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Toolbox Talks

CPWR’s Toolbox Talk series is designed to help contractors of all sizes educate their employees on how to identify and respond to hazards and improve jobsite safety. All are available in both English and Spanish for download.

Resources to Prevent Opioid Deaths in Construction

Construction has one of the highest injury rates of all industries, and workers have often been prescribed opioids to treat pain from occupational injuries. This page offers resources about the risks of and alternatives to opioids.
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Suicide Prevention Resources

There are a growing number of resources available to help organizations and individuals understand the details surrounding suicide, start a conversation, and play a role in supporting friends, co-workers and family members.

Heat Hazards

Construction workers, who often work outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot, enclosed spaces, are at risk for heat-related illnesses and even death. The following resources contain information about heat hazards in construction.

Trench Safety

Injuries and fatalities associated with trenching and excavation work are preventable. The following are resources to help raise awareness of the risks and promote safe work practices.

Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Mental health issues are affecting construction workers at alarming rates. Rates of both opioid use and suicide have risen dramatically in the U.S. over recent years, and these are areas of particular concern to the construction industry.

Working in Cold Weather

Working outside in cold, wet, icy, or snowy conditions can lead to serious health problems such as hypothermia and frostbite. This page offers resources to help you work safely in cold weather.

Hazard Alert Cards

Hazard Alerts are short, image-driven materials that deliver simple, direct messages for protection against safety and health hazards faced by construction workers.