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Respiratory disease risks in the construction industry

P A Sullivan1, K M Bang, F J Hearl

  • 1Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505-2888, USA.

Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Construction workers face serious respiratory hazards like cancer and fibrosis. This chapter details these risks and provides exposure limits for over 30 substances from NIOSH, OSHA, and ACGIH.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Medicine
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Construction sites present numerous respiratory hazards.
  • Exposure to dusts, fumes, and chemicals can lead to serious lung conditions.
  • Lack of awareness regarding specific substance exposure limits is a concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and detail primary respiratory hazards in the construction industry.
  • To provide a comprehensive resource on occupational respiratory diseases.
  • To list established exposure limits for common construction-related substances.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of respiratory hazards in construction.
  • Compilation of data on respiratory tract cancers, fibrosis, airway diseases, inhalation injuries, and infections.

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  • Creation of a table detailing exposure limits from NIOSH, OSHA, and ACGIH for over 30 substances.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key respiratory hazards including cancers, pulmonary/pleural fibrosis, airway diseases, inhalation injuries, and infections.
    • Compiled a table with specific exposure limits for more than 30 substances.
    • Highlighted the importance of adhering to established occupational exposure limits.

    Conclusions:

    • Construction workers are at high risk for various occupational lung diseases.
    • Awareness and adherence to NIOSH, OSHA, and ACGIH exposure limits are crucial for worker safety.
    • Further research and preventative measures are needed to mitigate these risks.