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Nanomaterials Safety Resources

The number of construction products that contain engineered nanomaterials continues to grow. These particles, which are many times smaller than the width of a human hair, appear in paints, cement, insulation, and many other products – which means that workers in every trade are likely to encounter them. Because some nanomaterials may pose health risks, Â鶹ÊÓƵ tracks and shares how they are used. Our newest resource is the , which examines the types of nanomaterials found in nearly 900 products and the trades most likely to use them.  Also available are the , a regularly updated list of products, and the , which helps manufacturers, distributors, and importers of these products evaluate their safety data sheets and improve them. Also, watch for a webinar in November about Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s nanomaterials resources.

Using Immersive Storytelling to Improve Engagement and Motivation During Fall Prevention Training. Ricardo Eiris and Ahmed Al-Bayati. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Small Study, September 2023. Read the and the .

Using Building Information Modeling for Job Hazard Analysis of Renovating Residential Buildings. Kamalesh Panthi, Mohammad Gharipour, and Meghdad Attarzadeh. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Small Study, August 2023. Read the and the .

Participate in a Pilot Program on Preventing Struck-by Incidents

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is recruiting general and specialty contractors to participate in a pilot planning program to prevent struck-by incidents. Learn more about the free program and how to participate by watching the webinar from earlier this year, , or by emailing Grace Barlet at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. 

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 2:00pm (EST)

Pre-Task Planning (PTP) through Post-Job-Review: Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Guidelines and Applied Resources



Pre-Task Planning (PTP) is a process performed before each task starts to discuss the steps of work, the hazards, and available controls. This process may also be known by terms such as job hazard analysis (JHA), job safety analysis (JSA), and other terms. To help contractors design, implement, assess, and continuously improve their PTP process, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has developed an all-in-one PTP package. It includes checklists, templates, and practical examples to help you through the process. If you have not initiated your PTP, or if you would like to improve the quality of your established PTP process, please join us to learn how these comprehensive PTP guidelines and resources can help you.

Presented by: Babak Memarian, Ph.D., CSP, CHST, Director of Exposure Control Technologies Research, Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Please note: Â鶹ÊÓƵ can only accommodate 1,000 attendees live on Zoom, however, we will record and share the webinar with everyone who registered after the event.

October 12, Southington, CT --  

8:15-9:15 a.m. -- Nanomaterials in Construction: Practical Knowledge for Industrial Hygienists

• Gavin West, Director, Nanomaterials Research, Â鶹ÊÓƵ 

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