The Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will be held May 4-8. Start preparing for your #StandDown4Safety now by checking out stopconstructionfalls.com for handouts, videos, and other training materials!
CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training
Construction
Silver Spring, Maryland 6,514 followers
About us
CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training is a non-profit dedicated to reducing occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the construction industry through research, training, and service programs. As a world leader in construction safety and health research and training, CPWR is uniquely positioned to foster partnerships with industry stakeholders, health and safety professionals, academics, and key government agencies. In cooperation with these partners, CPWR identifies hazards, conducts research on hazards, risks and the solutions, and accelerates the use of safer tools, equipment and work practices on construction sites - research into practice (r2p). CPWR serves as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) National Construction Center and the research and training arm of North America's Building Trades Unions. Photo by NIOSH.
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http://www.cpwr.com
External link for CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Construction, Safety, Safety Training, Safety and Health Research, Construction Safety and Health Research, Research to Practice, r2p, Construction Partnerships, Partnerships, and Safety Partnerships
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8484 Georgia Avenue
Suite 1000
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
Employees at CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training
Updates
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Order your FREE 2026 hardhat stickers today to prepare for the #StandDown4Safety: https://lnkd.in/eWd6wrcB
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Save the date: the #StandDown4Struckby for #WorkZoneSafety is April 20-24, 2026. Learn more and get resources here: https://lnkd.in/extNsbAK
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Employers must protect all workers from falling when constructing a leading edge that is 6 feet or more above lower levels by using passive engineering controls (e.g., guardrails, safety net systems) and/or active systems (e.g., travel restraint or PFAS). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4KRe2Sx #roofersafety365
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“The biggest thing I took out of the training was 3-way communication." Over 500k construction workers have participated in the FSL training as part of the OSHA 30-hour or company training. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e8jtGAZ
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TOMORROW: CPWR WEBINAR: "Updated 'Working Safely with Silica' Website & Exposure Control Planning Tool" on 2/26 2PM ET -- register today to submit questions in advance: https://lnkd.in/efXiPCaY
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SPOT THE HAZARDS! Can you spot all the housekeeping hazards in the below picture? For more information on housekeeping hazards visit https://lnkd.in/eUR3tHQC
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Los trabajadores hispanos tienen más probabilidades de morir por caídas en comparación con los trabajadores no hispanos. Promueve condiciones de trabajo equitativas para los trabajadores hispanos brindando capacitación y recursos de protección contra caídas en español, disponibles aquí: https://lnkd.in/ebeyuinn #roofersafety365
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Hispanic workers are more likely to die from falls compared to non-hispanic workers. Promote equitable working conditions for Hispanic workers by providing fall protection training and resources in Spanish, found here: https://lnkd.in/ebeyuinn #roofersafety365
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Avoid nail gun injuries: wear protective gear. A hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and hearing protection should all be used while operating a nail gun. More on nail gun safety here: https://lnkd.in/e4tQ4rCx
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