The collapse of a three story building and the death of four construction workers in August 1995 were due to 'breathtakingly shoddy building work' that had taken place nearly two decades previously. Welch L., K. L. Hunting and L. Nessel-Stephens. Chronic symptoms in construction workers treated for musculoskeletal injuries. Acute musculoskeletal injuries in construction workers frequently result in chronic symptoms, and those with chronic symptom report substantial effects of the injury on their quality of life. This article reviews risk factors for unrelated musculoskeletal disorders in the rubber and plastic industries, as well as cost-effective methods of abatement.
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This review discusses the diagnosis and prevention of epoxy resin related adverse health effects. Gamml, G. W. and M. D. Hansen. Key elements of this process include hazard-assessment, industry standards, vendor selection, uniform testing and employee involvement. Kanerwa, L. and T. Leino. Prevalence of natural rubber latex allergy in hairdressers.