Safety Corner

11/19/2025

NEW from CPWR: An Evaluation of CPWR's Construction Noise and Hearing Loss Training program. Read it for lessons learned about the development and implementation of construction safety and health training: https://tinyurl.com/2xfuwuvf

11/05/2025

ICYMI - "Head Protection in the Construction Industry: the basics" webinar covers how to select protective headgear to prevent TBIs, and the current standards. Watch it on demand here: https://youtu.be/E75gRAq32GM

08/09/2025

NEW WEBINAR from CPWR and Construction Industry Alliance for Su***de Prevention: "Talking About Su***de in Construction: Safe Messaging Guidelines." Listen in as CPWR's Chris Cain, Jessica Bunting, and CIASP's Sonya Bohman explain how to start the conversation about mental health safely. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5bf6enwz

07/29/2025

The construction industry has one of the highest injury rates of any industry -- even for minor injuries, a workers risk of death increases when opioids are prescribed. Protect yourself: prevent injuries and ask your doctor about other forms of pain management. More here: http://tinyurl.com/ftww5zd5

07/24/2025

Concensus developed standards are the backbone of Safety. When all have a seat at the table the most effective standards are implemented. Protecting people, property, and equipment.

07/23/2025

Head protection is changing for the better. This webinar can help in identifying why.

EHS Daily Advisor & MSA

07/23/2025

In 2020, construction workers accounted for 7% of the U.S. workforce, but 38% of heat-related deaths. Protect yourself from the heat! https://tinyurl.com/44f6ykaf

07/23/2025

From U.S. Department of Labor: Dangerous heat exposure can occur indoors or outdoors, in any season. To learn more about heat illness prevention and first aid, visit www.osha.gov/heat.

05/01/2025

04/24/2025

Planning to prevent falls includes having a rescue plan in place in the event a worker falls, and it should include more than calling 911: https://bit.ly/3v8MMU2. Check out CPWR's fall prevention planning templates to get started: https://bit.ly/3SECl8R

04/04/2025

NEW WEBINAR: May 1 at 3 PM ET: “Fall Protection for Leading Edge Work: Ask the Experts.” When work occurs on an unprotected side or edge, tying off can be a challenge — especially on leading edges.

Register today to submit questions to the expert panel in advance: https://tinyurl.com/36d3bbtt

03/17/2025

PPE Fit is a major issue for women in the trades: here's a list of PPE that has a range of fits: https://tinyurl.com/yc259p6n