a member of an underground utility crew....

Construction Noise: Exposure, Effects, and the Potential for Remediation; A Review and Analysis

A study of noise exposure in the construction industry recommends greater use of hearing protection and control of the sources of noise on the work si...

Safety Behaviour in the Construction Industry

A multifaceted study of occupational safety culture and habits in the Irish construction industry....

NIOSH - Respirator Users Notice; Dust/Mist Filsters Approved Under Title 30 CFR, Part 11

NIOSH recommends replacing any respirator produced and approved under 30 CFR Part 11 with filters approved under 42 CFR Part 84....