From harmful building materials to poorly ventilated systems, older homes demand a closer look if you want to live safely within them. Here’s a breakdown of the most critical hazards, supported by global data and best-practice guidance.
Even as coal mining has shrunk, the potential dangers for people who still work in the field remain high. One in 10 underground coal miners who worked in mines for at least 25 years had black lung, according to a NIOSH report in 2018. In Central Appalachia, one of the main coal mining regions in the U.S., the rate was 1 in 5.
Originally celebrated, asbestos was widely used across various industries from construction to automotive manufacturing for many years. However, the same properties that made it so valuable have also made it a lingering danger.
In November 2023, OSHA investigators opened a complaint inspection after they observed employees not wearing protective equipment during structural demolition of a former hospital in Illinois.
Airborne fibers from asbestos cement are 50 times permissible level
November 20, 2023
A new study summarizing exposures to asbestos during the installation and removal of asbestos cement products demonstrates that these construction activities almost always exceed U.S. occupational limits.
HVAC installation, maintenance and repair are crucial tasks. They can also be dangerous, so workers in the industry must be aware of all the hazards they may face.
