Falls remain the leading cause of job site deaths among construction workers, with an annual average of more than 300 fatalities. To better understand why, CPWR surveyed 495 people who experienced, … [Read more...] about Highlighted Findings From a CPWR Survey on Underlying Causes of Falls From Heights
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Joint OSHA-AGC-CPWR Webinar: Protecting Workers Against Electrical Hazards
As part of their ongoing efforts to address the Focus Four construction hazards, OSHA’s Region 3 Office has joined with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and CPWR – The Center for … [Read more...] about Joint OSHA-AGC-CPWR Webinar: Protecting Workers Against Electrical Hazards
Work Zone Safety: Vehicle Operators / Seguridad en Zonas de Trabajo: Operadores de Vehículos
Each month, about five workers are killed and many more injured as a result of being hit or backed over by a construction vehicle. This brochure provides tips to operate construction vehicles safely. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Vehicle Operators / Seguridad en Zonas de Trabajo: Operadores de Vehículos
Work Zone Safety: Vehicle Operators
Each month, about five workers are killed and many more injured as a result of being hit or backed over by a construction vehicle. This brochure provides tips to operate construction vehicles safely. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Vehicle Operators
Virtual National Stand Down to Prevent Struck by Injuries – Q&A Panel
Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. In an effort to combat this, the NORA Construction Sector Council has undertaken a number of … [Read more...] about Virtual National Stand Down to Prevent Struck by Injuries – Q&A Panel
Embedded Safety Communication System for Robust Hazard Perception of Individuals in Work Zones
Although safety is given the topmost priority in the construction industry, reported severe injuries and fatalities indicate insufficient attention to worker safety. Past studies have demonstrated … [Read more...] about Embedded Safety Communication System for Robust Hazard Perception of Individuals in Work Zones