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Screening for Safety: A New Standard for Drug Testing in the Construction Industry

by Michael D. Shaw | Mar 25, 2019
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Drug testing is only as effective as the people collecting the samples and processing the results. Contractors will benefit from working with others to enhance safety and strengthen quality control standards.

Fatigue in the Workplace

by Marla McIntyre | Mar 13, 2019
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Fatigue is a potentially deadly problem that affects most Americans on the job. Construction is especially susceptible, according to the National Safety Council.

Construction Input Price Declines Carry Into 2019, Says ABC

by ABC | Mar 5, 2019
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Construction input prices fell 0.7 percent on a monthly basis in January yet are up 1.6 percent year-over-year according to an ABC analysis of BLS data. Construction input prices have declined for three consecutive months and in four of the previous six months.

Keeping Construction Sites Safe From Workplace Violence

by Micah Dawson | Mar 1, 2019
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health

Workplace violence is occurring at an alarming rate, yet many employers do not address it in safety training. Contractors can take proactive steps to avoid these situations and minimize risk to the workplace.

How the Construction Industry Can Address the Growing Risk of Substance Abuse

by Phil Casto, Mingee Kim | Feb 22, 2019
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

As substance abuse increases in the United States, compounded by acceptance of medicinal and recreational marijuana, contractors need to adopt programs to help workers fight addictions.

Elevator Construction Injuries Decline, but Fatalities Rise

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 12, 2019
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health

Elevator-related injuries in construction reached a high of 920 in 2012 before falling to 280 in 2016, a 70 percent drop in four years, according to a report from The Center for Construction Research and Training.

How Small Construction Companies Can Address Suicide Prevention

by Michelle Walker | Feb 1, 2019
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

The key to any suicide prevention program in the workplace is creating a caring culture. Effecting culture change is more possible in a small company, where leadership can interact with employees on a frequent basis.

What Merit Shop Contractors Can Expect From the 2018 Midterm Election Results

by Ben Brubeck, Peter Comstock | Jan 29, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

The 2018 midterm elections were an important opportunity for Democrats to chip away at near-historic levels of Republican power at the state level.

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Screening for Safety: A New Standard for Drug Testing in the Construction Industry

Fatigue in the Workplace

Construction Input Price Declines Carry Into 2019, Says ABC

Keeping Construction Sites Safe From Workplace Violence

How the Construction Industry Can Address the Growing Risk of Substance Abuse

Elevator Construction Injuries Decline, but Fatalities Rise

How Small Construction Companies Can Address Suicide Prevention

What Merit Shop Contractors Can Expect From the 2018 Midterm Election Results

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