Falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry. Between 150 and 200 workers are killed each year as a result of falls on construction sites. And 100,000 more construction workers are injured every year because of falls. Learn More>>
Overview Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. Workers involved in excavating and trenching operations are exposed to many different potential hazards, including cave-ins, hazardous atmospheres and falling objects. Learn More>>
Overview In the construction industry, asbestos is found in installed products such as sprayed-on fireproofing, pipe insulation, floor tiles, cement pipe and sheet, roofing felts and shingles, ceiling tiles, fire-resistant drywall, drywall joint compounds, and.. Learn More>>
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 7.7 million wage and salary jobs in the United States construction industry in 2006, making Construction one of the largest industries in the nation. Learn More>>
Grouting is a widely used method for strengthening and sealing rock, soil and concrete. The possibilities for sealing structures are of great importance from both an economic and environmental point of view. The cost of grouting has in certain projects been as high Learn More>>
Overview Steel erection can be dangerous business. The close proximity of workers to heavy equipment, overhead lifts and potentially unstable structures, combined with working at heights pose significant risks to workers that must be managed by the project. Learn More>>
According to Architectural Graphic Standards, Tenth Edition, stairways ...are the site of accidents resulting in approximately 4,000 deaths and one million injuries requiring hospital treatment annually in the United States. No wonder, then, that several mathematic Learn More>>
Overview OSHA's recent rule, Safety Standards for Scaffolds Use in the Construction Industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in the. Learn More>>
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