Autodesk, AGC Equip Women in Construction with Properly Fitting Safety Harnesses

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Autodesk Construction Solutions and the Associated General Contractors of America are awarding grants to 21 construction firms to provide more than 300 fall protection safety harnesses designed for women. The grants are designed to address one of the most significant safety hazards for construction craft professionals and recruit more women into high-paying construction careers. “We recognize the need for more women to join the construction industry to help fill the labor gap, and keeping them as safe as possible must be top priority,” said Allison Scott, director at Autodesk Construction Solutions. “For 300 women in construction, AGC and Autodesk are … Read more

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Ergonomics Training Program Available for Construction Workers

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CPWR has released a new Best Built Plans ergonomics training program for construction workers, the first part of a two-part comprehensive training program focused on preventing back, shoulder and other types of soft tissue injuries. These injuries, also referred to as musculoskeletal disorders, account for more than 25% of nonfatal injuries in the industry. This worker-focused ergonomics training program provides instructors with information to raise workers’ awareness of soft tissue injuries and ways to prevent them, including safe-lifting practices and proper body mechanics. It includes both classroom and hands-on components, sections to use with new and more experienced workers and … Read more

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Pure Safety Group Unveils Checkmate Xplorer Harness

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Pure Safety Group has introduced the new Checkmate Xplorer industrial full-body harness for fall protection to the U.S. market. The harness, designed to be more comfortable than conventional harnesses during periods of suspension and frequent loading, features visual alert stitching, an intuitive way for the user to understand the correct way to wear the harness. Its limited slip dorsal D-ring has a precise amount of vertical adjustment built in and is designed to keep the D-ring in place after multiple loadings. Its large front ring allows for multiple attachments, and uses a lightweight aluminum quick-connect buckle to ensure a safe … Read more

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CPWR Hosts Webinar: Tools for Defending against Top Four Killers of Construction Workers

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Several hazards put construction workers in danger daily. In this webinar hosted by Occupational Health & Safety, CPWR staff will discuss “The Focus Four,” or the four hazards, according to OSHA, that cause the most fatalities among construction workers: falls, electrocutions, struck-by and caught-in/between. The webinar is at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 26, and will start with an overview by Bruce Lippy, director of nanomaterials research, of the scope of these four hazards. CPWR has been a major participant with OSHA and NIOSH in the Stop Construction Falls campaign for years and is offering new materials for … Read more

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CPWR Provides Steps Construction Employers, Workers Should Take in Response to Coronavirus

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While the spread of COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy and the lives of people across the world, certain industries such as construction are being particularly hard-hit. CPWR has been working closely with NABTU and its research, government and other industry partners to respond to questions about the spread of this disease and to provide the latest information on protecting construction workers on the job. To make this information readily accessible, CPWR has developed a COVID-19 resource page on cpwr.com, including a one-page guidance document, and is regularly updating these materials as new information becomes available. For now, … Read more

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