Training Resources
Dr. Mazi's COVID Vaccination Toolbox Talk Videos
Description:
A series of toolbox talk videos addressing COVID vaccine hesitancy and answering questions from the industry.
Source: St. Louis Construction Forum
Date: 12/08/21
COVID-19 Vaccine Infographics
Description:
A series of short, easy-to-understand COVID-19 vaccine-related infographics developed by CPWR with assistance from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Healthy Work Center, and NIOSH.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 12/08/21
Training Tool: Building Programs to Protect Workers
Description:
New April 2021 (replaces the NIEHS Essential and Returning Workers Training Tool)
Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Date: 06/11/21
Evaluation Community of Practice Webinars
Description:
The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) Evaluation Community of Practice webinar series provides a forum for WTP awardees involved in evaluation to exchange information about evaluation practices, challenges, and lessons learned. The webinars also offer an opportunity for participants to provide feedback to NIEHS on program-level evaluation methods. Recordings of webinars are posted, including many related to COVID-19.
Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Date: 06/02/21
Promoting Vaccination Among Small Construction Firms
Description:
This document was developed by the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health in coordination with the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 05/06/21
Why Is It Important For Construction Workers to Get Vaccinated?
Description:
This document was developed by the NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program at University of New Hampshire in coordination with the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 05/06/21
Best Practices for Distance Learning
Description:
As CPWR transitioned to more virtual safety and health training due to COVID-19, we conducted evaluation research on the effectiveness of the safety training content and distance learning format but also the feasibility of integrating the distance learning format into future training efforts. For quick access to best practices and lessons learned that can be applied to your distance learning programs, or any other virtual events or meetings, we have provided several resources based on the study report.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 03/18/21
LWSC Limited Literacy Training for COVID-19
Description:
COVID-19 cartoon-based PPT presentations in five languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Polish). These were created to accommodate changing information, address adult learning, encourage student participation, address limited literacy proficiency, and to be thoughtful and entertaining.
Source: Latino Worker Safety Center (LWSC)
Date: 03/18/21
CPWR-NIEHS-NIOSH COVID-19 Webinar: NIEHS Activities, Tools and Resources to Protect Workers from COVID-19
Description:
This webinar provides an overview of COVID-19 activities, tools and resources from the NIEHS Worker Training Program and the National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training provide an overview of for workers in industries at risk for COVID-19 exposure.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 12/04/20
Slow Motion Sneeze in 4K - The Slow Mo Guys with Dr. Anthony Fauci
Description:
This video "illustrates the importance of wearing masks to prevent aerosolized particles" and an interview with Dr.Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (October 22, 2020)
Source: The Slow Mo Guys
Date: 11/02/20
A room, a bar and a classroom: how the coronavirus is spread through the air
Description:
This article illustrates how the risk of spreading the disease can be reduced by "applying all available measures to combat infection via aerosols." (October 29, 2020)
Source: El Pais
Date: 10/30/20
Choose Hand Safety
Description:
Information on how to protect your hands, including what to look for when choosing and using hand tools and gloves.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 08/28/20
Best Built Plans
Description:
Best Built Plans provides contractors and workers with practical tools and information to plan for safe materials handling while staying productive and profitable.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 09/11/20
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
Description:
Contractors and workers that perform healthcare or other occupied facility and renovation construction need to understand the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures to properly perform this work. CPWR's 8-hour ICRA Awareness training program provides the necessary information to understand and apply the ICRA procedures and examines the practical use of ICRA tools including containment, negative air, HEPA filtration, and work practice techniques. The training program uses a variety of adult education classroom activities to build upon particpants' experiences working in construction, maintenance, renovation, demolition, or healthcare facility environments.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 09/11/20
OSHA Standard 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
Description:
OSHA's hazard communication standard.
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Date: 08/11/20
CPWR - Putting On and Taking Off Gloves
Description:
This toolbox talk describes how to properly put on and take off gloves. For more information on use of gloves and hand safety go to https://www.choosehandsafety.org/.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 09/11/20
CDC - When to Wear Gloves
Description:
Guidance on when gloves are and are not needed.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Date: 08/28/20
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Apprenticeship Training Facilities
Description:
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has developed COVID-19 general safety guidelines for training facilities.
This guidance applies to adult-learning, training, formal testing and small assemblies, as recommended by the Minnesota Department of Health to address the mitigation of COVID-19 exposures.
This guidance does not pertain to elementary, secondary and post-secondary education institutions.
Source: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Date: 08/03/20
SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Toolbox
Description:
A collection of resources on a wide range of COVID-19 topics, including Personal Protective Equipment, Training, and Workplace Guidance.
Source: Association for Biosafety and Biosecurity
Date: 07/08/20
WHO - Guidance - How to wear a fabric mask (June 3, 2020)
Description:
A video explaining how cloth face coverings (masks) should be worn to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date: 08/28/20
IUOE Local 66 - COVID-19 Pandemic Response Training Tool
Description:
This interactive training tool is intended to introduce users to important facts about COVID-19.
Source: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66
Date: 09/11/20
OSHA - Putting on and Taking off a Mask Correctly (video)
Description:
This video shows employers and workers how to properly wear and remove a respirator. Also available in Spanish.
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Date: 06/07/20
NIEHS/CPWR Disaster Preparedness mobile app
Description:
The NIEHS/CPWR Disaster Preparedness mobile app allows workers exposed to hazards on disaster sites to access a full suite of awareness-level training resources with a simple tap of the screen. From within the app, users can select and download training materials on a variety of disaster types and related topics. COVID-19 has now been added as a training topic.
Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Date: 08/28/20
CPWR Recommendations: COVID-19 Plan for Union Training Centers 8/12/20
Description:
To help training centers prepare for the introduction of trainees into their centers as they re-open, CPWR has put together a set of recommendations. This document is based on the recommendations of many federal and state agencies and incorporates many of the practices in the CPWR/NABTU COVID-19 Standards for U.S. Construction Sites. This document is “living” and will continually be updated based on new information.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 08/28/20
NIOSH - How to Properly Put on and Take off a Disposable Respirator
Description:
This document uses photos and English and Spanish text to describe how to properly put on and take off a disposable respirator.
Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Date: 05/04/20
NIOSH - Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection - User Seal Check
Description:
This document responds to questions about the need to do a user seal check once a fit test has been conducted.
Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Date: 05/03/20
NIOSH - Filtering out Confusion: Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection - Fit Testing
Description:
This document responds to common questions about respirator fit testing, why it is done, frequency, need for a tight fit, and where to find more information.
Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Date: 05/03/20
NIOSH - Three Key Factors Required for a Respirator to be Effective
Description:
This infographic provides three key steps for effective use of a respirator.
Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Date: 05/03/20
NIOSH - Important Steps for Using NIOSH-Approved N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators
Description:
This infographic provides five key steps users of N95 filtering facepiece respirators should follow.
Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Date: 08/28/20
NIOSH - Understanding the Difference (Surgical Mask / N95 Respirator)
Description:
An infographic that describes the difference between a surgical mask and N95 respirators, including intended use and purpose and limitations.
Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Date: 08/28/20
ARTBA-Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases on Highway Work Zones (4/3/2020)
Description:
This video was developed to assist in stopping the spread of infectious diseases in work zones and is based on recommendations from the CDC, OSHA and other industry sources. Click here to view this video in Spanish.
Source: American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
Date: 09/11/20
NIEHS - COVID-19 Worker Training Tools
Description:
This general awareness training tool is being updated with new information as the situation evolves. The topics include: Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 in the Workplace (English and Spanish); Essential and Returning Workers Training Tool; COVID-19 Toolbox; and access to NIEHS Worker Training Program Awardee resources.
Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Date: 08/28/20
CPWR - Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 (March 31, 2020)
Description:
This toolbox talk presents the risk, discussion questions, and steps to work safely. It includes a brief case example and visual, and is part of CPWR's Toolbox Talk series. Click here to access this document in Spanish.
Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Date: 08/28/20
LHSFNA - Toolbox Talk: COVID-19
Description:
This toolbox talk gives a summary of basic safety procedures and safeguards to protect employees from COVID-19. Click here to access this document in Spanish.
Source: Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA)
Date: 05/04/20