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Controlling occupational health hazards in construction
1Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|April 1, 1995
Summary
This study details industrial hygiene methods to control construction worker hazards like asbestos, lead, and silica. It evaluates practical case studies for effective exposure mitigation in the construction industry.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industrial Hygiene
- Construction Safety
Background:
- Construction workers face significant occupational hazards.
- Exposure to specific substances like asbestos, lead, and silica poses risks.
- Controlling these hazards is crucial for worker well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe, evaluate, and illustrate industrial hygiene methods.
- To provide practical guidance for controlling occupational hazards in construction.
- To examine case studies of hazard identification and control.
Main Methods:
- Review of generic and conventional industrial hygiene techniques.
- Analysis of case studies focusing on specific construction hazards.
- Evaluation of methods for controlling exposure to asbestos, lead, silica, and cement additives.
Main Results:
- Effective industrial hygiene strategies for construction environments are presented.
- Case studies demonstrate successful control of asbestos, lead, and silica exposures.
- Methods for managing risks associated with cement additives are illustrated.
Conclusions:
- Industrial hygiene practices are vital for mitigating construction worker risks.
- Case studies provide valuable insights into hazard control.
- Implementing these methods enhances occupational safety in construction.