Controlling occupational health hazards in construction
Weeks, J.L.
Occupational Medicine 10(2): 407-420
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0885-114X PMID: 7667749 Document Number: 446232
This chapter describes, evaluates, and illustrates generic and conventional industrial hygiene methods for controlling occupational hazards affecting construction workers. Case studies that identify and control exposure to asbestos, lead, crystalline silica, and additives to cement are discussed.
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