Safety
Risk
Navigating the Perfect Storm: Combating a Projected Spike in COVID-19 Cases During Flu Season
A surge of COVID-19 cases this fall may coincide with the start of flu season. Construction employers can take steps now to lessen the risk of employees contracting the seasonal flu and COVID-19.
By Curtis Moore
July 27, 2020
Topics
Safety
Risk
by Curtis Moore
Curtis Moore practices in the Charlotte office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips. He devotes a substantial part of his practice to construction matters and represents construction industry employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, federal and state courts, and other administrative agencies across the country.
Related stories
Safety
Breaking the Silence
By Chris Hopper
The construction industry is facing a silent but critical challenge: employee mental health. One in four construction workers has admitted to contemplating suicide—one of the highest rates across all sectors. Companies can no longer be silent.
Safety
Winterize Your Worksites for Optimal Safety and Productivity
By Rick Pedley
Winter brings unique challenges to construction projects. Learn how to prepare your worksites to maintain productivity and safety.
Safety
Evaluating the Effect of Historic Masculinity on the Construction Industry's Future
By Evelyn Long
While efforts to fight for mental health in the construction industry have improved, a stigma of masculinity still lingers.