Newsletter Focuses on Preventing Suicides and Overdoses among Construction Workers
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WHAT’S NEW
7th Edition of Chart Book Rolls Out
For 30 years, The Construction Chart Book–The U.S. Construction Industry and Its Workers has been an unparalleled source of information. The 7th edition features a new format: interactive dashboards with dynamic key findings and charts that update with selected filters.
New Fact Sheet on Using Cut-Off Saws Safely
CPWR’s review of OSHA’s Fatality Inspection Data revealed numerous fatal and serious injuries involving cut-off saws, highlighting the severe risks created by improper use. Our new fact sheet provides essential safety information on proper cut-off saw operation to help prevent struck-by injuries, fatalities, and exposure to hazardous silica dust.
NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM RESEARCH
WEBINARS
October 7th at 12:30 PM Eastern (1 hour)
MATES in Construction: The Role of Research in the Evolution of a Workplace Suicide Prevention Program
MATES in Construction is an industry-based workplace suicide prevention program that was prompted by data in 2006 showing high suicide rates among construction workers in Queensland (Australia). Following a description of the program and the role of research, the webinar will provide an overview of MATES-related research, in three broad categories: “Foundational research”, “Evaluation research”, and “Frontier research”. The webinar will conclude with examples of the program’s on-going evolution and a brief discussion of wishes for future research.
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