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The Importance of Air Sampling on Construction Sites

by Tim Turney | Mar 7, 2018
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Dust is rarely seen, but employees must be protected from exposure to it and other respiratory risks. Proper air sampling is about more than complying with regulations; it is also about protecting the long-term wellbeing of workers.

Five Strategies to Deal With Opioid Dependence and Substance Abuse in Construction

by Dr. Deborah Happ | Feb 20, 2018
Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

Illicit drug use among constructions workers is at 15 percent—and construction workers are more likely to abuse opioids than employees in any other industry (except food service). Here's how to best handle substance abuse in the workplace.

The Elephant on the Jobsite: Getting Opioids Out of the Workplace

by Jake Morin | Feb 6, 2018
Human Resources | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Opioids and prescription drug abuse are major problems in construction. There are options to attack it, including purposeful automation, appropriate testing and treatment programs.

Federal Laws Applying to Opioid Use and Addiction

by Shannon T. O'Connor | Feb 2, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Data shows that, statistically, every adult American knows at least one member of the workforce who has been injured at work, was involved in an accident or underwent hospitalization, and has been prescribed pain medication—likely an opioid—to use while on the job.

Wearable Tech Puts Safety in the Workers’ Hands

by Ted Smith, Joe O'Brien | Jan 24, 2018
Technology | Wearables | Wellness

The jobsite of the very near future will take safety programs to the next level by using the internet of things to connect workers of all levels on the jobsite using personal protective equipment.

The Right Prescription for Resolving Workers’ Comp Claims Quickly

by Construction Executive | Jan 23, 2018
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Wellness

Contractors must take control of the workers' comp claims process by getting injured employees the right care and getting them back to work as quickly as possible, resulting in better managed claims.

The Year Ahead: Risks Affecting the Construction Industry

by Marla McIntyre | Jan 23, 2018
Cybersecurity | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Executives at Travelers discuss risk, safety, the labor shortage and technologies that may affect the industry during the next 12 months and how contractors can prepare.

Avoid Winter Office and Jobsite Safety Hazards

by Katharina Busch | Dec 12, 2017
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Wellness

Winter conditions yield five areas contractors need to comply with to avoid any accidents or breaching fees.
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