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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CPWR Recognized for Innovation in Construction

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Turner Construction Company and the National Building Museum have recognized that CPWR – the Center for Construction Research and Training has received the 2019 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction. The Prize recognizes CPWR—and in particular the work of Dr. Linda Goldenhar—for its efforts to promote and improve safety conditions for workers in the construction industry. Since 1990, CPWR, a nonprofit organization, has reached hundreds of thousands of workers every year through research, training and services. It provides vital safety and health resources to the construction industry, which have a positive impact on reducing occupational injuries, illnesses and … Read more

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