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University of Utah researchers find that states having strong prevailing wage laws reported 16% fewer injuries and illnesses than states having no law...
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....
Back injuries are common and expensive, but often avoidable with proper lifting techniques....
Study showing that health care benefits for construction workers dropped immediately after repeal of state prevailing wage laws....
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...
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