title: Controlling injury hazards in construction.
abstract: Using information from the U.S. government and the scientific literature, the authors identify preventive strategies for specific types of injuries and categorize features of employers and workers that are associated with low injury rates. They conclude that safe working conditions are possible and are related to the attitudes of workers and management.
authors.affiliation: Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Weeks
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: McVittie
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000367:Age Factors; D001290:Attitude; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*