Preventing Head Injuries

Each year, thousands of construction workers suffer head injuries on the job – often as a result of falling, the number one contractor concern identified above.  To bring awareness to the risks and ways to prevent head injuries, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research & Training has developed a number of resources, all available at www.cpwr.com/research/research-to-practice-r2p/r2p-library/other-resources-for-stakeholders/head-injuries/, including: 

• A 15-minute Awareness Program, Head Protection: Preventing Head Injuries
• A Hazard Alert Card: Preventing Head Injuries (in English and Spanish)
• A Toolbox Talk: Head Protection (in English and Spanish)