Paap worked for nearly three years as a carpenter’s apprentice on a variety of jobsites, closely observing her colleagues’ habits, expressions, and attitudes. As a woman in an overwhelmingly male—and stereotypically “macho”—profession, she uses her experiences to reveal the ways…
Kris Paap worked for three years as a carpenter's apprentice, closely observing her colleagues' habits, expressions, and attitudes. As a woman in an overwhelmingly male profession, she uses her experiences to reveal the ways that gender, class, and race interact in the construct…
Paap worked for nearly three years as a carpenter’s apprentice on a variety of jobsites, closely observing her colleagues’ habits, expressions, and attitudes. As a woman in an overwhelmingly male—and stereotypically “macho”—profession, she uses her experiences to reveal the ways…
Kris Paap worked for nearly three years as a carpenter's apprentice on a variety of jobsites, closely observing her colleagues' habits, expressions, and attitudes. As a woman in an overwhelmingly male-and stereotypically "macho"--Profession, Paap uses her experiences to reveal t…
This text has been specially written for the thousands of students who complete the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety each year. Fully revised in alignment with the April 2015 syllabus, this edition provides students with all they need to tackle the c…
Many of the materials used on construction sites can present health hazards. It is imperative that site workers are aware of the dangers and the precautions that must be taken. This book informs the user about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988.
This book covers the details of computer-aided tools & techniques for improving work culture and minimizing accidents. The construction industry has been considered for employing the highest number of workmen but at the same time, it is also known as a poorly organized sector be…
Outrigger systems are rigid horizontal structures designed to improve a building's stability and strength by connecting the building core or spine to distant columns, much in the way an outrigger can prevent a canoe from overturning. Outriggers have been used in tall, narrow bui…
