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OSHA Final Regulatory Text for Silica in Construction

This is the final regulatory text for the 2016 OSHA silica standard for construction, which is scheduled for 6/23/2017 implementation. Visit CPWR’s...

OSHA Guide: Fall Protection in Construction

This guide explains OSHA requirements for fall protection in construction. It links to relevant regulations as well as to other resources....

Hand Tools - Tips to Choose and Use Them Safely

This CPWR Hazard Alert on Hand Tools address choosing and using appropriate hand tools to avoid accidents and ergonomic injuries. Click on the followi...

Protect Your Workers From Heat Stress

This one-page NIOSH infographic summarizes the key steps that construction employers should take to keep their crews safe from the real dangers of hea...

Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments.

This National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) criteria document extensively reviews the scientific data on heat stress and hot en...

Safety officer discussing ongoing project with marketing coordinator

The safety officer (left) points out the good safety practices on this project that reflect well on the firm and may influence future clients....

Elevating EHS Leading Indicators: From Defining to Designing

This white paper by the National Safety Council's Campbell Institute is the latest of several documents focused on leading indicators. Previous report...

Scaffolding at top of large column

This shot shows innovative guarding around the top of a large concrete column in the base of a high rise structure going up....

Construction bracing

This shows structural support that prevents collapses during construction....

Distracted Driving: No Texting

This OSHA pamphlet points out the very real dangers of distracted driving, which was responsible for more than 3,000 deaths and 416,000 injuries in 20...