ABC Announces Disaster-Relief Efforts and Resources Following Hurricane Milton
By ABC
October 14, 2024
HURRICANE RELIEF
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee were hit with Hurricane Helene, and now Florida is facing additional damage from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Damages from Helene have already ...
Why Early Intervention Is Key to Avoiding Chronic Back Issues in Construction
By Evelyn Long
September 26, 2024
Back injuries are an all-too-common affliction in construction, often sidelining workers and impacting project timelines. From heavy lifting to awkward postures, the physical demands place undue strain on the body, making early intervention crucial to prevent chronic issues.
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Safety on Tour: Listening to Construction Leaders' Top Concerns
By Grace Calengor
September 24, 2024
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, PPE, social distancing and remote work all became household words. But for essential construction workers, some of these safety measures were easier to follow than others—after all, you can’t pour a concrete foundation or put up walls worki...
Not-So-Clearly Stated: Workers' Comp When Out-of-State
By Kevin Ring
September 23, 2024
David owns a business in North Carolina and has won a contract for work in Missouri. The contract requires three of his employees to be in Missouri for a month. If one of those employees is injured while in Missouri for work, will his workers’ comp policy cover the injury?
It’s ...
Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events
By David McMillin
September 20, 2024
More than two feet of rain drenching Fort Lauderdale in a day, baseball-sized hail chunks falling on Minneapolis and the deadliest wildfire in more than a century destroying more than 2,100 acres of Maui—2023 was a stark reminder that Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with....
ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces
By ABC
September 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18—Associated Builders and Contractors participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Workplace: Investing to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow,” which convened more than a dozen leading corporations, business groups and government...
How Safety Culture Can Cause a Ripple Effect From Construction Company to Broader Community
By Eder Garcia
September 12, 2024
At its essence, a safety culture becomes ingrained in an organization's ethos, shaping its values, practices and daily operations. It reflects a collective dedication to prioritizing the health, safety and wellbeing of every individual associated with the company.
A robust safet...
Understanding and Combatting the Silent Threat of Building Corrosion
By Rich Lynch
September 5, 2024
Metal, including steel, aluminum and iron, serves as a vital component of buildings and infrastructure. It provides the functional integrity required for stability and safety, keeping our facilities standing tall and strong for generations.
Unfortunately, if not properly treated...
Improving Safety in Work Zones Amidst an Uptick in Incidents
By Grace Calengor
August 27, 2024
Work-zone safety is an increasing concern amongst construction workers—especially during the summer months of peak travel and road work. Ken Wengert, the vice president of risk control for the construction, energy and marine division at Travelers Insurance, delves into areas to a...
Caring for Injuries After Returning to the Construction Workplace
By Sandra Fakult MD, MROCC
August 8, 2024
Providing injury care in the construction industry goes beyond sending an injured employee home to rest. Effective injury-care practices include taking active and early steps and promoting a positive attitude in the injured employee. This approach can help improve recovery, getti...
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