Workforce
Use Exposure-Based Training to Improve Jobsite Safety
Exposure-based training and other technological advancements have the potential to serve as the catalyst for a much-needed safety and efficiency revolution in the construction industry—saving companies, livelihoods and lives.
By Shahin Aftabizadeh
March 18, 2020
Topics
Workforce
by Shahin Aftabizadeh
Shahin Aftabizadeh is the Vice President and Co-Founder of MindForge, a subsidiary of the International Risk Management Institute. As Vice President of MindForge, Shahin oversees MindForge’s efforts to identify and lead industry trends, conducts field research and manages the overall success of product design, implementation and adoption. MindForge is a holistic communication hub designed to unite construction organizations. The platform simplifies workforce communication and maximizes quality with tools that keep job sites safe, efficient and connected, ultimately driving increased performance excellence. This technology equips and empowers workers to avoid hazards and do great work.
Related stories
Workforce
Wishes Granted—By the Trimmer Construction Education Fund
By Grace Austin
Half a century after its founding, the nonprofit Trimmer Construction Education Fund is still driving major construction education efforts.
Workforce
A Head of the Game: Navigating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Construction
By Evelyn Long
Apart from the obvious physical risks, traumatic brain injuries can also have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Prevention is the name of the game—and companies should be ready to offer immediate support to employees should an incident occur.
Workforce
Building Construction Workforce Stability Through Innovation and Collaboration
By Ray Catlin
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren't enough workers to meet demand.