The construction industry has high rate of struck-by incidents, many of which are caused by vehicles and heavy equipment both on and near the work site. For this year’s Stand-Down, CPWR and the NORA … [Read more...] about Developing and Enforcing Internal Traffic Control Plans
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Fatal and Nonfatal Transportation Injuries in the Construction Industry, 2011-2020
Transportation injuries are a leading cause of injuries in the construction industry, accounting for 25% of fatal injuries among all construction workers and 4% of nonfatal injuries among private … [Read more...] about Fatal and Nonfatal Transportation Injuries in the Construction Industry, 2011-2020
Highlighted Findings From a CPWR Survey on Underlying Causes of Falls From Heights
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
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