Construction & Utilities

Cambridge, MA – Workers who are concerned about being fired after suffering an injury on the job may remain on disability longer than those who feel secure, according to multiple studies from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Pomona, CA – Workers and employers have different perceptions of noise levels in their workplaces, according to the results of a new survey.

DeKalb, IL – Workers who conceal unseen disabilities may be risking their safety and health, according to a report from Northern Illinois University.

Silver Spring, MD – The number of construction deaths has increased for the first time since 2006, according to a report of 2012 data from the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).

Washington – Safer alternatives are available for toxic flame retardants used in commercial products such as building insulation, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Atlanta – Workers in the construction and mining industries are among those most likely to smoke cigarettes and use smokeless tobacco products, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – NIOSH has released a document outlining dozens of safety recommendations aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by backing construction vehicles and equipment.

Washington – OSHA has unveiled an online game intended to help workers and employers identify hazards in the manufacturing and construction industries.

Brussels – The European Union has released its strategic plan to identify and address workplace hazards on most of the continent for the rest of the decade.

Washington – OSHA is calling on employers in the construction industry to participate in a National Fall Prevention Stand-Down the week of June 2-6.