Describes the standards that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been using for the Prevention of Cumulative Trauma....
Provides statistics on substance abuse among young laborers and the impact on work-related injuries....
The summary of a NIOSH study showing that "nuisance dust" from joint-compound mud used in drywall work can contain toxic materials. They recommend en...
A short description of a study being conducted to assess the risks of working with asphalt...
Describes fatalities in roadway workzones, a case study and steps that are being taken to reduce them including a national safety awareness week and a...
Discussion of a nine-month investigation by the Houston Chronicle that found that some, and perhaps many, of the deaths, illnesses and injuries in the...
Describes several workers who suffered debilitating diseases but have been unable to get workers’ comp in Texas. Part of a collection. Click on the...
An explanation of the dangers of working on electrical equipment when the power is on, and some of the reasons people give for not turning it off....
Describes the dangers of trenching on how following OSHA regulations can help save lives...
A newspaper article talking about the fact that there are often violations in construction companies on reporting of injuries and deaths, skewing the...