Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director of CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, shares why construction workers are at a higher risk of suicide than those in other industries, the role of opioid use in the rate of suicide among construction workers and steps you can take to help support your team’s physical and mental well-being. 

CPWR Suicide Prevention Resources

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Sponsored by Grainger. Matt Law and Jordan Schlittler of Grainger join our latest episode to help set the record straight about misconceptions in occupational safety and health. They offer insights on NFPA 70E and its relationship to OSHA, requirements for inspecting equipment, safety standards and regulations, recordkeeping, training, technology and more.

• OSHA Letter of Interpretation on NFPA 70E
• Resource for Development and Delivery of Training to Workers
• Training requirements in OSHA Standards
• OSHA General Duty Clause Search

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Tom West, Vice President and Global Practice Leader at MākuSafe and co-author of “Safety and Wearable Technology: Impact, Applications and Implementation in Industry,” explores how wearable tools can help safety professionals assess risks and make data-driven decisions to improve conditions for their workforce. He discusses different applications where wearable tech can provide real-time insights on the hazards and risks workers face on the job. 

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