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Worker Fatigue: Managing concerns in rapid renewal highway construction projects

Study of the impact of rapid renewal projects and nighttime work on workers and injury rates and steps to identify and manage fatigue and reduce injur...

Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries among Hispanic Construction Workers 1992-2008

This data brief provides updated data on fatal and nonfatal injuries among Hispanic construction workers, focusing on changes in recent years....

White Paper: Reaching Higher - Recommendations for the Safe Use of Mast Climbing Work Platforms

Paper presenting the recommendations on the safe use of mast climbing work platforms, also known as mast climbers, based on input from a work group of...

Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Trunk Flexion among Stud Workers

This study investigated the effect of an intervention system designed to reduce exposure to extreme trunk flexion among stud welders on measures of tr...

Keeping Concrete Masons Healthy

Information on steps cement masons can take to avoid musculoskeletal disorders....

Keeping Ironworkers Healthy: Ergonomics and WMSDs

Explanation of the ergonomic hazards facing ironworkers and measures that can be taken to prevent injuries....

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers

Booklet and access to individual tip sheets that contain practical ideas to help reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury in common construction ta...

PESO: Hazard Identification

Brief description of how to identify a potential hazard before an accident happens. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access t...

PESO: Manual Material Handling

Brief description of activities involving handling construction materials, the hazards, and how to safely lift these materials. Part of a collection....

CPWR Technical Report: Analysis of Work-Related Safety & Health Hazards of Unrepresented Workers in the Iron Working Industry

This study looked at the work-related safety and health hazards of unrepresented workers in the iron working industry. Interviews were with 87 non-uni...