June 2024 Archives

Day Zero Training: A Safety Program to Mitigate Risk among New Hires 0

By Manny Rodriguez, Kent Companies On the first day a new hire sets foot on a construction site, they enter a high-risk group. Over 60% of job site injuries are sustained by those with less than one year of tenure (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The frequency of injuries and incidents among new hires is

Cultivating Better Relationships for Improved Safety 0

By Scott Risch, Rosendin There are many conversations around how to improve safety culture within the construction industry, but to move the needle, it’s important to stop bifurcating safety from a company’s larger culture because safety is an integral part of everything we do and should be treated as such. During my more than 25

AI Construction Safety in a Changing World: Adapt and Innovate 0

By Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Services The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various aspects of the construction process is causing a remarkable transformation in the construction industry. This innovation has had a substantial impact on construction safety, reducing potential hazards and improving the well-being of workers. The objective of this article is to investigate

Digital Safety in Construction: A Priority for Modern Contractors 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Risk Management, Safety, TECHNOLOGY
- June 25, 2024
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Safety in construction extends beyond physical hazards. With the increasing reliance on digital tools and technology, safeguarding a company’s data is critical. As cyber threats and poor digital security can lead to data breaches and operational disruptions, protecting digital assets has become as essential as ensuring physical safety on the
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What’s the New PFAS Ruling Got to Do with Me? 0
- ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, OSHA, Safety
- June 25, 2024
What’s the New PFAS Ruling Got to Do with Me? By Lydia Zaharia and Susanne Deegan, Marsh McLennan Agency The Background: On April 10, 2024, the EPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for five Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), and mixtures of two or more, given the suspected environmental and health
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Data and Figures – June 2024 0
- Dates & Figs
- June 25, 2024
Nonresidential Construction Adds 17,100 Jobs in May The construction industry added 21,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 251,000 jobs, an increase of 3.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased
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