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Don’t Let the Dog Days of Summer Get You Down

by Curtis Moore | Aug 12, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

The dog days of summer are here and contractors need to train employees on the signs, symptoms and risks of heat-stress and implement a heat-stress and acclimatization program.

How the Construction Industry Weathers the COVID-19 Storm

One general contractor is weathering the COVID-19 storm by implementing project safety and industrial hygiene protocols, anticipating materials delays and communicating with trade partners.

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.

OSHA Shares FAQs About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace

by OSHA | Jul 8, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of masks in the workplace.

Five Ways to Keep Construction Jobsites Safe

by Stokes McIntyre | Jun 22, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

The best way to keep a jobsite safe is to ensure everyone, from the home office to the front line, has easily accessible life-saving information by establishing a solid line of communication.

Practical Tips for Contractors Addressing COVID-19

by Emily Mack, Matt DeVries | May 28, 2020
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

The impact of COVID-19 has been far-reaching. As social distance requirements are relaxed, contractors must stay current with CDC and OSHA guidelines and use common sense to adjust to a new environment.

Contact Tracing for Construction: Why Simplicity Is Key

by Alec Thomson | May 28, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

The topic of the last few weeks has been contact tracing. Things like wearables, “internet of things” devices or biometrics might work for individuals but, for project purposes, simplicity is the key to success.

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.

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Don’t Let the Dog Days of Summer Get You Down

How the Construction Industry Weathers the COVID-19 Storm

Navigating the Perfect Storm: Combating a Projected Spike in COVID-19 Cases During Flu Season

OSHA Shares FAQs About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace

Five Ways to Keep Construction Jobsites Safe

Practical Tips for Contractors Addressing COVID-19

Contact Tracing for Construction: Why Simplicity Is Key

Five Best Practices to Protect Construction Workers During a Pandemic

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