Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan
Having comprehensive plans in place are the most impactful way to mitigate workers’ compensation…
How to Keep Team Motivation High and Create a Healthy Workplace
With numerous new challenges, concerns, and worries facing construction workers today, boosting workplace morale and improving on-site safety may not be easy, but it's essential
Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse Trades?
The back and forth on changes for ground-fault circuit interrupters and revisions to UL 943 has the potential to affect not just the reputations of home builders, electricians, and manufacturers, but the safety of homeowners and consumers as well
Samantha Lewandowski on Recovery-Friendly Workplaces
New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative—helping people with substance abuse disorders
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Jobsite Safety
What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?
As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider
Coronavirus Resources and Information
How Are Home Builders Adapting to Face-Mask Requirements?
Construction workers are already familiar with wearing protective clothing and equipment, but the face-mask requirements in many states are providi
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Doctor Saves Construction Worker’s Life Via FaceTime
Telehealth has proven itself essential during the pandemic, allowing patients to get care without risking exposure to COVID-19. In March, Dr.
Regulations
OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic
OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jobsite Safety
How Owners Should Comply With OSHA Roofing Safety Guidelines
Building owners have a responsibility to protect people who venture on their roofs, according to OSHA.
Operations
5 Tips for Closing a Jobsite
If you choose to or are required to close a construction site, follow these five tips to reduce your liability and protect your team and customers
Innovation
Are Virtual Inspections in Your Future?
In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, municipalities in some states have launched or expanded the use of remote, tech-driven building inspection solutions to keep projects moving
Coronavirus Resources and Information
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Safety Guidance for Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a safety alert with guidance for the
Workers at Risk As Builders Struggle to Enforce Social Distancing Protocol
Now that home building is essential and many builders can continue their projects, those who choose to stay open for business are facing a new batt
Coronavirus Resources and Information
A Few Ways Contractors Can Manage COVID-19 Risks
Contractors have devised new procedures to manage the risk to employees of COVID-19 exposure.
