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Only 20% of Construction Workers Report Injuries Linked to Mental Distress

by Rebecca Schwartzberg, PhD, MAIOP | Sep 25, 2025
Safety | Wellness

A study revealed one in five construction workers self-report mental-distress-linked pain and injuries. Are the other four healthy or just toughing it out?

The Travelers 2025 Injury Impact Report Reveals First-Year Workers Most at Risk

by Construction Executive | Sep 4, 2025
OSHA | Recruitment | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness | Workforce

This year, 44% of workers' compensation claims in construction came from first-year employees.

Construction Safety Culture Trends of 2025

by Clayton Jones | Aug 28, 2025
PPE | Safety | Wellness

From new hire incident rates to heat-related risks, 2025 has presented certain safety challenges for the construction industry.

Stay Cool: Managing Construction Worker Heat Stress on the Summer Jobsite

by Ronda McCarthy | Aug 6, 2025
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

August is upon us and so are the most grueling days of heat waves. Make sure your workers are prepared to stay cool on the jobsite.

Wildfires, Silica Exposures and ESG-Friendly Solutions

by David Rios | Jul 31, 2025
CSR | Culture | Insurance | OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Wildfires can carry along with them hidden dangers lurking in their smoke that may pose a risk to your workforce.

How Safety Training Can Improve Employee Engagement and Retention

by Rebecca Williams | Jul 17, 2025
Safety | Wellness

A safer workforce is a happier, healthier and more engaged workforce.

Inside Look: The Career of a Building Safety Professional

by International Code Council | Jun 18, 2025
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

Ever considered a career as a building safety professional? Get an inside look at some of the most fulfilling parts of the role.

C-Suite Stressors: More Construction Execs Are More Stressed

by Construction Executive | Jun 12, 2025
Nuts + Bolts | Research | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

As overall workplace safety improves, stress is going up in the C-suite.
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