This CPWR Hazard Alert on Noise and Hearing Loss describes the noise levels generated by construction equipment and steps to reduce the risk of hearin...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Fumes and Gases describes the exposures created by welding, cutting and burning and the health effects they cause. It also r...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Skin Problems in construction lists problems caused by exposure of skin to wet concrete, solvents, and adhesives, and advice...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Asbestos describes how construction workers may be exposed to airborne asbestos, how this can endanger them, and how they ca...
1999 study of hearing loss among construction workers based on a sample covering 1960-1975....
In a guide aimed at contractors and workers, a CPWR researcher explains OSHA’s focused/partial inspection program targeting the major construction w...
1942 remarks by an industrial hygienist show that concerns about welding fumes and airborne silica reach back more than seven decades....
Of historical interest: 1942 speech by industrial hygienist discussing dangers of welding fumes and asbestos fibers....
A review of tools, tasks, and work postures common on construction worksite to guide your effort to identify and mitigate ergonomic hazards....