Presented by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Construction Sector Council Struck-by Work Group and hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:
- Head Protection in the Construction Industry – The Basics will be conducted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET (75 min). This webinar will share information on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their impact on construction workers, how to select protective headgear to prevent TBIs, and current OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM standards on head protection. Please register here.
- Selection and Practical Use of Head Protection in the Construction Industry will be conducted on Thursday, October 31,2024, at 2:00 pm ET (75 min). This webinar will explore the practical application of concepts discussed in the first webinar on the use of head protection to prevent TBIs and selecting appropriate headgear, transitioning from hard hats to helmets, limitations to the current standards, research needs, and factors to consider from the employees’ perspective when making decisions about head protection on the job. Please register here.