Updates

By cvoyles on Jul 9, 2013 in Updates |

From the article: A 200-pound person falling from a height of only six feet hits the ground with almost 10,000 pounds of force. Falls led to 197 of the 595 construction deaths recorded in 2012, according to CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. Through the first quarter of 2013, falls caused 37 of 95 recorded construction fatalities. One of those was Steven Klafke, an employee working on the second floor of a residential home in Mequon, Wis., who fell to the lower level while dissembling a scaffolding. For the rest of the article, click...

By cvoyles on Jul 3, 2013 in Updates |

On July 2nd, 2013, campaign leaders OSHA, NIOSH, and CPWR held a webinar to discuss new products in the campaign and the direction of the campaign in its second year. Some of the new products discussed were new materials in Spanish and the new ladder safety mobile application from NIOSH. If you’re interested in taking a look at what was discussed, the PowerPoint is available for download...

By cvoyles on Jun 21, 2013 in Updates |

From the partners of the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction, new Spanish translations of campaign materials are now available: A Checklist to Prevent Falls in Construction – a checklist to plan a job safely before work starts – English; Spanish (Español) If You Work On A Roof…You Could Be In Great Danger – a handout with illustrations for residential workers on how to work safely on roofs. English; Spanish (Español) Homeowners’ Flyer –  a handout developed by campaign partners to educate homeowners of some questions they should ask prospective contractors when having work done on a roof. English; Spanish (Español) Ladder Safety Checklist – one page handout with illustrations for workers on how to use a ladder safely.English; Spanish...

By cvoyles on Jun 19, 2013 in Updates |

In conjunction with the Campaign to Prevent Falls from Construction, OSHA is partnering with industry and community partners to lead “stand-downs” to raise awareness about falls in construction. From OSHA’s QuickTakes: Last week, OSHA, the Builders Association, Construction Safety Council, the Chicago Area Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust, construction contractors and other safety and health organizations sponsored numerous 30-minute safety stand downs at construction sites throughout the Chicago area. From June 24 to July 3, OSHA’s Region II is inviting the construction industry to participate in a voluntary “Falls in Construction” Stand-Down. Read the rest of the news item...

By cvoyles on Jun 19, 2013 in Updates |

There’s a new ladder safety tool available from NIOSH…. using your phone! You can measure the positioning of the ladder and get safety information about using ladders. For more information, visit the NIOSH Falls Page or download the app for your iPhone/iPad or Android...

By cvoyles on Jun 4, 2013 in Press, Updates |

ACTA Safety has begun a two week training initiative in the Phoenix, AZ area. They hope to reach at least 100 workers by the end of the week, educating workers on both the dangers of falls and heat awareness, with training materials being provided in both English and Spanish. The training is at various Maracay Homes Communities in the Phoenix, AZ area. The training began this morning, June 4th. Below is a photograph of workers gathered to watch a training video.             Are you holding an event that uses Fall Campaign materials? Need materials support or want to be featured on the blog? Email falls@cpwr.com and we’ll help you...