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What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

by Curtis Moore | Apr 27, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 signals its commitment to step up virus-related inspections. Savvy contractors should implement COVID-19 policies, training sessions and protocols.

Report: RLB Anticipates the Effect of the Coronavirus on the Construction Industry

by Rider Levett Bucknall | Apr 21, 2021
Business | Economy | Safety | Wellness

While total crane count holds steady, turbulent economic conditions indicate a recession-based drop in construction costs.

Using the STOP Principle to Keep Workers Safe

by Michael Schaeffer | Apr 20, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

The inverted STOP mindset (people/organization/technology/substitution) goes beyond safety equipment. It assesses safety wholistically and practically for workers and the construction site.

Do or Die: Stemming the Rising Tide of Construction-Related Fatalities

by Scott B. Lassila | Apr 19, 2021
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Safety-minded contractors can decrease fatalities and injuries with coaching and mentoring. But is an employee who continually violates safety policies worth keeping?

The ‘Safety Technology’ in Safety Technology Tools

by Raffi Elchemmas | Apr 16, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

Manufacturers recognize that the ramifications for injuries on the job impact more than just the worker—they also have a domino effect on the company itself. Therefore, these manufacturers are actively developing and implementing new safety technologies into tools.

Engage Employees Through a Mobile-First Safety Program

A recent Gallup report found that companies with higher scores on employee engagement saw 64% fewer accidents than companies with low employee engagement. Yet, many companies today, particularly in construction, still manage safety programs with [...]

Key Legal Considerations for Modular Construction Contracts

Modular construction projects involve complex commercial and legal issues that should be considered when drafting contracts. ConsensusDocs 753 addresses key issues of these hybrid transactions.

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

Occupational asthma deaths are highest in the construction industry. The good news is that they can be prevented by monitoring, mitigating risks and eliminating exposures at the worksite.

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What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

Report: RLB Anticipates the Effect of the Coronavirus on the Construction Industry

Using the STOP Principle to Keep Workers Safe

Do or Die: Stemming the Rising Tide of Construction-Related Fatalities

The ‘Safety Technology’ in Safety Technology Tools

Engage Employees Through a Mobile-First Safety Program

Key Legal Considerations for Modular Construction Contracts

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

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