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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?

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.

The Dangers of Invisible Injuries

by Cal Beyer, John Gaal | Apr 7, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

According to the CDC, 150 people die each day from the effects of traumatic brain injuries and the greatest number them were in the construction industry.

Ten Tips for Creating a Workplace Suicide Prevention Plan

by Steve Frost | Mar 24, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

A suicide prevention plan can destigmatize mental health and wellbeing outreach, improve safety of construction workers and help reverse the devasting suicide rates in construction.

Preventing Heat Risks to Workers in Various Climates

To keep workers safe while working in the summer heat, Garney Construction tested PPE monitoring devices to track heat stress. The result? Healthier and more productive workers.

OSHA to Increase Enforcement Efforts Under Biden Administration

by Steven Loewengart | Mar 14, 2021
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

An increase in OSHA inspectors under the Biden administration means that contractors should assess jobsite health and safety hazards now to avoid being the target of increased OSHA surveillance.

Counter the Rising Number of Occupational Fatalities in Construction

by Joshua Jacobsen | Mar 12, 2021
Careers | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

By focusing on community and increasing competency, contractors can address the increased stress among the workforce from the pandemic and reduce the risk of workforce fatalities.

Contractors Set to Implement Air Quality Upgrades for Healthier Buildings

Construction contractors are increasingly being asked by building owners and operators to provide various mitigation strategies to improve indoor air quality to help occupants avoid being exposed to lingering airborne viral particles.

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

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

The Dangers of Invisible Injuries

Ten Tips for Creating a Workplace Suicide Prevention Plan

Preventing Heat Risks to Workers in Various Climates

OSHA to Increase Enforcement Efforts Under Biden Administration

Counter the Rising Number of Occupational Fatalities in Construction

Contractors Set to Implement Air Quality Upgrades for Healthier Buildings

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