CPWR has published a white paper capturing key points from a two-day workshop they hosted this summer addressing the high rates of suicide and overdose deaths in the construction industry. The workshop’s 50 participants – who came from contractors, labor organizations, government, and universities – examined current programs and divided themselves into four thematic area workgroups that will continue to meet and develop roadmaps for action on research, practice, and policy.
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New White Paper from Workshop on Combating Suicide and Overdose Fatalities
Application Open for 2023 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction, which recognizes innovative approaches for reducing or eliminating hazards that lead to injuries and pain for construction workers. This intervention can be an evidence-based technology, work practice, program, or grass-roots campaign and media engagement focused on reaching smaller contractors or other underserved segments of the construction workforce. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance in partnership with CPWR, the award includes a $15,000 cash prize for the winning individual or organization, and one or more honorable mentions may also be awarded. Click here to learn more about the process and past recipients. The submission deadline is January 31, 2023.
New Tool Improves Nanomaterial Safety Data Sheets
CPWR has launched the Nano Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Improvement Tool, which will help manufacturers, distributors, and importers of products containing nanomaterials strengthen their SDSs. CPWR’s existing eLCOSH Nano Inventory provides information about the use of manufactured nanomaterials in a wide range of over 800 construction products, but studies show that many SDSs do a poor job of communicating nanomaterial hazard information for protecting workers. The free, interactive SDS Improvement Tool uses questions to evaluate an existing SDS and generate recommendations, based on authoritative guidance, regulations, and good industrial hygiene practice. SDS users may also find this tool helpful to evaluate the information they receive about potential nanomaterial hazards.
CPWR Data Bulletin: Electrical Injuries and Citations in Construction
This issue of the CPWR Data Bulletin examines fatal and nonfatal electrical injuries in the construction industry, as well as OSHA citations and penalties resulting from violations of electrical standards.
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New Podcast on Suicide Prevention
The tenth episode in CPWR’s Construction Safety and Health podcast series focuses on suicide prevention. Men in construction are dying from suicide at roughly twice the rate of workers in all industries, and this podcast examines contributing factors, signs and symptoms, and actions that can be taken by individuals, companies, and communities to destigmatize the issue and help one another. Dr. John Gaal, Worker Wellness Director for the Missouri Works Initiative (Missouri AFL-CIO), shares his experience and recommendations from the perspective of someone with many years in the industry and who also lost his son to suicide.Also, share your feedback on the podcast series through a 5-minute, anonymous survey. Your input will help us improve the format, content, and value of the series.