This report is a global review of worker protection programs in construction in the United States, performed by a firm under contract with OSHA’s Office of Program Evaluation. … [Read more...] about Worker Protection Programs in Construction – Final Report
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Preventing Silicosis and Deaths in Construction Workers
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests assistance in preventing silicosis and deaths in construction workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. Construction … [Read more...] about Preventing Silicosis and Deaths in Construction Workers
Respiratory Protection and Roadway Construction
Presentation discussing respiratory protection for workers. … [Read more...] about Respiratory Protection and Roadway Construction
Building Safer Highway Work Zones: Measures to Prevent Worker Injuries From Vehicles and Equipment
To better understand worker injury risks, NIOSH reviewed the current literature on highway safety, analyzed data on worker fatalities in the highway and street construction industry, and held a … [Read more...] about Building Safer Highway Work Zones: Measures to Prevent Worker Injuries From Vehicles and Equipment
Traumatic Occupational Injury Research Needs and Priorities, A Report by the NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) Traumatic Injury Team
The purpose of this report is to "present a broad framework of the objectives and research needed to begin filling the gaps in knowledge and furthering progress toward safer workplaces and practices." … [Read more...] about Traumatic Occupational Injury Research Needs and Priorities, A Report by the NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) Traumatic Injury Team
Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes
This alert examines traffic-related motor vehicle crashes that have resulted in the death of a person who was at work when the incident occurred. Events that occurred while traveling to or from work … [Read more...] about Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes