Wellness

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.

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.

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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

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

Fatigue in the Workplace

Managing Risks of an Aging Workforce

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