Participate in the 2026 Struck-by Stand-Down – April 20-24

Struck-by incidents remain a leading cause of death among construction workers and the leading cause of nonfatal injuries. The National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents -- held during National Work Zone Awareness Week -- provides an opportunity for employers to talk directly to employees about struck-by safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Struck-by Hazards” and reinforcing the importance of training and prevention. CPWR will be hosting virtual events during the week -- stay tuned for more and check out our Struck-by Hazards page for resources and past recordings.

Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Coming in May

Planning has already started for the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8. Part of the year-round National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction, the Falls Stand-Down has provided information and free materials to hundreds of thousands of people across the industry over the past dozen years. Find guidance on how to organize your event, order materials such as free 2026 hardhat stickers, and choose resources to share that will help prevent falls, which remain the leading cause of on-the-job fatalities for construction workers.

Capturing CPWR’s Impact 

CPWR has just published CPWR IMPACT, a highly graphic, concise summary of our work over the last 30 years. It describes how we monitor the safety and health of construction workers, conduct rigorous research that explores methods for improving conditions, and then use the results to produce change that makes construction workplaces safer. Highlights of our impact include more than 220 research projects in our role as NIOSH’s National Construction Center, our Training Program reaching more than 75,000 workers over the past year, and our Building Trades National Medical Screening Program for former workers at U.S. Department of Energy nuclear sites extending the lives of participants by 18 months on average.

CPWR’s Data Center Seeks Your Feedback 

Our Data Center is conducting a brief survey to obtain feedback on its products, including how they meet the construction industry’s data needs and their overall usability. Your responses will help us determine what is or isn’t working and how we can improve to better meet the industry’s evolving data needs.

Contribute Your Knowledge to CPWR’s Heat Protection Project

Your experience on hot weather jobsites can help save lives. CPWR is studying ways to improve heat illness prevention and wants to learn what's working for people in the field. Complete a quick survey or host researchers at your site and build knowledge that leads to stronger protections for construction workers. Learn how to participate from this flyer.

Share Your Experiences with Occupational Exposure to Forever Chemicals

A CPWR-supported research team at University of Massachusetts Lowell is examining the impact of hazardous chemical exposures -- in particular, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals” -- on the health of painters and allied trades workers. As part of this study, the researchers are surveying workers on their activities, materials they use that might affect jobsite chemical exposure, and health conditions, and they are looking for volunteers to take their survey. Responding should take 20-30 minutes, and individual information will be kept confidential and will not be identified in any reports, presentations, and publications.