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Questions and Answers on Drug Misuse in Construction

by Barry Sample | Aug 18, 2021
Safety | Wellness

When construction workers are impaired by drugs, the risk of accidents increases for themselves and others. Employers should know the law and have a workforce drug and alcohol policy.

Tips to Identify and Mitigate Risks on Construction Sites

by Zachary Perecman | Aug 18, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety

Risk identification and risk-mitigating strategies will help keep the job running safely, smoothly and effectively. Worker safety should always be the first priority.

COVID-19 Emergency Standard to Exclude Construction

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2021
OSHA | Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has applied its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard only to the health care industry.

Hard Hit by COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy? Call in Occupational Health Reinforcement

by Jeffrey Wainstein | Aug 10, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Regulations | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Construction companies experiencing vaccine hesitancy among their employees can invite health experts to talk about the virus and vaccinations.

The Hidden Cost of Ladders: Construction Injuries

by Jennifer Stiansen | Aug 9, 2021
Departments | Risk Management | Safety

Ladders can lead to occupational hazards, including ergonomic and overexertion injuries due to strenuous movements or from carrying or transporting them between work locations.

Mold Pollution Remediation Solutions for Commercial Buildings

by Nick Nelson | Aug 9, 2021
Commercial | Markets | Wellness

As people return to work, workplaces must be free from mold contamination. Where mold contamination has occurred, mold remediation or mold abatement can be applied to eradicate it.

The Bricks and Mortar of a Commercial General Liability Policy

by Drew Timmons | Aug 9, 2021
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

A commercial general liability policy provides general liability protection, but it does not cover all potential losses. Contractors should understand what is and what is not covered before certain claims are denied.

How the Pandemic Pushed the Construction Industry Five Years Into the Future

by Alexandra McManus, Hussein Cholkamy | Aug 9, 2021
OSHA | Technology | Wellness

The pandemic propelled the construction industry to adopt technologies that keep workers safe. The future of construction depends on continued adoption.
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