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Establishing an Effective Safety Committee

Safety committes can be the eyes and ears of a company on and off the jobsite, providing a structured forum for employees to express concerns and provide solutions for improving workplace hazards and processes.

Death by Suicide: Whose Fault Was It?

by Bob VandePol | Jun 4, 2019
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Last year, more than 47,000 Americans died by suicide. Construction has the highest rate of suicide deaths, so providing support for workers affected and educating them on suicide prevention is paramount.

Is Marijuana on the Construction Jobsite Okay Now?

by Construction Executive | May 15, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Wellness

Under federal law, marijuana remains illegal. Thus, it is critical for employers to evaluate the law in their state and determine how they will address marijuana in the workplace.

Zero Harm 24/7: One Company’s Safety Journey

by Nick Anagnostou | May 4, 2019
PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

The key to a successful safety philosophy is incorporating it into the company's everyday culture. KBR's safety journey, Zero Harm 24/7, translated into increased employee performance.

Tools to Help Address Work-Related Mental Illness and Suicide

by Jorgen Gullestrup | May 3, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

Workers in the construction industry are six to seven times more likely to die by suicide than from jobsite accidents. There are a number of tools employers can use to create a mentally healthier work environment.

Keep Employees Safe With Temporary Cooling and Drying

Construction projects should consider the job’s entire power, cooling and drying needs before the summer heats up. A comprehensive plan allows workers and tenants to stay safe and operations to remain steady and prevents rework.

The Business Case for a Drug-free Workplace Program

by Patti Maluchnik | Apr 22, 2019
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Statistics regarding substance abuse within the construction industry are startling - and they translate to real-world costs in terms of lost time, personnel costs to rehire and healthcare and workers’ comp premiums.

Screening for Safety: A New Standard for Drug Testing in the Construction Industry

by Michael D. Shaw | Mar 25, 2019
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Drug testing is only as effective as the people collecting the samples and processing the results. Contractors will benefit from working with others to enhance safety and strengthen quality control standards.

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Is Marijuana on the Construction Jobsite Okay Now?

Zero Harm 24/7: One Company’s Safety Journey

Tools to Help Address Work-Related Mental Illness and Suicide

Keep Employees Safe With Temporary Cooling and Drying

The Business Case for a Drug-free Workplace Program

Screening for Safety: A New Standard for Drug Testing in the Construction Industry

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