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Home » Topic » Safety » Wellness

All in Together: The Origins of Construction Safety Week

by Mike Choutka | Jan 29, 2025
Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Building a safer industry is the foundation of Construction Safety Week. This week-long campaign started in 2014 when more than 40 companies joined forces to promote safety.

Easy Heart-Healthy Habits for Construction Workers

by Evelyn Long | Jan 16, 2025
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in America for decades. For construction workers, there are simple steps they can take every day to reduce their risks.

How Contractors Can Ensure Compliance With Security Measures for Concert Venues

by Grace Calengor | Dec 18, 2024
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Safety and security may not sound very rock ‘n roll, but they are what ensure the show goes on. Despite contractors’ best efforts, sometimes initial safety and security designs don’t cover it all. Make sure your company knows what to do if it comes to litigation.

Breaking the Silence

by Chris Hopper | Dec 4, 2024
Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | Safety | Wellness

The construction industry is facing a silent but critical challenge: employee mental health. One in four construction workers has admitted to contemplating suicide—one of the highest rates across all sectors. Companies can no longer be silent.

Evaluating the Effect of Historic Masculinity on the Construction Industry’s Future

by Evelyn Long | Nov 21, 2024
CSR | Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness | Workforce

While efforts to fight for mental health in the construction industry have improved, a stigma of masculinity still lingers.

On the Front Lines: Influencing Construction Site Safety

by Nancy Novak | Nov 5, 2024
Departments | OSHA | Safety | Wellness

No one has more influence on construction site safety than frontline supervisors, also known as foremen. Their impact on a project’s overall success cannot be overstated—and that’s particularly true for safety. But those responsibilities are a heavy burden given the dangers of working in our industry.

On the Front Lines: Influencing Construction Site Safety

by Nancy Novak | Nov 5, 2024
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

No one has more influence on construction site safety than frontline supervisors, also known as foremen. Their impact on a project’s overall success cannot be overstated—and that’s particularly true for safety. But those responsibilities are a heavy burden given the dangers of working in our industry.

ABC Announces Disaster-Relief Efforts and Resources Following Hurricane Milton

by ABC | Oct 14, 2024
OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Here's a list of resources and donation links to help support those affected by the recent hurricanes in the Gulf.
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