Overview of workplace hazards in construction
Please review all lecture materials, specially the topics I mention every “Last Session Review” and “Session Summary”. Study extra well the following documents:
“Federal Environmental Requirements for Construction” document by EPA
“Overview of workplace hazards in construction” lecture slides Specifically, also study the following:
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Order Paper NowEnvironmental permits in construction: CAA, AHERA, Endangered Species Act, NHPA, etc.
OSHA construction standards
Occupational exposures in construction
Risk vs hazard
Health and safety hazards: types, outcome
Identifying examples of specific hazards under each hazard type for a scenario (done during the 1st lab activity)
Adverse effects of specific hazards discussed
Physical hazards: types, health effects, workers at risk, noise exposure limit
Chemical hazards: forms, sources in construction, acute vs chronic, routes of entry, MSDS
Asbestos: hazardous form, use, diseases, removal
Carbon monoxide: mechanism of health effect
Biohazards: diseases, workers at risk
Ergonomics: definition; ergo hazards: risk factors, health effects, control strategies
Safety hazards, fatal injuries in construction
Hazardous waste: examples, PCB sources.