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CDC and Nanotechnology

Portion of NIOSH's website coverning Nanotechnology, which is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials a...

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....

Green Jobs: Safety & Health Outlook for Workers - A view from under the Hard Hat

This presentation provides information on green construction and the potential impact on worker health and safety....

Green and Healthy Jobs - A Presentation based on a report of the same name by Helen Chen

This presentation is based on the report on Green and Healthy jobs by Helen Chen....

Preventing Falls from Ladders in Construction: A Guide to Training Site Supervisors

Research results and information that site supervisors should be aware of to prevent ladder accidents on construction sites....

Preventing Falls from Ladders in Construction

Presentation that reflect information in the training program -- Preventing Falls from Ladders in Construction: A Guide to Training Site Supervisors...

CPWR Technical Report: Risk of Isocyanate Exposure in the Construction Industry

This study focuses on identifying and collecting data on polyurethane products (isocyanates) that are commonly used and most likely to present skin ex...

Green & Healthy Jobs

This report collects the best available information to assess the coming tide of green construction jobs with the goal of looking for opportunities to...

Health Insurance Coverage and Health Care Utilization Among Hispanic Construction Workers

CPWR data brief on insurance coverage and access to health care among Hispanic construction workers....

Occupational Exposures, Respiratory Symptoms, and Blood Lead Levels among Latino Day Workers in Greater New Orleans

Results of a study of Latino migrant workers in New Orleans, Louisiana. The purpose of the study was to describe the occupational experience over time...