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2007

CIS 07-344 Murie F.
Building safety - An international perspective
International health and safety standards to protect construction workers are already in effect but are often ignored by management. Conforming to these standards and implementing other measures described by the author could substantially reduce the high incidences of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities arising from work in this industry.
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Jan.-Mar. 2007, Vol.13, No.1, p.5-11. Illus. 11 ref.
http://www.ijoeh.com/pfds/IJOEH_1301_Murie.pdf [in English]

CIS 07-343 Watterson A.
Global construction health and safety - What works, what does not, and why?
The marginalization of construction workers makes them especially vulnerable in terms of poor occupational health and safety standards and lax enforcement, with resulting disabilities. A sound research base is needed to rectify this situation. Efforts to raise awareness of construction hazards and ameliorate them are described.
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Jan.-Mar. 2007, Vol.13, No.1, p.1-4. Illus. 25 ref.
http://www.ijoeh.com/pfds/IJOEH_1301_Watterson.pdf [in English]

2006

CIS 12-0241 A practical guide on best practice to prevent or minimise asbestos risks in work that involves (or may involve) asbestos: for the employer, the workers and the labour inspector
The Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC) prepared this guideline together with the European Social Partners (trade union and employers representatives) and the Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at Work (ACSH). It provides information on the identification of asbestos and asbestos products and raises awareness of the asbestos presence. It describes good practice on asbestos removal (dust suppression, enclosure and protective equipment) and the handling asbestos-cement products and waste. Furthermore, the guideline encourages the use of protective equipment and clothing, taking into account human factors. It is aimed at employers (regarding technical, organizational and personal safety and health protection), employees (regarding information about protective measures, workers¿ training, OSH motivation) and labour inspectors (regarding key aspects during inspection visits). Exists also in Maltese.
European Commission, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, B-1049 Brussels, Belgium, 2006, viii, 143p. Illus. 29 ref.
A_practical_guide_on_best_practice_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]
Guide_des_meilleures_pratiques_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in French]

CIS 12-0064 Code of practice for the construction industry - Part 1
This first part of the code of practice for the construction industry in Malta focusses on the general duties and roles of key duty-holders: clients; designers, engineers and architects; project supervisor for the design stage; project supervisor for the construction stage; contactors, sub-contractors and self-employed persons; employees. Appendices include relevant legislation and forms.
Occupational Health and Safety Authority, 17 Triq Edgar Ferro, Pieta, PTA 1533 Malta, 2006. 49p.
Code_of_practice_for_the_construction_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]

CIS 12-0337 Safe manual handling - Construction site
Topics addressed in this leaflet on safe manual handling on construction sites giving tips for back protection: redesigning the load; redesigning the procedure; mechanical aids; housekeeping.
Occupational Safety and Health Council, 19/F China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, Hong Kong, 2006. 5p. Illus.
Safe_manual_handling_Construction_site_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]

CIS 08-1093 Cameron I., Hare B., Duff R., Maloney B.
Health and Safety Executive
An investigation of approaches to worker engagement
This study describes approaches to worker engagement in the construction industry. The study involved an extensive literature review of methods used to engage construction workers in relation to the management of safety and health on site, followed by industry consultation via workshops before developing four intervention strategies to test on several sites. Surveys among workers combined with qualitative interviews found that three approaches successfully improve workers perceptions of worker engagement and the health and safety performance of management. The main findings are that informal methods of engagement were more successful than written approaches, and that investment in formal safety and health training resulted in more meaningful discussions. Further research is required to develop tools to measure worker engagement and the impact of the lack of fluency in English by an important proportion of workers.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. xvi, 77p. Illus. 65 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr516.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-887 Chinien V., Cheyne A.
Health and Safety Executive
Trojan horse health and safety messaging: An assessment of the long-term and behavioural impact on construction site operatives
Much of the workforce on construction sites is self-employed and there is little opportunity or incentive to invest in training. In addition, the current labour shortage results in the recruitment of more foreign workers who bring an additional set of challenges in terms of their language skills, working culture and previous safety and health training. Trojan horse messages may be ideally suited for the dissemination of safety and health information to construction site workers. The Trojan Horse project initiated in 2004 (see CIS 05-456) was aimed to deliver positive safety messages on the medium routinely used by construction site workers, such as large prefabricated construction components. This survey assessed the effectiveness of such messaging and showed that it generated minimal interference with work, that it elicited positive responses from the workers and that it resulted in high levels of awareness and information uptake with regards to the safety recommendations.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. x, 49p. Illus. 15 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr505.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-890 Voisin J.C.
Reference manual on the construction industry - Prevention of occupational accidents and diseases in the construction industry
Aide-mémoire BTP - Prévention des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles dans le bâtiment et les travaux publics [in French]
The objective of this reference manual on the construction industry is to help facilitate communications on construction sites between all parties (building owners, prime contractors, coordinators and enterprises of all sizes and sectors of activity) and to provide a common set of occupational safety and health (OSH) guidelines. It takes into account the Law of 31 December 1993 on temporary and mobile building sites. Contents: general organization of OSH (regulations, OSH institutions, responsibilities); safety and health organization within the enterprise (responsibilities, OSH institutions, work contracts, personal protective equipment, penalties); technical prevention (building site organization, equipment, harmful exposures, hygiene and first aid). Replaces CIS 04-608.
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 3rd ed., Dec. 2006. 131p. Illus. Index. Price: EUR 12.00. Downloadable version free of charge.
http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_catalog_view_view/CE7DE6AEE2678643C1256CD90050D07D/$FILE/ed790.pdf [in French]

CIS 08-954 Bennett L., Gilbertson A.
Health and Safety Executive
The commercial case for applying CDM - Case studies
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (CDM, see CIS 95-13) have placed specific statutory duties on designers. However, many designers are missing the opportunities that the regulations provide to manage the design aspects of projects effectively and deliver safety on the projects in which they are engaged. Clients frequently miss the economic benefits that are inextricably linked to effective health and safety management. On the positive side, there are examples of outstanding teamwork with innovative designs being built by highly competent contractors. This report shows some examples of the business benefits relating to early design decisions that are linked to CDM Regulations.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. viii, 73p. Illus.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr467.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-989 Cormack H., Cross S., Whittington C.
Health and Safety Executive
Identifying and evaluating the social and psychological impact of workplace accidents and ill-health incidents on employees
This study examined the impact of serious workplace-related injury and ill health on individuals in two work sectors identified as priority areas, namely the construction sector and the healthcare sector. It involved telephone interviews with a sample of employees who had experienced a serious workplace accident or suffered from a reportable illness, followed by personal home interviews with a limited subset of the more serious cases and their family members. The study shows that serious work-related accidents and illnesses can have a widespread impact on individuals and their families. Many may be unable to return to work, need a change of job or role to accommodate new restrictions, or approach their work with a level of caution not previously in evidence. Many also experience physical problems and economic consequences, both in terms of loss of income and the need for extra expenditure associated with the accident or illness.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. iv, 363p. Illus. 18 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr464.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-953 Anumba C., Egbu C., Kashyap M.
Health and Safety Executive
Avoiding structural collapses in refurbishment: A decision support system
This report documents the work done to develop a decision support system for preventing structural collapses on refurbishment projects. The aim of the project was to investigate the management of refurbishment projects and identify areas where decision support could help in avoiding structural collapses. It builds on the recommendations made in an earlier HSE-funded research project entitled "Health and safety in refurbishment involving demolition and structural instability" (see CIS 04-119), which focussed on identifying the key factors responsible for the high rate of accidents and safety incidents in refurbishment projects.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. x, 99p. Illus. 61 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr463.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-923 Bulat J., Long D.
Health and Safety Executive
Use of 3D seismic data as a substitute for high-resolution seismic surveys for site investigation
3D seismic data are routinely used in deep-water exploration areas for site investigation work as well as for basic production prospect evaluation, as this helps to reduce costs. This report presents the critical parameters that influence the suitability of 3D surveys for site investigation work. Published guidelines and industry practice suggest that where 3D surveys specifically target the seabed and near-seabed sections, a vertical resolution of 6m and finer are possible in water depths greater than 500m. This is comparable to a conventional site survey vertical resolution of 4-5m. However, 3D surveys where the seabed is not a target possess significantly lower vertical resolutions and are not fit as a substitute for site surveys.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. iv, 28p. Illus. 30 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr459.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-882
Health and Safety Executive
The global perspective in addressing construction risks
Global risks are defined as the overall risks resulting from all phases of a construction project. These need to be evaluated for each potential construction method in order to select the method with the lowest overall risk in relation to what is reasonably practicable. However, there is a lack of information on global risks which can be used in decision making. The Global Risk Toolkit has been developed to address that need. The first stage consists of hazard identification with qualitative analyses of the results. If further information or clarification is required, a methodology is presented for quantitative assessment of the global risks. The toolkit also provides risk profiles, probabilities of accidents and the financial consequences of these accidents. This toolkit has been applied to a range of scenarios involving work at height, workplace transport and the handling of materials.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. xiv, 134p. Illus. 31 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr458.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-952 Lance G.A., Anderson J.M.
Health and Safety Executive
The risk to third parties from bored tunnelling in soft ground
This study has looked at the hazards that are associated with soft ground tunnelling in urban areas. It considered all the types of construction methods currently used. Data on tunnel incidents has been taken from the published literature as well as from data compiled by the authors. This has been used to understand and describe the range of possible primary and underlying causes of failures. Methodologies for the mitigation of risks are examined and recommendations are made for the effective management of future urban tunnelling projects.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. viii, 67p. Illus. 72 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr453.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-618
Health and Safety Executive
An analysis of the significant causes of fatal and major injuries in construction in Scotland
This report describes a study to investigate the factors responsible for the higher accident rate in the Scottish construction sector than in the rest of the United Kingdom. This involved identifying the most significant causes of fatal and major accidents, followed by an examination of national differences with particular focus on factors that can be influenced by HSE and the construction industry to reduce accident rates. Accident data reported under the requirements of the RIDDOR regulations (see CIS 95-1930) and Labour Force Survey data were analysed, and interviews and site visits were conducted in both Scotland and England. Findings indicate that the most significant factor in explaining the difference in accident rates is the differing occupational make up of Scotland, with proportionally many more manual workers.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. xx, 171p. Illus. 72 ref.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr443.pdf [in English]

CIS 08-337 Oliver L.C., Miracle-McMahill H.
Airway disease in highway and tunnel construction workers exposed to silica
Workers employed in the construction of a tunnel were exposed over an 18-month period to respirable crystalline silica at concentrations that exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The present study examines workplace exposures and occurrence of airway disease in these workers. Medical and occupational histories and chest radiographs were obtained on 343 workers who had worked on the site during the period in question. Chest radiographs were interpreted according to the ILO-1980 system of classification. Questionnaire responses allowed the identification of symptoms consistent with asthma, chronic bronchitis, shortness of breath and physician-diagnosed asthma (current vs. not current). Relationships between these symptoms and several specific tasks were examined. No cases of silicosis were found on chest X-ray. Overall prevalence of chronic bronchitis, symptoms consistent with asthma, shortness of breath and physician-diagnosed asthma was 10.7%, 25%, 29%, and 6.6%, respectively. A healthy worker effect is suggested. Other findings are discussed.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 2006, Vol.49, No.12, p.983-996. 41 ref.

CIS 07-1366 Mazzuckelli L.F.
Case study - Comparison of occupational exposures among painters using three alternative blasting abrasives
This article presents the results of a comparison between specular hematite and other commonly-used blasting abrasives used by painters, namely coal slag and steel grit. Worker exposure monitoring was carried out over three consecutive summers on footbridge repainting projects in New Jersey. Personal breathing air samples were taken during blasting operations and analysed. All methods performed well in the removal of paint. All three abrasives created elevated exposures to lead, respirable silica and cadmium. Of particular concern is the presence of beryllium associated with the use of coal slag. Other findings are discussed. Specular hematite was found to be associated with lower concentrations of silica and heavy metals when compared to sand and metal abrasives, respectively. However, engineering controls such as local exhaust ventilation and hygiene measures such as showers are recommended in all cases.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Sep. 2006, Vol.3, No.9, p.D80-D84. 11 ref.

CIS 07-1077 Walpita W.D.B.S.
A survey of working conditions of women workers in the construction industry
The level of female participation in the Sri Lankan construction industry has increased during the last decade. The objective of this survey was to examine the general working conditions of women labourers and to highlight issues and problems faced by these women from a social, economic and individual perspective. A second objective was to review the labour standards applicable to this sector and to highlight shortcomings and areas of improvement. Data were collected from a sample of 100 unskilled women labourers by means of interviewer-administered questionnaires. Findings are discussed.
Sri Lanka Labour Gazette, Apr.-June 2006, Vol.57, No.2, p.22-49. Illus. 22 ref.

CIS 07-1232 Job pressure in the construction industry
Pression du travail dans la construction [in French]
This article presents the summary of a study on job pressure and stress in the construction industry, according to which "sustainable work" depends on four factors: occupational stress, motivation, learning possibilities and work-life balance.
Prevent Focus, Dec. 2006. p.14-16. Illus. 1 ref.

CIS 07-1076 Purdue M.P., Järvholm B., Bergdahl I.A., Hayes R.B., Baris D.
Occupational exposures and head and neck cancers among Swedish construction workers
The relationship between selected occupational exposures and cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx was investigated using data from a large cohort of Swedish construction workers. Altogether 510 squamous cell carcinomas (171 in the oral cavity, 112 in the pharynx, 227 in the larynx) were identified during 1971-2001 among 307,799 male construction workers. Exposures to diesel exhaust, asbestos, organic solvents, metal dust, asphalt, wood dust, stone dust, mineral wool and cement dust were assessed using a job-exposure matrix. Rate ratios (RR) were calculated for these cancers in relation to occupational exposure, using Poisson regression with adjustment for age and smoking status. Asbestos exposure was related to an increased laryngeal cancer incidence (RR 1.9). Excesses of pharyngeal cancer were observed among workers exposed to cement dust (RR 1.9). No occupational exposures were associated with oral cavity cancer. These findings did not materially change upon additional adjustment for smoking.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Aug. 2006, Vol.32, No.4, p.270-275. 49 ref.

CIS 07-820 Sagot F.
Demolition work - A specialist business
Travaux de démolition - Une affaire de spécialistes [in French]
This article discusses the occupational safety and health aspects related to the various phases of demolition work: cleaning out (removal of secondary equipment, generally manually or with the help of hand tools); demolition with the use of heavy equipment; sorting of waste into containers located on the site (inert materials, wood, plastics and metals). The main hazards include falls from heights, collapse, falls of materials, accidents involving equipment or vehicles, dust pollution and accidents during the manual handling of loads.
Prévention BTP, Dec. 2006, No.91, p.28-29. Illus. 1 ref.

CIS 07-939 Coune I.
Working on scaffolds: Good practices
Travail sur échafaudages: les bonnes pratiques [in French]
This article summarizes the main provisions of French Decree 2004-924 on the safety of scaffolding, which transposes European Directive 2001/45/EC (see CIS 03-1045) by including rules applying specifically to the construction sector. It applies to all workers who work at height. It covers means of access and imposes an obligation to evaluate hazards and take appropriate preventive measures, including the training of workers and inspection of equipment.
Face au risque, Nov. 2006, No.427, p.26-27. Illus.

CIS 07-950 Preventing injuries from installing drywall
Workers who handle drywall sheets are at high risk of overexertion and fall injuries. This information sheet includes several short descriptions of typical accidents in this job, together with NIOSH to recommendations for preventing injury.
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2001, USA, Sep. 2006. 4p. Illus. 9 ref.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2006-147/pdfs/2006-147.pdf [in English]

CIS 07-928 Hazards of confined spaces for municipalities and the construction industry
Contents of this booklet on the prevention of hazards during work in confined spaces, with a focus on municipalities and the construction industry: definition of confined space; hazardous atmospheres (toxic gases, explosive gases, oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor atmospheres); mechanical, physical and electrical hazards; confined space entry programme. It includes short descriptions of accidents specific to municipalities and the construction industry.
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, 2nd ed., 2006. ii, 20p. Illus.
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/confined_space_bk83.pdf [in English]

CIS 07-794 Barruyer C.
Chronic low back pain: breaking the vicious circle!
Lombalgies chroniques: rompre le cercle vicieux! [in French]
Low back pain affects 43% of building industry workers compared to 27% of white-collar workers. Job tasks that involve repetitive work, stress or high mechanical loads on the spinal column constitute risk factors of low back pain. This article underscores the importance of early screening to avoid the low back pain from evolving into the chronic phase. Other topics covered include physiotherapy, layout of workplaces, training in adopting good work postures and using surgery only as a last resort.
Prévention BTP, Nov. 2006, No.90, p.56-58. Illus.

CIS 07-754 Durcy M, Richard A.M.
Wearing PPE: Removing the barriers
Port d'EPI: lever les obstacles [in French]
This collection of articles discusses factors influencing the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) on construction sites. Forcing workers to wear PPE correctly may be counter-productive. Given the various physiological and psychological barriers, awareness campaigns may be more constructive. Other factors include the advances achieved by equipment manufacturers and occupational medicine in terms of ergonomics and comfort, as well as in controlling allergies that are sometimes encountered with this type of equipment.
Prévention BTP, Nov. 2006, No.90, p.39-50. Illus.

CIS 07-844 Guide to PPE
Les guide des EPI [in French]
This guide contains information on personal protective equipment applicable to workers in the construction industry, including standards and design trends for each type of equipment and practical advice for selecting appropriate equipment for the specific hazards encountered.
Prévention BTP, Nov. 2006, No.90, 26p. Insert. Illus.

CIS 07-630 Hooiveld M., Haveman W., Roskes K., Bretveld R, Burstyn I., Roeleveld N.
Adverse reproductive outcomes among male painters with occupational exposure to organic solvents
The objective of this study was to assess the risk of reproductive disorders and birth defects in offspring of male painters exposed to organic solvents. Information on reproductive outcomes, occupational exposures and lifestyle habits was obtained through self-administered questionnaires filled in by 398 painters exposed in the period of three months before pregnancy and 302 carpenters with little or no exposure to solvents, both groups being selected at random among Dutch unionized construction workers. There was an increased risk of congenital malformations in the offspring of painters (odds ratio 6.2) compared to carpenters. There was a positive exposure-response trend based on estimated exposure to organic solvents and some indication of an increased risk of functional developmental disorders in offspring among painters with intermediate and high predicted exposure. There was also an indication of increased risk of low birth weight among the offspring of painters.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Aug. 2006, Vol.63, No.8, p.538-544. 31 ref.

CIS 07-342 Gazsi M., Renard V.
MSDs, scourge of the 21st century?
Les TMS, fléau du XXIe siècle? [in French]
Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) account for two-thirds of occupational diseases in France. This special feature discusses the prevention of MSDs in the construction industry. Contents: statistical highlights concerning MSDs in the construction industry in France; implementation of prevention measures; use of elevating platforms for limiting uncomfortable postures; opinion of an occupational physician specializing in MSDs.
Prévention BTP, Oct. 2006, No.89, p.37-47. Illus.

CIS 07-494 Barruyer C.
Fight against smoking: Developing an effective plan within the enterprise
Tabagisme: bâtir un plan de lutte efficace en entreprise [in French]
The hazards associated with smoking on building sites are identified, highlighting the possible presence of solvents, asbestos, wood dust or welding fumes. This article discusses how to implement a smoke-free plan within the enterprise and includes an account of a small enterprise that implemented such a plan.
Prévention BTP, Sep. 2006, No.88, p.54-57. Illus.

CIS 07-263 Gazsi M., Mangeas G.
Refresher training - The right to know
Formation continue: le droit de savoir [in French]
Topics addressed in this special feature on refresher training in construction enterprises: legal aspects and responsibilities of employers to provide refresher training; refresher training in small enterprises; training courses available from the French building industry association; account of a construction enterprise concerning its experience with respect to training policy.
Prévention BTP, Sep. 2006, No.88, p.37-46. Illus.

CIS 07-340 The ABC of occupational safety and health
Abécédaire de la prévention [in French]
This whole issue contains summaries of 66 occupational safety and health topics applicable to the construction industry, arranged in alphabetical order. Topics include harmful substances (asbestos, lead, wood dust), equipment (elevating trucks, scaffolds, ladders, hand tools), diseases (occupational cancers, musculoskeletal diseases, avian flu) as well as a variety of topics relating to hazards, prevention, regulations and work organization.
Prévention BTP, July - Aug. 2006, No.87, p.3-66 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 07-485 Barruyer C.
The knee: A joint not to be treated roughly!
Genou: une articulation à ne pas malmener! [in French]
Knee arthritis is more prevalent among older workers than young workers. However, working in certain sectors such as the construction industry involves a high risk of knee arthritis due to the repeated demands placed on this joint. This article reviews the precautions to be taken to prevent this disease or to delay its incidence (adopting appropriate work postures, wearing knee guards, practicing muscle-building exercises), as well as to reduce pain (injections, cold therapy, surgery, prostheses).
Prévention BTP, June 2006, No.86, p.56-57. Illus.

CIS 07-493 Durcy M.
Alcohol, cannabis ... at the place of work: What's at stake in their prevention
Alcool, cannabis... au travail: les enjeux de la prévention [in French]
This article reviews the problem of psychoactive substance abuse, in particular cannabis and alcohol, among construction industry workers. Topics addressed: ethical and legal aspects of workplace screening; prevention, information and social support; case study of a construction enterprise and information campaign implemented to fight against alcohol and cannabis abuse.
Prévention BTP, June 2006, No.86, p.52-55. Illus.

CIS 07-382 Claude P.
Chemicals - Hazards management
Produits chimiques: des risques maîtrisés [in French]
Construction industry workers are among the most exposed to certain chemicals. This collection of articles on the management of hazards related to chemicals in this sector includes the following topics: findings of a French national survey on exposures of construction industry workers to chemicals; labels and pictogrammes of chemical hazards; carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances; implementing an occupational safety and health policy in compliance with regulatory requirements; French and European regulations; case study of a painting enterprise.
Prévention BTP, June 2006, No.86, p.37-46. Illus.

CIS 07-372 Flanagan M.E., Seixas N., Becker P., Takacs B., Camp J.
Silica exposure on construction sites: Results of an exposure monitoring data compilation project
This study provides an interpretation of the data generated from silica monitoring programmes in the construction industry carried out by various agencies and organizations in the USA. Personal silica exposure monitoring data from 13 private, research, and regulatory groups were collected and analysed. There were 1374 personal quartz samples reported with a geometric mean of 0.13 mg/m³. The respiratory protection commonly used on construction sites was often inadequate for the levels encountered. The data variability within task was very large, with some very high exposures reported for a broad spectrum of tools. Further understanding of the conditions leading to high exposures will require more detailed documentation of the sample characteristics or systematic surveys of exposure in this complex industry.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Mar. 2006, Vol.3, No.3, p.144-152. Illus. 20 ref.

CIS 07-181
Health and Safety Executive
Asbestos: The licensed contractors' guide
This guidance covers various work with asbestos which requires a licence under the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983 (CIS 83-1850) (as amended). Contents: introduction to working with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs); licences for work with ACMs; risk assessments, plans of work and notifications of work; training of workers, supervisors and others; personal protective equipment; enclosures for work with ACMs; controlled techniques for the removal and repair of ACMs; decontamination. This document replaces and consolidates into one document most HSE guidance on licensed asbestos removal work: HSG189/1 (CIS 00-1692); INDG288 (CIS 06-7); EH47 (CIS 06-163); EH50 (CIS 88-1492); EH51 (CIS 01-517).
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2006. vi, 126p. Illus. 43 ref. Price: GBP 14.50.

CIS 07-153 Chu C.Y., Pontén A., Sun C.C., Jee S.H.
Concomitant contact allergy to the resins, reactive diluents and hardener of a bisphenol A/F-based epoxy resin in subway construction workers
Among 20 subway construction workers in Taipei, Taiwan, using a new epoxy resin system, nine showed clinical symptoms and signs of contact dermatitis. The objective of the study was to determine which components of the epoxy resin system were responsible for the contact allergy. Patch testing with the various components of the system was performed on both the patients and asymptomatic individuals. Findings are discussed. It is concluded that contact allergy to epoxy resin systems may involve hardeners and diluents as well as resins, and patch testing for reaction to all components should be performed.
Contact Dermatitis, Mar. 2006, Vol.54, No.3, p.131-139. Illus. 25 ref.

CIS 06-1364 Sha A., Gasiglia S.
Safety - A first step towards employment
Sécurité - Un premier pas vers l'emploi [in French]
This collection of articles covers the occupational safety and health of young persons and new hires in the building and construction sector. Topics addressed: frequency of occupational accidents involving loss of work time as a function of age and duration of employment; importance of induction training of young workers within the enterprise; European campaign aimed at the safety of young persons; responsibilities; legal aspects; integration of safety issues in the training of young persons; examples of the approaches implemented by several building and construction enterprises for increasing the awareness of young persons to the risk of accidents.
Prévention BTP, May 2006, No.85, p.35-44. Illus.

CIS 06-1410 Richard A.M.
Respirators - precious air
Masques respiratoires - Un air précieux [in French]
Given the wide variety of exposure hazards in the building and construction sector, including wood dust, asbestos fibres and solvent vapours, choosing the appropriate respirator is a key factor for ensuring the effectiveness of protection. This article covers the various types of respirators (filtering or insulating), their selection as a function of the tasks to be undertaken, correct use (respirator size suited to the user, user training) and the marking of respirators.
Prévention BTP, May 2006, No.85, p.28-29. Illus. 4 ref.

CIS 06-1353 Barruyer C.
Discal hernias: Avoiding certain movements, reinforcing certain muscles
Hernie discale: des gestes à éviter, des muscles à renforcer [in French]
Discal hernias are frequent in the building and construction sector, particularly among workers who frequently carry out manual handling tasks. While recourse to surgery is sometimes unavoidable, medical treatment includes painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy and wearing an orthopaedic corset. This article discusses the diagnosis and medical treatment of discal hernias and describes work postures to be adopted or avoided to reduce the risk.
Prévention BTP, Apr. 2006, No.84, p.52-54. Illus.

CIS 06-1458 Richard A.M.
Gloves - A wider range for better comfort
Gants - Une gamme élargie au service du confort [in French]
It is estimated that 25% of occupational accidents involve the hands. Wearing suitable gloves would significantly lower this hazard. This article describes the various types of gloves used in the building and construction sector. Topics addressed: choosing glove material (leather or synthetic materials such as natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile rubber or PVC); quality marking, pictogrammes and standards; care of gloves.
Prévention BTP, Apr. 2006, No.84, p.28-29. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 06-1184 Working with cement roofing tiles - A silica hazard
Cutting, drilling or crushing cement roofing tiles can create respirable silica-containing dust that can cause silicosis among exposed workers. Contents of this leaflet on the risk of silicosis when working with roofing tiles: how roofers are at risk; definition and symptoms of silicosis; protection of workers (use of wet cutting methods, local exhaust, positioning the cutting station to reduce exposure); respirators.
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, 2006. 6p. Illus.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-110/pdfs/2006-110.pdf [in English]

CIS 06-1134 Tool for the planning of safety and health protective measures on building sites
Outil de planification des mesures de sécurité et de protection de la santé propres au chantier [in French]
Planungswerkzeug Baustellenspezifische Massnahmen für Sicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz [in German]
Strumento di pianificazione - Misure proprie al cantiere per garantire la sicurezza e la tutela della salute [in Italian]
Swiss legislation requires that safety and health protection measures for construction sites be planned and coordinated during the construction activity. This booklet consists of a planning tool in the form of a checklist for facilitating the definition of measures to be taken to ensure safety during construction work. It is primarily aimed at employers, but may also be of help to construction site managers in defining specific construction site measures and in monitoring their implementation.
Suva, Arbeitssicherheit, Postfach, 1001 Lausanne, Switzerland, 2006. 7p. Illus.
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/88218-d.pdf [in German]
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/88218-i.pdf [in Italian]
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/88218-f.pdf [in French]

CIS 06-943 Gazsi M., Roll R., Picard D., Ellart J.L., Liard A.
Vibration: The deferred hazard
Vibrations: le risque différé [in French]
For construction industry workers, exposure to vibrations constitutes a major source of occupational accidents and diseases. To limit these effects, the transposition into French legislation in July 2005 of the vibration directive 2002/44/EC (see CIS 02-24) imposes new demands on employers. They are required to carry out an exposure evaluation and assess whether permissible levels are exceeded, in which case they are required to use new equipment and implement new methods of work time organization. This special feature describes the sources and health effects of vibration in the construction industry and examines legal requirements for vibration control.
Prévention BTP, Mar. 2006, No.83, p.37-45. Illus.

CIS 06-901 Ravallec C., Brasseur G.
Asbestos: The situation after 10 years of regulations
Amiante: le point après 10 ans de réglementation [in French]
Although the use of asbestos was abolished in France in 1997, occupational diseases related to asbestos are currently the most costly and a large number of buildings still contain the material. Ten years after the implementation of Decree 96-98 of 7 February 1996 (see CIS 96-404) that specifies the rules for the protection of workers against risks of inhalation, this special feature reviews the current situation with respect to asbestos in France. Topics addressed: asbestos removal sites; building site inspections; insufficient compliance with regulations; legal requirements; waste management; occupations at risk.
Travail et sécurité, Feb. 2006, No.659, p.18-29. Illus. 3 ref.
http://www.travail-et-securite.fr/archivests/archivests.nsf/(allDocParRef)/TS659page19_1/$File/TS659page19.pdf?OpenElement [in English]

CIS 06-605 Health and safety in construction
This booklet provides practical guidance on the identification and control of hazards in the construction industry. Contents: preparing for work and integration of safety; setting up the construction site (site access, welfare facilities, housekeeping, lighting, emergency organization); health and safety during construction work (site management, work at height, mobile plant, materials handling, excavation and underground work, demolition, harmful substances, electricity, slips and trips, work in confined spaces, prevention of drowning, protective equipment, work affecting the public); legal requirements. Replaces CIS 01-1731.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 3rd ed., 2006. iv, 100p. Illus. 51 ref. Price: GBP 10.95.

CIS 06-654 Barruyer C.
Dermatitis: Suspicious hand lesions
Dermatites: des lésions suspectes de la peau [in French]
Many substances used in the construction industry are allergens or irritants and may cause dermatitis. They include in particular cement, solvents, glues and resins. The hands are the most affected. This article presents a brief overview of the main causes of dermatitis, together with the recommended preventive measures (hand hygiene, use of barrier creams and protective gloves).
Prévention BTP, Feb. 2006, No.82, p.56-58. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 06-573 Durcy M.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Overuse of the hands
Syndrome du canal carpien: des mains trop sollicitées [in French]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most compensated occupational musculoskeletal disease (MSD) in France. It represents 23,000 cases each year, or approximately 37% of all notified MSDs. This article describes the symptoms and cause of the disease and summarizes the main findings of a recent epidemiological study on carpal tunnel syndrome in France.
Prévention BTP, Feb. 2006, No.82, p.52-54. Illus. 2 ref.

2005

CIS 08-267
Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego
Passport to citizenship
Passaporte para a cidadania [in Portuguese]
This booklet aimed at construction industry workers in Brazil explains in an easy-to-understand form the main provisions of NR-18, a new occupational safety and health regulation developed with the active participation of workers' representatives, employers and the Ministry of Labour. Under the new regulations, workers are considered responsible citizens, aware of their rights and expected to speak up. The booklet illustrates a number of situations covered by the regulations including working at height, transport to and back from the construction site, personal protective equipment and facilities (accommodation, drinking water, eating rooms, toilets, showers and rest facilities).
Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 06409-002, Brazil, [ca. 2005]. 26p. Illus.
http://www.feticom.com.br/NR-18.htm [in Portuguese]

CIS 07-1011 Tower cranes
Grues à tour [in French]
This practical safety guide is aimed at operators of tower cranes, maintenance workers and supervisory staff. Contents: overview of existing regulations and standards; description of tower cranes; safety tips for the crane operator before the shift, while working and when finishing work; advice on crane maintenance; crane transport. Replaces CIS 99-79.
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2nd ed., Apr. 2005. 68p. Illus. 12 ref. Price: EUR 7.30. Downloadable version free of charge.
http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_catalog_view_view/E913B30E03403AACC125702A00310861/$FILE/ed813.pdf [in French]

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