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Workplace Injuries: They’re Not Just Physical

by Christopher Schaffer | Nov 7, 2019
Safety | Wellness

Up to a third of individuals experiencing a traumatic event will develop PTSD. As chronic emotional stress claims due to a physical injury rise, employers can take steps to mitigate risk and cost of PTSD treatment.

Recognizing Symptoms of a Mental Health Issue

by Valerie Echter | Oct 25, 2019
Safety | Wellness

Discussing mental health is just as important as the health of a piece of equipment or the financial health of the organization. Learn to recognize symptoms of mental health issues.

Challenges and Progress in Mitigating Asbestos Exposure

by Linda Reinstein | Oct 12, 2019
PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Each year, nearly 40,000 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases, such as mesothelioma, lung, gastrointestinal, laryngeal, colorectal and ovarian cancers.

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

by Jason Culotta | Oct 8, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Wellness

How can employers develop, implement and enforce medical marijuana policies that ensure a safe workplace without running afoul of employees’ rights?

Employee Burnout: A Workplace Safety Hazard?

To prevent employee burnout, watch for warning signs such as trouble concentrating, fatigue, low morale, anxiety, irritability, alcohol or drug use, workplace incidents and violence.

Buying vs. Renting Health Insurance

by Nathaniel Peniston | Oct 2, 2019
Insurance | Risk Management | Wellness | Workforce

Businesses with more than 25 employees should consider buying health insurance instead of renting it.

Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality to Keep Employees Safe

by Dave Galbraith | Oct 1, 2019
Markets | Wellness

Pay attention to employees to check for symptoms of poor air quality—and be proactive in keeping your workplace safe.

Five Red Flags of Safety

Red flags can help workers on jobsites recognize conditions that are more likely to lead to an incident. Hoar Construction tracks trends, then distills that information into the five red flags of safety.

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Workplace Injuries: They’re Not Just Physical

Recognizing Symptoms of a Mental Health Issue

Challenges and Progress in Mitigating Asbestos Exposure

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

Employee Burnout: A Workplace Safety Hazard?

Buying vs. Renting Health Insurance

Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality to Keep Employees Safe

Five Red Flags of Safety

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