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Prioritizing Mental Health: A Crucial Element for Safety in the Construction Industry0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Safety
- June 26, 2023
By Mary Klett, ASA Communications Team We’ve all had close calls – the teetering ladder, the almost smashed finger. The construction industry is known for its physically demanding and hazardous nature. Workers face numerous risks on a daily basis, such as falls, accidents involving heavy machinery, and exposure to hazardous materials. While organizations have traditionally
READ MORESafety in Numbers: Blending Data and Culture to Drive Accountability0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Safety
- June 26, 2023
By Manny Rodriguez, Kent Companies Safety in numbers means a group has more protection than an individual. Jobsite safety is the result of all team members – not just individuals – fully committing to safe practices. So, how do you motivate a group of people to lead their own safety culture? I believe a comprehensive safety
READ MOREThe Anatomy of Sticker Shock: A 20-Point Mod Increase Compounded by a $40,000 Workers’ Comp Premium Increase0
- Best Practices, Insurance, Safety
- June 26, 2023
By Bob Tuman, CCR Safety Consulting Dan, the owner of a large union painting contracting firm, called me- baffled and angry about the 20 point “mod” increase (from .74 to .94) and the resulting $40,000 increase in his workers’ compensation premium- from $200,000 to $240,000. “How am I going to explain this to General Contractors?”
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Why OSHA Will Stay Safe from Congressional Oversight in the Upcoming Term0
- Legally Speaking, Safety
- December 20, 2022
By Michael Metz-Topodas, Saul Ewing LLP The swearing in of a new Congress on January 3, 2023 could mean significant changes for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its safety regulation of construction, manufacturing, and other industries—but probably not. In the current political climate, Congress will likely leave OSHA largely untouched by legislation
READ MOREHow to Handle Heat Stress Prevention & Training: Spotting Heat Stress Symptoms and MoreHow to Handle Heat Stress Prevention & Training0
- Improving Productivity, Safety
- July 26, 2022
By Derek Hogan, YellowBird Heat stress is one of the most dangerous workplace hazards and is a threat to anyone working in hot environments or is otherwise exposed to extreme heat. If affected workers can’t cool down in time, they may start to experience a variety of symptoms that can lead to serious health concerns.
READ MOREPsychological Safety is Key for Enabling Diversity in the Workplace0
- Best Practices, Ethics, Improving Productivity, Safety, Workforce & Professional Development
- June 28, 2022
By: Dale Carnegie Staff Diverse teams can achieve greatness, but they need to exist in an inclusive environment that promotes psychological safety Psychological safety rests on the assurance that a team member will not be ridiculed or punished for making a mistake or speaking up with an idea The Dale Carnegie principles promote the cultural
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- ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, OSHA, Safety
- June 25, 2024
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- Outlook & Trends, Safety
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