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Everything Starts With Safety

by Marla McIntyre | May 6, 2019
Safety | Total Human Health

Three very different companies have one thing in common: a safety-first culture that permeates the very fabric of the business. This passion translates into teamwork on safety issues, satisfied employees and a thriving business.

Smart Questions to Ask About a Fire Alarm System

by Tom Parrish | May 6, 2019
OSHA | Safety

Modern fire alarms systems integrate with other building functions for a safe building environment. Involving a system designer in the early design phase can make or break a project.

Three Tools to Put Contractors on the Road to World-Class Safety

by Construction Executive | May 6, 2019
Safety | Total Human Health

Leadership commitment is the most crucial aspect of the roadmap to world-class safety. Once that is established, companies can move on to transforming their culture and deploying a world-class safety management system.

Pricing Risk in (and Out of) Construction Projects

by Walead Atiyeh | May 5, 2019
Business | Business Risk | Finance | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Failure to trace the risk from the estimate through the turnover and startup phase of a project can lead to confusion, and worse yet, a failure by the project team to mitigate a risk identified at the estimate stage.

Zero Harm 24/7: One Company’s Safety Journey

by Nick Anagnostou | May 4, 2019
PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

The key to a successful safety philosophy is incorporating it into the company's everyday culture. KBR's safety journey, Zero Harm 24/7, translated into increased employee performance.

Amplify the Merit Shop Message at ABC Legislative Week

by Vance Walter | May 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

This summer in Washington, D.C., ABC members from across the country will have the opportunity to tell their stories and share their passion for the construction industry at ABC Legislative Week.

Tools to Help Address Work-Related Mental Illness and Suicide

by Jorgen Gullestrup | May 3, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

Workers in the construction industry are six to seven times more likely to die by suicide than from jobsite accidents. There are a number of tools employers can use to create a mentally healthier work environment.

How to Make Safety Excellence Everyone’s Business

by Pete Schermerhorn | May 3, 2019
Culture | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health

Forward-thinking contractors use technology for rapid reporting when safety issues or emergencies arise. A focus on safety partnerships and innovative new resources create a culture of safety excellence.
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