Hiring Is a Safety Practice: Building a Culture That Starts With Your People
When your construction safety culture isn't working, screen and screen again.
Recognize and Respond: Narcan Training to Combat Opioid Overdose in Construction
Skanska hosted Be Well Texas for a workshop on how to recognize the symptoms of opioid overdose and administer life-saving Narcan.
Is a Zero-Injury Culture in Construction a Pipe Dream?
Building professionals aim for a zero-injury culture as project complexity and workforce demands increase. Is this goal attainable?
Fire Protection You Can Trust Starts With the Right Testing
Fire protection systems are only as good as their testing reveals. Make sure your buildings and jobsites are equipped appropriately.
Why Hurricane Preparedness Isn’t About the Property
As Hurricane Melissa made landfall this week as a category five storm, it serves as a stark reminder to the construction industry to always be prepared, even at the end of storm season.
So You Want to Build a Safety Plan
Not all construction company safety plans are created equal—nor should they be.
Why the Total Recordable Incident Rate Doesn’t Tell the Whole Safety Story
A total recordable incident rate of zero isn't necessarily a good thing—or a real thing.
A Head of the Game: Navigating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Construction
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.
