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NIOSH Science Blog: CPWR’s Small Study Program

This new NIOSH Science Blog discusses CPWR’s Small Study Program, which provides funding of up to $30,000 for short-term extramural studies (up to 12 months). This research can investigate and assess the potential risks from emerging hazards and changes taking place in the construction industry, explore new approaches for addressing persistent hazards, and create and test promising methods and interventions to improve construction worker health and safety.

To read the post and learn more about the Small Study Program, click HERE.

New Podcasts on Fall Prevention and Safety Climate

CPWR’s Construction Safety and Health podcast series has added three new podcasts. The latest additions include:

  • A two-part series on fall protection standards and improving fall protection programs. Based on a webinar this spring to support the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, both episodes capture questions from stakeholders about using the ASSP/ANSI Z359 fall protection standards and improving fall protection programs.
  • Andrew Levinson, Acting Director of OSHA’s Directorate of Standards and Guidance, talking with Linda Goldenhar, CPWR’s Director of Research and Evaluation, about her work developing tools and resources to improve company safety climate.

SmartMarket Report: Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2021

Dodge Data & Analytics with support from CPWR and Newmetrix, examines how COVID-19 and new technologies are creating significant changes in how contractors manage safety. The report also shows stark variations in how companies of different sizes are responding, with small employers lagging their larger peers.

Click here for the full report.

NIOSH Science Blog: Addressing the Opioid Overdose Epidemic in Construction

This new NIOSH Science Blog discusses the opioid overdose epidemic in construction and shares recommendations and resources for addressing it.

To read the post, click HERE.

CPWR Data Bulletin: OSHA Inspections and Citations for Fall Protection in Construction and the Impact of COVID-19

This issue of the CPWR Data Bulletin examines OSHA inspections and citations for fall protection in construction from 2011 to 2020, including the impact of COVID-19. Accompanying the Data Bulletin are two new data dashboards, OSHA Inspections and Citations and Construction Payroll Establishments and Employees.