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Army Corps Sets a Standard on Construction Ergonomics

Describes the standards that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been using for the Prevention of Cumulative Trauma....

Study Ties Alcohol Abuse, Increased Work-Related Injuries Among Construction Laborers Who are 25 to 34 years-old

Provides statistics on substance abuse among young laborers and the impact on work-related injuries....

Dusts From Drywall-Joint-Compound Mud May be a Serous Lung Hazard, NIOSH Finds

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...

Harvard Studying Asphalt - Work Risks

A short description of a study being conducted to assess the risks of working with asphalt...

Construction Declares War on Highway Work Zone Carnage

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...

Deadly Trades

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...

Ailments Pose Dilemma for Workers' Comp.

Describes several workers who suffered debilitating diseases but have been unable to get workers’ comp in Texas. Part of a collection. Click on the...

Hazards of Working Electrical Equipment Hot

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....

Trenching is a Dangerous and Dirty Business

Describes the dangers of trenching on how following OSHA regulations can help save lives...

Work Injuries, Illnesses also Watched by OSHA

A newspaper article talking about the fact that there are often violations in construction companies on reporting of injuries and deaths, skewing the...