Joint commitments are needed to tackle occupational ill health, agrees construction sector

Article Abstract:

Occupational health is a major challenge for the construction sector where an estimated 137,000 people in the construction industry suffered from an illness that they believed was caused or made worse by this job. Hence, in order to tackle the challenges in construction, closer partnerships are required and a best practice management solution for both employers and employees must be designed to reduce exposure to occupational health risks.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Management dynamics, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Management, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Company business management

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Targeting action

Article Abstract:

It is the legal duty of persons occupied in construction business to assess what activities and situations can harm people. Reasonable steps should be taken to remove or reduce the chances of harm.

Methods, Harm reduction

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Asbestos in buildings, don't put yourself or others at risk

Article Abstract:

There are chances of asbestos being present in a building constructed between 1940 and 1980. Measures to manage and the risk of asbestos in building are stated.

Risk factors, Asbestos

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