Make Suicide Prevention Go Viral
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Construction Must Build a Bridge for Support to Prevent Suicide
Life challenges can build up for all of us and we can build cross-sector supports now. Construction industry stakeholders have an opportunity to bridge a gap across the industry and decrease stigma about seeking help to prevent suicide.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Rise of the Delta Variant and Upcoming Flu Season
Construction employers can navigate the upcoming flu season and rise of COVID-19 Delta Variant by implementing policies the prevent their spread and by encouraging their employees to get vaccinated.
Moving Construction Toward Data-Driven Safety
By capturing detailed safety data from workers, machines, tools and systems, construction companies can apply analysis and reporting to maximize employees’ safety.
Construction Workers Face Multiple Threats on the Job
Construction workers constantly face dangers and risks while on the job, including falls, distracted drivers, extreme heat and other safety issue.
Steps to Reduce the Hidden Costs of Ladders
It’s time to consider the true cost of ladders. Ladders usage is a leading cause of falls and wasteful motion, which leads to fatigue and reduces productivity.
Construction’s Big Pain: How Imaging May Misdirect Care for Lower Back Soreness
Back injuries are the most common injury in construction, but despite billions of dollars spent on treating back pain, MRIs and other tests often fail to provide the information and therapy for the most effective treatment.
Things to Consider When It Comes to Safety
In these uncertain times, many organizations have been forced to adapt and some now have an expanded view of safety. Here are recommendations for creating a safety-centric environment.
