Turner Construction Hosts Heat Safety Stand Down to Protect Workers
On August 5, Turner Construction Company reinforced its commitment to employee safety by hosting a Heat Safety Stand Down. The event kicked off with a group stretch to promote
New OSHA Resources Focus on Heat Illness and Emergency Response
As temperatures rise, so do the risks for workers—especially those in the construction trades. To help employers and workers stay safe, OSHA has released two new resources addressing heat
The U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule to Protect Indoor and Outdoor Workers from Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the
CPWR Q&A Webinar on OSHA’s National Emphasis Program
CPWR is hosting a webinar on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards in construction with a Q&A about OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP). In April 2022, OSHA began a National
CPWR Heat-Illness Prevention Resources
As summer heat intensifies, so do the risks for those working in construction. Long hours outdoors, enclosed jobsite spaces, and heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) can quickly turn a