Worker Safety on Worker’s Memorial Day from the Desk of CPWR Executive Director Chris Trahan

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Fifty years ago on April 28, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect. It created two federal agencies vital to protecting American workers: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. April 28 is also Workers’ Memorial Day in the U.S., the National Day of Mourning in Canada and International Workers’ Memorial Day around the globe. It is a day to pause, to mourn for those injured, made sick or killed by their jobs and to pledge to do better to protect all workers’ safety and health. In the half-century since … Read more

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Milwaukee Expands Safety Vest Lineup with New Mesh Safety Vests

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Milwaukee Tool is adding to its personal protective equipment lineup with a new mesh safety vest, designed to keep users safe without slowing them down, provide all-day comfort by keeping users cooler on the jobsite and are ANSI compliant. The vests are constructed with moisture wicking, lightweight, breathable mesh to keep users cooler and comfortable in hot working conditions, and recommended when working in hot environments requiring additional visibility, when working around heavy machinery or moving traffic. They are offered in yellow and orange color variations. This class 2 high-visibility safety vest is made with anti-microbial material to prevent odor and bacteria, and … Read more

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National Struck-by Stand-Down to Take Place April 26

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CPWR and the NORA Construction Sector Council will be leading the second annual Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction on April 26. The Stand-Down, to take place on the first day of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30), asks contractors to pause work to recognize that struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers and to educate their crews about risks and solutions for mitigating them. To help make the Stand-Down a success during COVID-19, contractors, workers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate virtually. More information on ways to participate will be posted on CPWR’s Work … Read more

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ICRA Solutions LLC Introduces New Certification for Contractors, Hospital Personnel

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ICRA Solutions LLC announces its new ICRA-I Certification as an optional exam added to its Construction in Healthcare Facilities Workshop. This certification will allow contractors and hospital personnel who perform work in hospitals to show they possess, and understand, the infection control guidelines that need to be followed to protect patients from dust particles and contaminants, as well as any construction activities that can affect the hospital workflow. The purpose of this certification is to prevent any hospital-acquired infections from construction or maintenance activities. “Over the past few years, with more education awareness, contractors and hospital personnel have lessened their risk … Read more

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MSA Introduces V-Gard Cap-Mounted Hearing Protection Line

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Perfect for general contractors and industry workers, the new V-Gard Cap-Mounted Hearing Protection Line from MSA delivers enhanced comfort and top of the line performance with upgrades in fit and style — all without compromising the quality expected from the V-Gard brand. According to OSHA, every year 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise in the workplace. The Noise Reduction Rating of MSA’s V-Gard hearing protection line is designed, manufactured and third-party tested in accordance with ANSI and CSA standards, to help prevent exposure to potentially damaging noise on the construction jobsite.

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