Wellness

LEED v4.1 Offers Guidance on Indoor Air Quality

by Tommy Linstroth | Jun 23, 2020
Safety | Wellness

Establishing good IAQ is easiest if the goal, and the means to achieve it, are addressed before construction begins. Green construction results in buildings that are not only energy efficient but also healthier for the occupants—and air quality is a big part of that equation.

Post-COVID-19 Strategies to Promote Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention

by Claire Burnett, Cal Beyer | Jun 3, 2020
Safety | Wellness

Caring messages are a powerful tool in the suicide prevention toolkit. These private and personalized messages of hope that one person sends to another promote self-esteem and mental well-being.

Practical Tips for Contractors Addressing COVID-19

by Emily Mack, Matt DeVries | May 28, 2020
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

The impact of COVID-19 has been far-reaching. As social distance requirements are relaxed, contractors must stay current with CDC and OSHA guidelines and use common sense to adjust to a new environment.

Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Survey Reveals COVID-19 Impact

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | May 20, 2020
Equipment | Safety | Wellness

Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market has improved in May with an index of 25.8, up from the historic low in April 2020 of 22.3.

What Are the Top Lessons Your Company Has Learned Since COVID-19 Has Struck?

Industry veterans share the top lessons learned since the start of the pandemic.

Rolling the Ball Up the Hill

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | May 17, 2020
Features | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

For the first time in U.S. history, a person is more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than from a car crash, according to the National Safety Council. Confronting such substantial odds, industry stakeholders are coming up with inventive tactics for rolling that ball up the hill.

Bolster Morale for Frontline Employees in Uncertain Times

These eight strategies will help the industry to improve morale and make a difference as the workplace evolves during the toughest times.

How Contractors Can Plan Against Exposure to COVID-19

The risk of exposure to COVID-19 is higher for workers on the job. If COVID-19 awareness training and plans to minimize exposure to risks aren’t yet in place, contractors should start now.

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LEED v4.1 Offers Guidance on Indoor Air Quality

Post-COVID-19 Strategies to Promote Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention

Practical Tips for Contractors Addressing COVID-19

Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Survey Reveals COVID-19 Impact

What Are the Top Lessons Your Company Has Learned Since COVID-19 Has Struck?

Rolling the Ball Up the Hill

Bolster Morale for Frontline Employees in Uncertain Times

How Contractors Can Plan Against Exposure to COVID-19

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