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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.

A Look Back at Issues Facing Construction Risk Managers in 2017

by Phil Casto | Dec 7, 2017
OSHA | Regulations | Risk | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

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

by Tim Turney | Sep 1, 2017
OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

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