Workplace Safety Climate Surveys for City Center and Cosmopolitan Construction Projects, Las Vegas, Nevada (Final Report)

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CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training

Summary Statement

The worksite assessment was conducted in response to work-related fatalities. The primary purpose of the visit was to better understand safety management and programs used by general contractor at both the City Center and Cosmopolitan construction projects and to provide constructive feedback to improve safety and health on these projects. During the site visit, an average of 7,200 employees (day shift) in multiple crafts worked at the site. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access the other items.
January 2009

Contents

Acknowledgments
Detailed contents of the Final Report
A. Introduction
B. Methods
C. Results

  1. Construction Workers
  2. Foreman
  3. Superintendents
  4. Executives
  5. Comparison of 4 groups
D. Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendices
References

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