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Nanotechnology: Assessing Awareness and Training Needs Among California Construction Trades

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the current understanding and use of nanotechnology applications in heavy industrial/commercial construction...

CPWR Technical Report: Analysis of Work-Related Safety & Health Hazards of Unrepresented Workers in the Iron Working Industry

This study looked at the work-related safety and health hazards of unrepresented workers in the iron working industry. Interviews were with 87 non-uni...

CPWR Resources on Latino Workers, Young Workers, and Small Businesses in the Construction Industry (January 2015)

This is a summary of resources on employment and health and safety issues for Latino workers, young workers, and small businesses. Each item has a des...

Training: An Interdisciplinary Annotated Bibliography

This document is part of a series of annotated, interdisciplinary bibliographies of academic research on major topics in construction occupational saf...

Hand-Arm Vibration Checklist

A checklist for hand/arm vibration including items such as hazard identification, medical monitoring, training and tool design. Part of a collection....

Hand Tools Training Guide

Training on hand tools, including items such as how to select the proper tool, dangers of using incorrect tools, and maintenance of tools – includes...

Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments.

This National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) criteria document extensively reviews the scientific data on heat stress and hot en...

Hand/Arm Vibration Training Guide

Training on the impact of vibration on the musculoskeletal system, how to select tools that reduce impact and other ways to reduce vibration – incl...

Ergonomics Guides & Checklists

Collection of guides, training resources, and checklists to identify and mitigate ergonomic hazards....

Recommended Skills and Capabilities for Silica Competent Persons

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) released this white paper to describe a common, minimum body of knowledge needed by a competent...