Advancing Heat Safety in Construction
Gavin West
Research Team
Rosa Greenberg, Cora Roelofs
Abstract:
In its first year, this project made significant progress towards its goal of better protecting workers from heat-related risks, an effort that has become even more important as other research shows the multiple ways extreme heat damages employees’ health and well-being, as well as business operations. The researchers analyzed national injury data, conducted jobsite evaluations, and developed resources to better understand and prevent heat-related illness and . This included collaborating with CPWR’s Data Center to publish a new interactive data dashboard and CPWR Data Bulletin about heat risks. They also presented findings at major conferences and contributed to national campaigns about heat safety. The project also engaged a diverse advisory committee and piloted a worker survey to gather frontline . All of these elements are laying the groundwork for evidence-based solutions to prevent heat-related illness and injury.