CPWR Launches Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System

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CPWR has just launched the Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System, its latest resource to help contractors and safety professionals improve job site safety culture and safety climate – and therefore reduce the potential for injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Developed with extensive industry input, this robust new system builds on the resources we’ve created since 2016 that enable firms to measure and strengthen their safety climate. The SC-SMIS includes features that allow companies to measure jobsite safety climate across eight leading indicators with proven tools such as the S-CAT and the S-CAT; download evidence-based safety management policies, procedures, guidelines and templates … Read more

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U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Nominations for Employee Representative on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is requesting nominations to fill one vacant employee representative position on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The 15-member group advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on developing standards and policies affecting the construction industry. Committee members represent employees, employers, state safety and health agencies and the public. Members generally serve two-year staggered terms, except the representative designated by the Department of Health and Human Services and appointed by the Secretary of Labor, who serves indefinitely. Submit nominations electronically … Read more

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360 USA Introduces Reflective Safety Harness with ANSI/IESA

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360 USA has released its new Reflective Safety Harness that is ANSI/ISEA 2020 Type 0 Class 1 compliant. Offering the same excellent reflectivity and daytime/nighttime visibility as the company’s work vests, these new harnesses are designed to preserve worker comfort and keep pockets and tools uncovered and easily accessible. As an alternative to the common full-body safety vest, this lightweight reflective safety harness is cool, comfortable and offers all-day wearability without fatigue. The new reflective harness features fully adjustable waist and shoulder straps that provide a custom fit for workers of all shapes and sizes, while only requiring a fraction … Read more

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CPWR-NIOSH COVID-19 Webinar COVID 101: Back to Basics

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The cold January weather throughout much of the country is keeping many people indoors right now. With COVID-19 continuing to spread, it is important to remember that a multi-layered approach to exposure control on construction jobsites is key. While vaccinations are important and effective at preventing COVID, especially severe illness and death, other key safety measures include requiring employees and visitors to wear masks, improving ventilation and allowing time off for isolating or quarantining when necessary. Join CPWR and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for a COVID 101: Back to Basics webinar from 3-3:30 p.m. ET on … Read more

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e-Ticketing Construction Materials Task Force Launched

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Public and private highway, infrastructure and construction materials industry leaders have launched the National Construction Materials e-Ticketing Task Force. The industry is seeking to promote the use of e-ticketing and find innovative ways to enhance productivity, reduce environmental impacts and become safer. The e-Ticketing Task Force provides a first in the nation model for how the public and private sector can work together to facilitate the digital transformation of the construction industry. The launch includes the debut of an informational and robust website and introduced a seven-minute video. The video highlights the benefits of digital ticketing and stars task force … Read more

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