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In Their Own Words: Women in the Blue-Collar Construction Trades

Report of a Cornell Study on women in construction, including statistics on demographics, job retainment, and factors leading to success....

Health and Safety Executive Short Videos on Construction Hazards

Link to a series of videos concerning near-misses and work-related hazards in construction and other industries. The quick-loading one-minute videos...

NIOSH Construction Compendium

One-page summaries of over 100 NIOSH-supported construction safety and health research projects in 2002....

OSHA's Public Service Announcement for workers and their families

English and Spanish language scripts for an OSHA public service announcement on workers’ right to a safe workplace and the role of OSHA....

After Injury Rehabilitation

A toolbox talk on how to handle rehabilitation after an injury, from both the perspective of the employer and worker....

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....

Safety Behaviour in the Construction Industry

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

NIOSH Suggested Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites

Link to NIOSH guidance document for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites, which includes recommendations for a written work plan and safety checklists...

The Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for the Smaller Construction Contractor

Link to an HSE publication containing illustrations, brief information about some workplace deaths related to the safety problems, and references to...

Project Reaches Million-Hour Mark With Built-In Safety Program

Oak Ridge Spallation Neutron Source Project logs 1 million man-hours without a lost workday, thanks to intensive safety program....