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Five Best Practices to Protect Construction Workers During a Pandemic
The construction industry can help mitigate COVID-19 damage by clearly communicating and enforcing safety best practices, providing updated and ongoing training, as well as preparing for the unexpected.
By James Junkin
May 20, 2020
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by James Junkin
James Junkin,SMS, ASP, CSHO, CLA, is a master authorized instructor for Veriforce, a leader in safety and risk management. He has conducted more than 1,000 courses and has trained thousands of students to become certified instructors. He is President of Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services LLC, an international full-service Risk Management/HSE consulting and training firm. James earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University.
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