Latest Data Dashboard, Data Bulletin Examine Transporation Incidents
Transportation incidents are a leading cause of injuries in construction, with more than 2,600 workers dying from them over the past 10 years. September’s Data Bulletin and a new Data Dashboard focus on this topic, showing that collisions with other vehicles were the most common event for nonfatal injuries, and that pedestrian vehicular incidents were the most common type of fatal event. The dashboard provides data by year, subsector, and detailed events, as well as the ability to examine days away from work for nonfatal injuries.
WHAT’S NEW
Study Analyzes Underlying Causes of Falls
Survey: Struck-by Hazards, Barriers, and Opportunities in the Construction Industry
This survey explores causes of struck-by injuries; barriers to their prevention; and examines measures to protect workers and barriers to implementing them.
NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM RESEARCH
WEBINARS
Evaluating the Effectiveness of OSH Training Delivered in a Distance Learning Format: Critical Factors for Success
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. ET (1 hour)
Panelists:
- Gary F. Gustafson, Director, Environmental Hazards Training Program
- Sue Ann Sarpy, Ph.D., Sarpy and Associates, LLC
As a result of COVID-19’s impact on businesses and communities, CPWR and its training consortium led a transition to distance learning for delivering occupational safety and health training to members of its consortium and affiliates of the North America’s Building Trades Unions. Preliminary evaluations of this format found support for the use of synchronous distance learning, and CPWR identified several sets of best practices. In a recently released report, which will be the focus of this webinar, CPWR presents findings from a longer, comprehensive evaluation. It assesses the effectiveness and impact of the distance learning format, including a comparative analyses of OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 trainings, on both subjective and objective measures. Submit your questions during the registration process so they can be answered towards the end of the webinar.
Overview of the DOE Former Worker Medical Screening Program
Wednesday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its Former Worker Programs are partnering to host a webinar that will share information about national and site-specific programs, including the Building Trades National Medical Screening Program (BTMed) administered by CPWR. The panelists will discuss the history and functions of the Former Worker Medical Screening Program, introductions to national and site-specific programs, and share medical screening findings. BTMed’s Medical Program Manager Kim Cranford, RN, will discuss its work and the free medical exams it offers construction workers who worked on DOE facilities.
Click here to register and submit questions for our panelists.
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