PubMed · 1995 · 71 citations · 0 references
Public HealthConstruction ManagementRisk ManagementOccupational HealthRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentOccupational Health HazardsOccupational Health PolicyOccupational SafetyWorking ConditionsWorkplace ConditionsWorkplace SafetyConstruction Worker ExposureHealth Care Coverage PolicyHealthcare Worker SafetyOccupational Exposure RiskWorkplace Hazard PreventionWorkplace Health Risks
Construction differs markedly from many other types of manufacturing in that the nature of the work exacerbates the safety and health risks faced by workers. Even for workers who have health care coverage, the authors point out, the transient nature of the industry makes it difficult to trace an individual's exposure to health hazards.