A Guide to Free Construction Safety Resources
Construction associations and government agencies offer free safety resources on everything from active shooter response to fall protection to personal protective equipment.
Working Safely With Silica: Health Hazards and OSHA Compliance
Breathing in silica dust remains one of the most common hazards in the construction industry.
Addressing the Mental-Health Crisis in Construction Requires a Two-Pronged Approach
For contractor that want to remain competitive, addressing physical and mental health must be a priority. Working with experienced onsite medical experts can help construction executives achieve the healthy worksite culture needed for optimal results.
Building for Longevity: How to Keep an Aging Workforce Safe
Seasoned workers tend to have fewer injuries, but when they do, injuries are often more severe. Keep aging workers safe by understanding age-related challenges and implementing solutions.
Reasonable Accommodations for Mental Health in the Workplace
The process of accommodating mental health issues is an interactive one between employer and employee. Both need to understand the employee’s limitations and needs to best address them.
OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Is in Flux
OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard requires employers with 100 or more employees to develop, implement and enforce a mandatory vaccination policy—but legal challenges are in process.
Preventable Absences Are Possible in Construction
Employers can minimize absences by focusing on five specific medical conditions.
The Power of Mental-Health Awareness in the Construction Industry
Despite advances in awareness, prevention, intervention and treatment, talking about mental health conditions and suicide prevention is a difficult topic among construction workers.
