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Roofing safety expert: Reinforcement of training is ‘the key to success’

Kevin Druley — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:18:11 +0000

Washington — With falls remaining a persistent risk among roofing workers, a recent webinar hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training highlighted strategies for improving safety. During the May 8 event, instructor Matt Wittenborn and Trust Fund Field Director Joel Gonzalez of the Roofers and Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust […]

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Asbestos: EPA releases Part 2 of risk evaluation, plans proposed rule

S+H Staff — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will begin the risk management process to “address the unreasonable risk presented by legacy uses and associated disposal of asbestos,” which includes publishing a proposed rule to “protect people from the identified risks.”

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Safety leadership for residential construction: Free training from CPWR

S+H Staff — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Silver Spring, MD — A new training program from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is aimed at helping residential construction supervisors improve their communication and leadership skills.

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Construction worker safety: Refresher tips from NIOSH

S+H Staff — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Washington — A new pamphlet from NIOSH offers tips to mitigate common risks that construction workers face.

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CPWR: 65% of construction deaths linked to ‘Focus Four’ hazards

S+H Staff — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:57:57 +0000

Silver Spring, MD — Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.

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Mental health resources and training ‘underutilized’ in civil construction industry: report

S+H Staff — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:55:07 +0000

Hamilton, NJ — Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics.

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Washington FACE Program publishes three injury narratives in Spanish

S+H Staff — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published three new narratives in Spanish.

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NAHB offers resources on managing opioid misuse in residential construction

S+H Staff — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Washington — In response to the particularly heavy impact the opioid crisis is having on the construction industry, the National Association of Home Builders has introduced several free resources intended to help residential construction organizations combat the issue.

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Prevention through Design methods can make solar panel installation safer: CPWR report

S+H Staff — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Silver Spring, MD — As the use of solar energy panels continues to increase, Prevention through Design methods may help keep contractors safe during installation of the panels on small residential buildings, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR.

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Window cleaning association unveils online safety guide

S+H Staff — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000

McLean, VA – The International Window Cleaning Association outlines hazards and best practices to help protect window cleaners on the job in its newly released field safety guide.

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