Occupational Hazards
The job comes with risks that go beyond immediate injuries. Long-term exposure to sun, dust, chemicals, and exhaust has cumulative effects you should understand.
Sun Exposure & Skin Cancer
Construction workers have one of the highest skin cancer rates of any occupation. UVA vs UVB, mineral vs chemical sunscreen, UPF clothing.
Coming Soon
- → Diesel exhaust and lung health (NAC, respirators)
- → Silica dust: what it does and how to protect
- → Chemical exposure: solvents, asbestos, lead in old buildings
- → Hearing loss: the #1 occupational illness in trades
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