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Out of the Shadows: Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

by Scott Wittkop | Jun 15, 2021
Safety | Wellness

Mental health issues pose significant risks to construction workers’ well-being, safety and productivity. A construction industry focus can shift attitudes, perceptions and behaviors about mental health.

Reducing Opioid and Substance Use Disorders in the Construction Industry

by Toby Cushing | Jun 15, 2021
Safety | Wellness

An often-overlooked risk to construction workers is the threat posed by opioids prescribed after an injury. The CDC found that 13% started or increased substance use to deal with stress related to the global pandemic.

Construction Executive Compiles Industry Workforce Achievements

by Construction Executive | Jun 9, 2021
Careers | Total Human Health | Workforce

Access "The Hands That Build America," a compilation of workforce, mentorship and training stories from <i>Construction Executive</i>.

Vaccine Awareness Critical for Construction Industry

by Construction Executive | Jun 8, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

During the week of April 19, the Centers for Disease Control promoted an awareness campaign to urge construction workers to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

ABC National Secures Seat on OSHA Advisory Committee

by Construction Executive | Jun 8, 2021
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health

Greg Sizemore, ABC's vice president of HSE and workforce development, is one of 15 new members on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

Assisting Futures: Award Finalists

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Jun 8, 2021
Careers | Total Human Health | Workforce

JERRY MANNING SUPERINTENDENT COX FIRE PROTECTION TAMPA, FLORIDA Jerry Manning describes himself as an “average Joe.” After 23 years at Cox Fire Protection, he worked his way up from apprentice to superintendent and now runs [...]

Climbing Ladders: Award Finalists

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Jun 8, 2021
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

LUKE PERRY PROJECT MANAGER/PART OWNER PERRY CONTRACTING CINCINNATI As the son of Perry Contracting, Inc. Owner Jim Perry, it’s safe to say construction is in Luke Perry’s blood. “Like it or not,” he says, “being [...]

Unprepared Employers May Sweat the Risks of Heat Stress This Summer

by Curtis Moore | Jun 8, 2021
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

Construction employers should train workers on the signs of heat-stress, have an effective heat-stress program and know how to handle emergency heat-related situations.
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