HESIS Work on Hazards in Specific Industries

The Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service, or HESIS , investigates new and unrecognized workplace hazards, provides early warning, and works to prevent illness and disease on the job. HESIS develops educational materials based on our work with certain industries and occupations. We work with employers, worker advocates, and others to distribute this information where it is most needed.

HESIS education and technical assistance for specific industries

Auto repair

• Auto Repair - Aerosol Cleaner Use (PDF)

Construction and outdoor workers

• Preventing Work-Related Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)

eWaste recycling

• Electronic Waste Recycling: Working Safely (PDF, English) | Spanish

Flavoring workers

• Diacetyl (Butter Flavor Chemical) Use in Flavoring Manufacturing Companies (PDF, English) | Spanish

Lithographic printers

• Protecting the Health of Lithographic Printers: Safer Alternatives to Toxic Cleanup Solvents (PDF)

Veterinary workers

• Isoflurane May Harm Veterinary Worker Health (PDF)

Ergonomic fact sheets for specific occupations

• 911 Dispatchers – Helping Others Shouldn't Hurt You (PDF)

• Drilling Overhead: Ways to Make a Tough Job Easier (PDF)  

• Drywall Installers – Prevent Back, Wrist, Neck and Shoulder Injuries (PDF)  

• Grocery Cashiers – Serving Customers Shouldn't Hurt You (PDF)  

• Lab Workers – Take the Pain Out of Pipetting (PDF)

• Nursery Workers – Prevent Back, Hand, Neck and Wrist Problems! (PDF)

• Pavement Breaker Operators – Prevent Back, Joint, and Muscle Injuries! (PDF)  

• Sewing Machine Operators: Feel Better! Work Better! (PDF, English)  | Chinese (9.2 MB) | Spanish

• Warehouse Workers – Take the Hurt Out of Handling Materials (PDF)