Construction Industry

Construction Industry
Highlights
OSHA Intervenes in Time to Protect Workers From Trench Collapse
OSHA Intervenes in Time to Protect Workers From Trench Collapse... more

Quick action by OSHA inspector prevents possible injury or death
Quick action by OSHA inspector prevents possible injury or death... more
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Green Jobs

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"Every day in this country, more than 14 workers lose their lives in preventable workplace tragedies -- close to 100 deaths every week."
  - David Michaels, OSHA Assistant Secretary
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Residential Fall Protection Residential Fall Protection Residential Fall Protection Residential Fall Protection

>> Fall Protection in Residential Construction


Cranes and Derricks Final Rule

>> Construction Topics: Cranes and Derrick


>> Industry Alert: Cleaning Piping Systems with Natural Gas

Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair. Examples include residential construction, bridge erection, roadway paving, excavations, demolitions, and large scale painting jobs. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and asbestos.

The information, tools, and resources provided in these Construction Industry web pages are designed to assist those in the industry – whether worker or employer – to identify, reduce, and eliminate construction-related hazards.




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