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:: Saturday, August 14, 2004 ::
OSHA Unveils Safety and Health Topics Page for Residential Construction U.S. Newswire
'This new page focuses industry-specific safety and health information that can help employers and workers establish and maintain safer worksites,' said OSHA Administrator John Henshaw. 'It's a perfect example of how the Alliance program can leverage resources to maximize worker protections.'
More than 1.5 million Americans are employed in the construction industry, half of which work in residential construction. Because residential construction workers have more flexibility when building homes to meet the homeowner's specifications, they also face a unique set of hazards and safety considerations.------------------------------------------- posted 7:04 AM :: reference link ::
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