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How do you keep construction job sites and workers safe? Stay informed. Tune into CPWR’s Construction Safety & Health podcast to get up-to-the-minute information. From the latest research on safer tools, equipment, and work practices, to emerging hazards and solutions, to new training programs …and everything in between. If you work, manage, own, or operate within the construction industry, this is your podcast. Research backed and information packed knowledge to change your workplace and save lives.

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How do you keep construction job sites and workers safe? Stay informed. Tune into CPWR’s Construction Safety & Health podcast to get up-to-the-minute information. From the latest research on safer tools, equipment, and work practices, to emerging hazards and solutions, to new training programs …and everything in between. If you work, manage, own, or operate within the construction industry, this is your podcast. Research backed and information packed knowledge to change your workplace and save lives.

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Episodes
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EP 10 - El suicidio en el sector de la construcción

10/31/2022
Los hombres del sector de la construcción mueren a causa del suicidio a un ritmo aproximadamente dos veces superior al de otras personas en edad laboral. Este podcast explora los factores que lo producen, los signos y síntomas, y las acciones que pueden llevar a cabo los individuos, las empresas y las comunidades para desestigmatizar el problema y ayudarse entre sí. El Dr. John Gaal comparte su experiencia y sus recomendaciones desde la perspectiva de alguien con muchos años en el sector, y que además perdió a su hijo por suicidio. La presentación original tuvo lugar como parte de un seminario virtual de CPWR, Preventing Suicide in the Construction Industry (Prevención del suicidio en la industria de la construcción), que puede verse en su totalidad en https://youtu.be/P1K-_mv9Hdg. Oradores: Jessica Bunting, MPH, Directora de Investigación a la Práctica (r2p), CPWR; Miembro del Consejo de Administración, CIASP John Gaal, EdD, CHW, Director de bienestar de los trabajadores - Iniciativa Missouri Works (Mo AFL-CIO)

Duration:00:22:44

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EP 10: Suicide in the Construction Industry

9/21/2022
Episode 10 – Suicide in the Construction Industry Men in construction are dying from suicide at roughly twice the rate of other working age people. This podcast explores the contributing factors, signs and symptoms, and actions that can be taken by individuals, companies, and communities to destigmatize the issue and help one another. Dr. John Gaal shares his experience and recommendations from the perspective of someone with many years in the industry, who also lost his son to suicide. The original presentation took place as part of a CPWR webinar, Preventing Suicide in the Construction Industry, which is available to watch in full at https://youtu.be/P1K-_mv9Hdg. Speakers: Jessica Bunting, MPH, Research to Practice (r2p) Director, CPWR; Member, Board of Trustees, CIASP John Gaal, EdD, CHW, Worker Wellness Director – Missouri Works Initiative (Mo AFL-CIO)

Duration:00:24:17

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EP9: COVID 101: regresemos a lo básico

3/9/2022
En el episodio 9, “COVID 101: regresemos a lo básico", el Dr. Douglas Trout, Jefe de la Subdivisión de Evaluaciones de Peligros y Asistencia Técnica del Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo (NIOSH), revisa la importancia de un enfoque de varios niveles para la prevención de la exposición cuando se trata de COVID-19 en las obras de construcción.

Duration:00:42:24

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EP9 COVID 101: Back to the Basics

2/2/2022
In episode 9, "COVID 101: Back to Basics", Dr. Douglas Trout, Chief of the Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch at the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health ​(NIOSH), reviews the importance of a multi-layered approach to exposure prevention when dealing with COVID-19 on construction sites.

Duration:00:40:30

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EP8. Centro de datos de CPWR

12/18/2021
Conozca acerca del centro de datos de CPWR, una fuente líder de estadísticas y análisis detallados de las tendencias clave en seguridad y salud en la construcción, y las publicaciones, tableros interactivos y otros recursos que produce.

Duration:00:13:41

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EP8 CPWR's Data Center

11/15/2021
Learn about CPWR’s Data Center, a leading source of detailed statistics and analyses of key trends in construction safety and health, and the publications, interactive dashboards, and other resources it produces.

Duration:00:10:51

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EP 7 Safety Climate

9/23/2021
Andrew Levinson, acting Director of OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance, talks to Dr. Linda Goldenhar, Director of Research and Evaluation at CPWR, about her work developing tools and resources to improve company safety climate in the construction industry.

Duration:00:17:13

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EP6 Fall Protection Standards & Improving Fall Protection Programs Pt.2

8/20/2021
Part two of a two-part episode, based on an April 20th, 2021 webinar, addressing questions from stakeholders related to utilizing the ASSP/ANSI Z359 fall protection standards and improving fall protection programs. The webinar was held in support of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, an event to raise awareness of fall hazards in an effort to prevent fatalities and injuries.

Duration:00:35:51

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EP5 Fall Protection Standards & Improving Fall Protection Programs Pt.1

8/20/2021
Part one of a two-part episode, based on an April 20th, 2021 webinar, addressing questions from stakeholders related to utilizing the ASSP/ANSI Z359 fall protection standards and improving fall protection programs. The webinar was held in support of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, an event to raise awareness of fall hazards in an effort to prevent fatalities and injuries.

Duration:00:40:38

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EP4 - 7th Annual Safety Stand-Down Event

9/2/2020
In Episode 4 of CPWR: Construction Safety and Health, Dr. G. Scott Earnest, NIOSH Associate Director for Construction discusses the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction and 7th annual Safety Stand-Down event. The Stand-Down is scheduled for September 14- 18, 2020. This year may look different​ due to COVID-19, but CPWR, NIOSH, and OSHA have plenty of ideas for participating virtually or at a safe social distance. Episode links: stopconstructionfalls.com NIOSH Campaign page OSHA Stand-Down page

Duration:00:07:28

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Episodio 3. COVID-19: actualizaciones seleccionadas de la guía de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control, CDC) (17 de junio de 2020)

8/21/2020
En el episodio 3 del Centro la Investigación y Capacitación en la Construcción (Center for Construction Research and Training, CPWR): Programa de Salud y Seguridad en la Construcción, el Dr. Doug Trout, Jefe de la Subdivisión de Evaluación de Riesgos y Asistencia Técnica en el Instituto Nacional de Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo [de los Estados Unidos]) (National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, NIOSH)/División de Estudios e Ingeniería de Campo e integrante del Consejo del Sector de la Construcción de la Agenda Nacional de Investigación Ocupacional (National Occupational Research Agenda, NORA), aborda los síntomas de la COVID-19, la detección de síntomas, así como temas relacionados e implicaciones para el sector de la construcción.

Duration:00:24:18

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Episodio 2. COVID-19: preguntas y respuestas con el Dr. John Howard (22 de abril de 2020)

8/21/2020
En la parte dos de nuestro pódcast con el Dr. John Howard, director del Instituto Nacional de Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo [de los Estados Unidos]) (National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, NIOSH), respondió las preguntas que surgieron en los interesados de la industria sobre la COVID-19 y la construcción. Si no asistió a la parte uno donde el Dr. Howard compartió la información basada en la ciencia sobre el virus y su impacto en los lugares de trabajo de la construcción, escuche el episodio anterior, realizado en apoyo al Consejo del Sector de la Construcción de la Agenda Nacional de Investigación Ocupacional (National Occupational Research Agenda, NORA).

Duration:00:39:58

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Episodio 1. COVID-19: una perspectiva científica sobre el virus y su impacto en los centros de trabajo (22 de abril de 2020)

8/21/2020
¿Cuál es la ciencia detrás de la COVID-19 y cómo afecta su lugar de trabajo? El Dr. John Howard, director del Instituto Nacional de Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo [de los Estados Unidos]) (National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, NIOSH), explica los riesgos, exposiciones y medidas de seguridad recomendadas basados en la ciencia. Este episodio, en apoyo del Consejo del Sector de la Construcción de la Agenda Nacional de Investigación Ocupacional (National Occupational Research Agenda, NORA), es el primero de dos partes; para conocer la sesión de preguntas y respuestas con el Dr. Howard, escuche el episodio dos.

Duration:00:22:31

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EP3 - COVID-19: Selected Updates on CDC Guidance (June 17, 2020)

7/20/2020
In episode 3 of CPWR: Construction Safety & Health, Dr. Doug Trout, Chief of the Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch at the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health ​(NIOSH)/Division of Field Studies and Engineering and a participant in the NORA Construction Sector Council, discusses COVID-19 symptoms, symptoms screening, and related topics and implications for the construction

Duration:00:23:00

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EP2 - COVID-19: Q&A with Dr. John Howard (April 22, 2020)

7/20/2020
In part two of our podcast with Dr. John Howard, Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), he answers questions raised by industry stakeholders about COVID-19 and construction. If you missed part one where Dr. Howard shares science-based information about the virus and its impact on construction job sites, listen to the previous episode, conducted in support of the NORA Construction Sector Council.

Duration:00:45:05

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EP1 - COVID-19: A Scientific Look at the Virus and Its Impact on Job Sites (April 22, 2020)

7/16/2020
What is the science behind COVID-19 and how does it impact your job site? Dr. John Howard, Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), explains science-based risks, exposures, and recommended safety measures. This episode​, in support of the NORA Construction Sector Council, is part one of two - for a Q&A session with Dr. Howard, listen to episode two.

Duration:00:27:21