Day Zero Training: A Safety Program to Mitigate Risk among New Hires
- Best Practices, Safety, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- June 25, 2024
by Jessica Meno, writer for Raken This month, we celebrated Women in Construction Week—and we at Raken have been reflecting on how proud we are to work with, and support, women in the industry. According to this report published by our friends at Levelset (which included 1,001 women), 78% of respondents say they love their
READ MOREBy Jack Rubinger, freelance writer Women like Denise Duncan, Yorlanda Fisher, Shonnessy Gilmore, Jodine Hatfield and Debra Hilmerson are taking leadership roles in the construction industry as safety advisors, business owners and product innovators. But there have been struggles, challenges and triumphs along their journeys. Duncan started a company that addresses the dangers of toxic
READ MOREBy Michelle Turner, Procore While the construction industry has made strides in attracting more women to the industry over the last two decades, there remains a lot of work to be done. Women make up about 9% of workers in construction, that figure also includes office, executive and administrative positions. Procore recently sat down with
READ MOREBy Jenny Harris, ASA Communications Team; Patty Peterson, Tindall Corporation These days it is rare for an employee to remain loyal to one company, but Patty Peterson has been with Tindall Corporation, a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer in Virginia for more than 25 years. Tindall’s CEO Greg Force who was responsible for hiring her said, “Patty
READ MOREBy Hannah Sullivan, Pogo Insurance Job sites are full of potential dangers, and getting hurt on the job can result in hefty medical bills. That’s why people – and companies – buy insurance. What does Workers’ Comp Cover? An injury could happen suddenly and unexpectedly at any time. You could get punctured from handling sharp
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