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CPWR’s Webinar Series

CPWR hosts regular webinars on a variety of topics including current research, new efforts and trends in occupational safety & health, and training programs. Below is a list of upcoming webinar events and almost 200 recordings from past webinars. Whenever possible, we offer LIVE ENGLISH-TO-SPANISH INTERPRETATION on our webinars for those that prefer to listen in Spanish.

To register, click on the event link below. Further instructions will be provided when your registration is confirmed.

Please be aware that the webinar platform has an attendance limit of 1,000 participants for each event. All event recordings will be made available on this page and in CPWR’s Informational Webinar Series YouTube Playlist for those who are unable to attend live. 

If you have any questions about our webinar topics or how to register for an event, contact Jessica Bunting at [email protected] or 301-495-8515.

Upcoming CPWR Webinars

Monday, May 4th at 2:00pm Eastern
Kick-Off the 2026 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction!
Start your National Safety Stand-Down week (May 4th-8th) by joining OSHA, NIOSH, and CPWR for an official launch event. This webinar will feature a case study of a real fall incident, provide an overview of the most up-to-date available data on trends in falls in construction, and highlight the extensive library of free resources available from the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction. It will also offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions and make recommendations to campaign leaders.

Panelists:

  • Chris Trahan Cain, CIH, Executive Director, CPWR
  • Brian A. Rizzo, Acting Director, Directorate of Construction, OSHA
  • Donald Peterson, PhD, Director, Division of Safety Research; NIOSH

 

Registration: Click here to register and submit a question in advance.

 

Tuesday, May 5th at 1:00pm Eastern
Fall Prevention Through Design
By thinking about safety during the building design process and when designing the jobsite and work itself, hazards and risks can be minimized before the work ever begins. On this webinar, attendees will learn more about how project owners and contractors anticipate and “design out” fall-related hazards in buildings, work methods, processes, equipment, tools, and the overall organization of the work.

Panelists:

  • Chris Trahan Cain, CIH, Executive Director, CPWR
  • Brian A. Rizzo, Acting Director, Directorate of Construction, OSHA
  • Donald Peterson, PhD, Director, Division of Safety Research; NIOSH
  • Bob Moser, PE, CSP, Senior Director, Safety Engineering, Jacobs
  • Ian Umstead, MS, CSP, CHST, Safety Manager, DPR Construction

 

Registration: Click here to register and submit a question in advance.

 

Friday, May 8th at 1:00 PM Eastern
Top Three Things to Know About Working on Roofs
Join roofing safety experts to learn about key training priorities for workers who work on roofs. Panelists will provide an overview of information on falls from and through roofs, describe the recommended breadth of fall prevention training, and then focus on three top training priorities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask technical questions about roofing safety and training.

Panelists:

  • Chris Trahan Cain, CIH, Executive Director, CPWR
  • Brian A. Rizzo, Acting Director, Directorate of Construction, OSHA
  • Donald Peterson, PhD, Director, Division of Safety Research; NIOSH
  • Joel Gonzalez, Trust Fund Field Director, Roofers & Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust Fund
  • Matt Wittenborn, Instructor, Roofers & Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust Fund

 

Registration: Click here to register and submit a question in advance.

Past Webinars by Topic

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Communicating Safety & Health Issues
Construction Industry Data Analyses
CPWR-NIOSH COVID-19 Series

Click here for the full COVID-19 Series Playlist on YouTube

Electrocution/Electrical Hazards
Falls & The National Fall Prevention Campaign
Head Protection
Heat & Hot Weather
Other Weather Conditions

 

Mental Health
Musculoskeletal Disorders/Soft Tissue Injuries (Ergonomics)
Nanotechnology
New Programs, Tools & Resources
Noise & Hearing Loss
Pre-Job & Pre-Task Planning
Prevention through Design
  • Preventing Falls through Improved Design
    March 29, 2023
    Play Recording / Download Slides / Best Practices shared by panelist TJ Lyons
  • Applying Prevention through Design (PtD) to Solar Systems in Small Buildings
    December 13th 2017
    Play Recording  / A summary of Key Findings and a full report on this project are also available.
  • Incorporating Informational Technology Into Creating Innovative Construction Products
    February 28th, 2017
    Play Recording  NOTE: The first two minutes of this recording were cut off. This short transcript reviews what was discussed during that time.
  • Near Miss Information Visualization Tool in BIM for Construction Safety
    December 14th, 2016
    Play Recording
  • Health and Safety Risk Reductions Using Pre-fabricated Concrete Formwork Systems
    August 30th, 2016
    Play Recording
Safety Climate/Culture
  • CPWR’s SC-SMIS: Update on Use Since January 2022
    February 23, 2023
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • CPWR’s New Safety Climate – Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS)
    February 24, 2022
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • Using Partnerships to Advance Safety & Health in Construction
    December 18, 2019
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • Using the Foundations For Safety Leadership (FSL) to Enhance Jobsite Safety – Now Available in Spanish
    October 25, 2018
    Play Recording  / En Español /  Download Presentation
  • Assessment of contractor safety (ACES) through prequalification organizational surveys
    September 25, 2018
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • Tools for a Successful Workplace Safety & Health Program
    February 21, 2018
    CPWR is proud to be a partner in OSHA’s Safe Workplace + Sound Business Campaign – a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the value of workplace safety and health programs. Learn about the Campaign and new tools and features of two popular CPWR resources that you can use to improve safety on your jobsites during this 1-hour webinar.
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • New Foundations for Safety Leadership OSHA-30 Module
    January 19, 2017
    Play Recording
  • Safety management and safety culture in the construction industry
    November 17, 2016
    Play Recording
  • New Safety Climate Assessment Tool (S-CAT) & S-CAT Website: Tools to Self-Assess & Improve Your Company’s Jobsite Safety Climate
    October 19, 2016
    Play Recording
  • Building a Safety Culture: Improving Safety and Health Management in the Construction Industry
    April 20, 2016
    Play Recording
  • Foundations for Safety Leadership (FSL) Course: Improve Safety Leadership and Safety Climate
    March 17, 2016
    Play Recording
Silica
  • Protecting Workers in Enclosed Cabs from Silica Exposure: Leveraging Research from the Mining Industry
    October 18, 2017
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • New Silica in Construction Training from the California State Building Trades
    July 26, 2017
    Play Recording
  • Understanding & Implementing the New Construction Silica Standard
    May 19, 2016
    Play Recording
Other Inhalation & Skin Exposures
  • The construction painters’ exposure to chemical mixtures, health implications, and opportunities for disease prevention
    January 28, 2025
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • Joint AIHA-CPWR Webinar: Addressing Four Major Health-Related Hazards in Construction
    June 14, 2022
    Play Recording / Download Presentation / Additional Resources
  • Occupational exposures to epoxy resins among construction painters: methods to monitor exposures and urinary biomarkers
    June 15, 2021
    Play Recording / Download Slides / Additional Resources
  • Assessment and control of exposures to ISOCYANATES in industrial coating applications
    March 21, 2019
    Play Recording
  • Assessment and control of exposure to reactive chemicals in construction: Spray polyurethane foam applications (SPF)
    June 28, 2017
    Play Recording
  • Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation: Learn About Our New Awareness Program for the Construction Industry
    April 25, 2017
    Play Recording
  • COPD among Construction Workers: Case-Control Study Results
    October 14, 2015
    Play Recording
Seminarios web en español

Para obtener una lista completa, incluidos seminarios web en inglés con audio en español, visite https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuzTg2wYpXWX2a2d6gB8GQR9i-XWXDemC.

Struck-By Hazards
Training
  • Foundations for Safety Leadership in Residential Construction
    May 30, 2023
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • Evaluating the Effectiveness of OSH Training Delivered in a Distance Learning Format Critical Factor
    October 26, 2022
    Play Recording / Download Presentation
  • Safe Students, Safe Workers: Construction Safety Programs in Post-Secondary Career Technical Education
    September 27, 2017
    Play Recording
  • Lessons from a Construction Safety Trainer: Using CPWR Web Resources to Enhance your Instruction
    March 22, 2017
    Play Recording
  • ICRA Training, Meeting the Needs of Working in Healthcare Construction
    July 13, 2016
    Play Recording
  • Hazard Communication Training for Construction Workers – Resources for Trainers
    August 18, 2015
    Play Recording
Trench Safety
Women in Construction