Safety Corner

Safety Corner A page dedicated to raising awareness about Safety and Health. Concentrating on the Electrical Construction Industry.

05/05/2026

More than half of work-related traumatic brain injuries are caused by falls. Use CPWR’s new Selecting Head Protection for Construction Work Guide to help prevent brain injuries at work: https://tinyurl.com/35u6duba

04/29/2026

5,070 workers were killed on the job in 2024. That’s completely unacceptable.

On Workers’ Memorial Day and every day, the labor movement is committed to the fight to make sure every worker stays safe and healthy on the job. aflcio.org/dotj

03/26/2026

TODAY: CPWR's webinar "Getting Ready for the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction" to kick off the will be held on March 25 at 2 PM ET. Register now to submit questions in advance: https://tinyurl.com/yc6fmtme

03/10/2026

Use this chart to help plan a multi-layered approach to fall prevention and protection ‒ begin at the top and incorporate controls as feasible. https://tinyurl.com/25xcaxss

02/26/2026

Employers must protect all workers from falling when constructing a leading edge that is 6 feet or more above lower levels by using passive engineering controls (e.g., guardrails, safety net systems) and/or active systems (e.g., travel restraint or PFAS). Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yphykvtj

02/24/2026

Hispanic workers are more likely to die from falls compared to non-hispanic workers. Promote equitable working conditions for Hispanic workers by providing fall protection training and resources in Spanish, found here: https://tinyurl.com/4wvvvpre

02/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE: The will be held April 20-24. To prepare, check out our toolbox talks, videos, hazard alerts, and other materials at https://cpwr.com/struck-by-hazards

02/19/2026

Women in the construction industry face challenges finding PPE that fits properly. Poorly fitted PPE is ineffective and can lead to injuries. For examples of commercially-available PPE for women, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2ac7wf3j

02/18/2026

Small contractors can save time and money by preventing falls. Access resources here to help you plan, provide, and train to prevent falls.

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