Workplace illness prevention: New guide for health and safety committees

The University of Connecticut released a new guidance document for safety and health committees focused on preventing occupational illnesses through early hazard recognition and practical control measures. The resource provides construction workplaces with actionable strategies to reduce preventable workplace illness.

Storrs, CT — Occupational illnesses are “largely preventable when workplaces recognize hazards early and implement practical control measures,” according to a new guidance document published by the University of Connecticut. Intended for safety and health committees, the resource is a companion…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.