Working Safely With Silica: Health Hazards and OSHA Compliance
Breathing in silica dust remains one of the most common hazards in the construction industry.
2022 Outlook for Commercial Construction and Masonry
The commercial masonry industry can expect a modest 0.2% growth rate in 2021. The market size of the masonry industry grew slower than the overall construction sector, but still outpaces the overall economy.
Addressing the Mental-Health Crisis in Construction Requires a Two-Pronged Approach
For contractor that want to remain competitive, addressing physical and mental health must be a priority. Working with experienced onsite medical experts can help construction executives achieve the healthy worksite culture needed for optimal results.
OSHA: What to Expect in 2022
Construction employers need to be aware of OSHA’s new rule drafting and national programs, including a vaccine mandate, focus on heat stress and region-specific emphasis programs.
Building for Longevity: How to Keep an Aging Workforce Safe
Seasoned workers tend to have fewer injuries, but when they do, injuries are often more severe. Keep aging workers safe by understanding age-related challenges and implementing solutions.
Daily Construction Reports: Don’t Leave the Job Without Them
Daily construction reports can help resolve a delay issue or clarify a jobsite access claim. They are admissible in court since the information was recorded when the events in question occurred.
Reasonable Accommodations for Mental Health in the Workplace
The process of accommodating mental health issues is an interactive one between employer and employee. Both need to understand the employee’s limitations and needs to best address them.
2022 Political Forecast Promises More of the Same—Change
Moving into 2022, there are three key factors that will determine just how far the political pendulum might swing away from the Democrats in power: temperature, candidates and maps.
