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Why construction is different.
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1995
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EngineeringSafety ScienceConstruction PoliciesOccupational HazardsBuilding DesignPrevention Through DesignBuilt EnvironmentOccupational Health And SafetyEnvironmental HealthRisk ManagementHealth Care CoverageIndustrial HazardTransient NaturePublic HealthHealth HazardsDesignWork SafetyOccupational SafetyConstruction OperationsConstruction TechnologyGlobal HealthPatient SafetyConstruction ManagementConstruction Engineering
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.