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Florida Ranks First on Merit Shop Scorecard; Illinois Remains Last

Florida jumped to first place on ABC's 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard; Michigan saw the biggest improvement in its ranking; and California and Illinois were at the bottom.

What to Do Before OSHA Comes Knocking

by Parker Rains | Dec 4, 2018
OSHA | Safety

OSHA inspectors scrutinize a company’s working conditions, policies and procedures, employee trainings, record keeping, documentation of safety inspections and more. Unprepared companies can face hefty fines and penalties.

How the New Dropped Object Standard Is Changing Jobsite Safety

by Derek Rose | Dec 4, 2018
OSHA | Safety

Until this year, there were no industry standards covering performance of tool lanyards that users and safety managers could reference to help prevent dropped object injuries.

Finding the Elusive Work-life Balance

by Eric Herdman | Dec 3, 2018
Safety | Wellness

Managing the barrage of stress and constant pressure to excel is all too familiar for construction executives. This sort of stress is not sustainable. It leads to burnout, health problems and even an increase in workplace accidents.

Suicide Rate Highest Among Male Construction and Extraction Workers

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 28, 2018
Wellness | Workforce

The rate of suicide per 100,000 male construction and extraction workers was 43.6 in 2012 and 53.2 in 2015 for a total of 2,257 deaths.

Improve Company Culture, Safety and Wellness With Employee Drug Screening

by David Bell | Nov 21, 2018
Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

To comply with updated regulations, employers must determine which types of drug tests are appropriate for their company. The three main testing methodologies each have advantages and disadvantages to consider.

Crane Operator Certification Rule to Take Effect Dec. 10

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 14, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Per a new rule that takes effect Dec. 10, OSHA will accept crane operator certifications issued by “type” or by “type and capacity.”

Mitigate Health Risks Caused by Vibration Exposure

by Steve Ochs | Nov 14, 2018
Risk | Safety | Tools | Wellness

Vibration is an unavoidable constant in many workplaces; depending on their duties, workers can be exposed to hazardous levels on a frequent-enough basis that it causes long-term injury.

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Florida Ranks First on Merit Shop Scorecard; Illinois Remains Last

What to Do Before OSHA Comes Knocking

How the New Dropped Object Standard Is Changing Jobsite Safety

Finding the Elusive Work-life Balance

Suicide Rate Highest Among Male Construction and Extraction Workers

Improve Company Culture, Safety and Wellness With Employee Drug Screening

Crane Operator Certification Rule to Take Effect Dec. 10

Mitigate Health Risks Caused by Vibration Exposure

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