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Workers Are The Experts

See new tools and practices developed by construction workers to improve safety and health on jobsites and hear the workers talk about the project and...

Drywall Dust Engineering Controls

This 7-min. video proves engineering controls reduce drywall dust. Dust controls can reduce hazardous exposure to silica, which can cause silicosis, a...

Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction

This OSHA guidance document reviews the common sources of airborne silica in construction work and methods to reduce worker exposure....

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...

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...

The Effects of Debris Accumulation Upon Air Flow and Filter Resistance to Air Flow for Four Commercially Available Vacuum Cleaners

The results of a laboratory study conducted to evaluate how mortar debris affects air flow and pressure losses through a vacuum cleaner’s filters....

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Unstable work platform, saw horses do not properly support tile cutter. Saw not connected to saw horses. No GFCI, no PPE. Electrical cords are a poten...

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Worker should be equipped with proper respiratory protection. Space heater should have GFCI protected electrical cord. Heater should not be used indoo...

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Worker operating the saw needs; face shield and eye protection, hard hat and correct respiratory protection. Water or vacuum not being used to reduce...

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There is no dust suppression system(water, local exhaust ventilation system), electrical connection should have GFCI. Brick mason should be using res...