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Outdoor construction workers can be exposed to ticks! Use caution at worksites that include woods, bushes, or high grass, and do tick checks or remove tall grass and brush from the site. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/292nvvm3

In the construction industry, Construction of Buildings was the only major subsector to have an increase in the rate of fatal injuries from 2012 to 2024 (4.4%; 11.4 to 11.9 per 100,000 workers). For more information, check out CPWR’s Injuries by Major Subsector Data Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/yab73jnw

Protect yourself from heat exposure! Dress appropriately, drink water and take breaks, know the warning sign for heat illnesses, and seek help in case of medical emergency. For more resources on preventing heat illness in construction, see https://cpwr.com/heat

From U.S. Department of Labor: Dangerous heat exposure can occur indoors or outdoors, in any season. To learn more about heat illness prevention and first aid, visit www.osha.gov/heat.