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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.

Using Wallet Cards to Weave Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Into Safety Conversations

by Cal Beyer | Mar 22, 2019
Human Resources | Safety | Wellness

By providing suicide prevention wallet cards, employers affirm that mental health matters and that employees may experience challenges that affect their wellbeing or their life/work balance.

Fatigue in the Workplace

by Marla McIntyre | Mar 13, 2019
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Fatigue is a potentially deadly problem that affects most Americans on the job. Construction is especially susceptible, according to the National Safety Council.

Managing Risks of an Aging Workforce

Contractors can develop strategies to align safety, ergonomics, wellness and benefits with the needs of aging workers, resulting in fewer accidents and absenteeism, better worker retention and performance, and cost savings.

How the Construction Industry Can Address the Growing Risk of Substance Abuse

by Phil Casto, Mingee Kim | Feb 22, 2019
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

As substance abuse increases in the United States, compounded by acceptance of medicinal and recreational marijuana, contractors need to adopt programs to help workers fight addictions.

Clarification on OSHA’s Rule on Post-Accident Drug Testing and Safety Incentive Programs

by Marcus Reiter | Feb 19, 2019
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

A 2016 OSHA final rule prohibited employers from retaliating against employees who report work-related injuries or illnesse. An Oct. 11 memorandum clarified that employers can now drug test all injured employees and offer safety incentive programs.

How Small Construction Companies Can Address Suicide Prevention

by Michelle Walker | Feb 1, 2019
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

The key to any suicide prevention program in the workplace is creating a caring culture. Effecting culture change is more possible in a small company, where leadership can interact with employees on a frequent basis.

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The Business Case for a Drug-free Workplace Program

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

Using Wallet Cards to Weave Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Into Safety Conversations

Fatigue in the Workplace

Managing Risks of an Aging Workforce

How the Construction Industry Can Address the Growing Risk of Substance Abuse

Clarification on OSHA’s Rule on Post-Accident Drug Testing and Safety Incentive Programs

How Small Construction Companies Can Address Suicide Prevention

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