Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center

Join the Central Appalachian Regional ERC for a free Heat Stress Management Workshop on June 9, 2026, at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, KY.
Led by Dr. Thomas Bernard of the Sunshine Education and Research Center (a NIOSH‑funded center in Florida), this session will introduce a practical template for developing a written Heat Stress Management Plan that aligns with:

• OSHA’s draft heat stress rule
• NIOSH best practices
• ACGIH guidelines

Who should attend: Health and safety representatives or consultants who help clients develop heat stress management plans.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4fJMeip

KIPRC’s Leah Dick and Jessie Hicks connected with peer professionals at the Voices of Hope Peer Conference, sharing resources and tools that support treatment access across Kentucky.
We’re grateful for partners likee who strengthen community‑driven recovery work every day.

This Mental Health Month, KIPRC is sharing a new “When to Call 988” one‑pager to support Kentucky’s frontline providers.
The guide offers a quick, clear breakdown of when to use 988, the free, 24/7 crisis and su***de lifeline, and when emergency services may be needed.

Download the one‑pager:
https://bit.ly/3RDciSp

For Mental Health Month, KIPRC is spotlighting new resources designed to support Kentucky’s frontline providers.
Our latest story features the Discussing Mental Health guide, a 988 decision flow chart, and a new “When to Call 988” one‑pager.

These tools help clinicians screen, communicate, and respond with confidence when a patient needs support.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dxPbzU

Research shows that teens who struggle with their mental health are more likely to use drugs and alcohol.

Facts & Feels is a digital card game to help parents and caregivers have open and honest conversations with their teens about these important, interconnected topics. Start playing: CDC.gov/play-facts-feels

KyPQC, one of KIPRC’s statewide quality improvement programs, is hosting a webinar on Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy on May 29 at 1:00 PM ET.

Dr. Barbara Parilla will discuss treatment options, evidence‑based guidelines, and practical considerations for caring for pregnant and postpartum patients with OUD.
Register at https://bit.ly/3R0qnsZ.

Construction workers face some of the highest risks for fatal falls. In 2023, nearly half of all workplace fall deaths in the U.S. occurred in this industry.

KOSHS’ new Hazard Alert shares prevention strategies and resources to help reduce fall hazards on Kentucky job sites.
Read the story: https://bit.ly/3Rds4Dc

Did you join the Safety Stand-Down? Always register for your official Certificate of Participation: https://bit.ly/2Ro7TDD

Roofing is high-risk for falls. Learn about the top three things all people who work on roofs should always be trained in a webinar on 5/8 at 1pm EST: https://bit.ly/3QJzoqb

As a Premier Partner, KOSHS a program at the Kentucky Injury Prevention Center produced a Hazard Alert on fatal falls in construction for the 2026 Safety Stand-Down. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4t5vMMv