A Reflection on 2024, and How EHS Will Evolve in 2025
- Outlook & Trends, Safety
- December 17, 2024

By Cal Beyer Technology is increasingly intertwined with everyday activities in our personal and professional lives. As the role of technology continues to expand in contemporary society, its impact on humans continues to evolve as well. Technology is hard to avoid in homes and workplaces. This includes smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, televisions, and an ever-growing
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By Mark Steinhofer, PhD, CSP, CHST, CUSP; Safety Management Group Most construction organizations believe they take safety seriously. They have programs, procedures, and experienced people in place. Toolbox talks happen, training gets done, paperwork gets signed. And still, incidents happen. When something goes wrong, the root cause is rarely missing rules. It is more often
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By Ted Dunnam, Dunnam Safety Management As temperatures drop, both workers and machinery face new challenges. Staying safe and productive in cold weather requires a mix of preparation, awareness, and smart habits. Here are some reminders to help protect yourself and your equipment during the winter months. Personal Safety – Preventing Cold-Related Injuries Even in
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By Nick Williams – R.I.S.E. LLC The construction industry builds the infrastructure that shapes our world, but beneath the surface, it faces an escalating crisis—substance use disorders and mental health struggles among its workforce. These issues threaten not just individual lives but also job site safety, productivity, and company stability. Leaders in the industry can
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By Matt Veradamo, Well Built Construction At 28 years old, I burned out. I was recently promoted to Vice President of Preconstruction & Sales at a specialty trade contractor in Baltimore, Maryland. We were doing over $30M in revenue at the time and well-regarded in the industry. We were growing. I had also just completed
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By NCCER Staff The construction industry is no stranger to physical risk. Every day, workers face hazardous conditions, heavy equipment and demanding schedules. Safety talks, hard hats and protective gear are part of the culture. Yet the most urgent risk to construction workers today is often the one we don’t see: mental health and suicide.
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