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A Look Back at Issues Facing Construction Risk Managers in 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, contractors faced new OSHA regulations, drug and opioid epidemics and new AIA contract documents. For 2018, expect a focus on workplace violence and ergonomic concerns.

How Field Service Technicians Are Reaching Higher Levels of Efficiency and Ensuring Safer Jobsites

by Amit Jain | Oct 23, 2017
Safety | Wellness

Field service technicians are achieving remarkable business outcomes, reaching higher levels of efficiency and ensuring safer jobsites—proving connectivity isn’t just for downtown offices.

Curbing Respirable Crystalline Silica: What to Expect

With enforcement for the construction standard beginning Sept. 23, 2017, it’s important to understand how to be prepared.

A User’s Perspective on Health Care Trends

by Joanna Masterson | Aug 29, 2017
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Darrell O. Simpson, senior vice president of development at The Sanders Trust, Birmingham, Ala., offers candid feedback o health care segments, workforce concerns, and the benefits of collaboration, BIM and prefabrication.

How Not to Sweat Summertime Heat Stress

by Kimberly A. Blanchard | Jul 12, 2017
Safety | Wellness

Thousands of workers report suffering occupational heat-related illnesses each year, dozens of which result in fatalities. Of those fatalities, 40 percent occur in the construction industry.

Move Away From Safety Banners to Better Promote Safe Construction: Four Ways to Improve Jobsite Safety

With open conversations, continual training and genuine safety awareness in place of safety advertising, construction workers can look forward to having a safe place to work, while margins and reputations are protected.

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A Look Back at Issues Facing Construction Risk Managers in 2017

How Field Service Technicians Are Reaching Higher Levels of Efficiency and Ensuring Safer Jobsites

Curbing Respirable Crystalline Silica: What to Expect

A User’s Perspective on Health Care Trends

How Not to Sweat Summertime Heat Stress

Move Away From Safety Banners to Better Promote Safe Construction: Four Ways to Improve Jobsite Safety

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