David Weil reports that many of the nation's largest construction contractors had not been inspected in recently by OSHA....
Although manufactured insulation fibers are sold as a safe alternative to asbestos, some studies suggest a possible cancer risk....
Researchers in Finland have found that retroperitoneal fibrosis, a rare disease, may be caused by exposure to asbestos....
Article highlighting how cheap portable Local Exhaust Ventilation units can reduce exposure to welding fumes....
Study showing that health care benefits for construction workers dropped immediately after repeal of state prevailing wage laws....
This manual prescribes the safety and health requirements for all US Army Corps of Engineers activities and operations, with reference to applicable...
A study reviewing the adult blood lead surveillance system used in each of 12 states, with an emphasis on construction workers....
A study to assess noise, chemical and ergonomic hazards during construction of the new IAM union headquarters....
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Lyme disease focuses on construction workers who work outdoors, especially in the Northeast, and their risk of contracting L...
This CPWR Hazard Alert on Skin Problems in construction lists problems caused by exposure of skin to wet concrete, solvents, and adhesives, and advice...