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Building is Risky Business
Create a plan to protect yourself from unnecessary insurance claims and skyrocketing premiums
— by Valerie Walsh
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 Using Extension Ladders Alone
Ladders can be downright cumbersome unless you know how to maneuver them around
— with Billy Romp
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Lead-Paint Safety, at Home and on the Job
Whether you're
remodeling an older home or just living in one, the paint must be
treated with respect -- especially if young children are involved
— by Tom O'Brien
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Working Alone: Replacing a Helper's Hands
Tips and techniques that will speed up the process when you build by yourself
— by John Carroll
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Proper Care and Fitting of Respirators for Lead Dust Protection
Workers need more than paper masks when lead dust starts flying
— with Robert F. MacDuff and James L. Scott
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Deadly Dust
Crystalline silica is a basic and dangerous component of most masonry materials, and few people know about it
— by Tom O'Brien
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Arm and Hand Pain on the Job Site
A doctor's take on wrist, elbow and shoulder troubles common to builders
— by John Fuhrman
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Hand Signals for Cranes
Getting the crane to do what you need is as simple as pointing your finger
— with Jim Anderson
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Prescription Safety Glasses
Today’s safety glasses are as attractive as designer street glasses and offer much better protection.
— by Tom O'Brien
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Preventing Job-Site Knee Injuries
An orthopedic surgeon explains what goes wrong with knees and suggests ways to protect them
— by Steven D. Bond
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The Right Way to Set Up and Climb a Ladder
Simple guidelines minimize the risk of serious injury
— by Tom O'Brien
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