This study set out to investigate and document how the principles and practices of so-called mistakeproofing may be applied to improve safety and hea...
Highway construction is commonly associated with high rates of worker accidents. These high rates are often linked to the requirement of work in close...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a new form of personal protective equipment (PPE), reflective Aluminet vests, designed to...
The NIOSH Mining Program works to eliminate mining fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through research and impactful solutions. This collection of re...
This document contains key findings from, "The impact of drywall handling tools on the low back," Jennifer A. Hess, Laurel Kincl, and Kermit Davis. Ap...
This study explores fall hazards at a commercial construction site, focusing on carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, painters and roofers, while uti...
This CPWR Small Study evaluates fall safety among members of five constructions trades: Carpenters, Electricians, Ironworkers, Painters, and Roofers,...
This CPWR Small Study explores the effectiveness of OSHA Outreach Training on rates of workers' compensation injury claims and related outcomes by exa...
A near miss database was created in commercially-available BIM design software to allow construction site personnel to report near misses and visualiz...
This research paper recounts the exploratory empirical research performed on a promising safety intervention concept, design for construction safety...