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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>.

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.

Mold—It’s Still Growing!

by Kim Altsuler, Gregory H. Chertoff, William ‘Chip’ D’Angelo, R. Christopher Spicer | Jun 8, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

Understanding how mold can affect a project and having a plan and resources in place to deal with the risks are keys to avoiding issues that could lead to claims and litigation.

Essential Business Preparations for Contractors Ahead of 2021 Wildfire Season

With planning and preparation, the effects of wildfires can be mitigated. Wildfires require a specific set of conditions to propagate; the key is confining those conditions.

Is the Construction Industry Experiencing COVID-19 Side Effects?

by Joshua Etemadi, Edin Zukanovic | Jun 8, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

Contractors are starting to see the real impact of COVID-19, including financial impacts, a potential global recession and the overall impact on workforce.

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.

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Essential Business Preparations for Contractors Ahead of 2021 Wildfire Season

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Vaccine Awareness Critical for Construction Industry

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