The opiate epidemic is real, and the construction industry is one of the hardest hit. It is unfortunate that the safety issues are not all caused by illicit drug use; workers who are appropriately taking … about Opioids in Construction
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You are what you eat: What you need to know about nutrition and your work health
Feeling tired and sloggy? It’s probably what you’re eating. Confused and irritable? Yep. Food’s probably to blame. Not looking like you did when you were 18 and irresistible? Could be the food. Probably a few … about You are what you eat: What you need to know about nutrition and your work health
Improving the Mental Health of Your Employees
Mental health can be a touchy subject to address with your employees, especially since it’s so often accompanied by a negative stigma. With as many as 1 in 5 people in the United States dealing … about Improving the Mental Health of Your Employees
6 Ways to Avoid Stress and Injuries on the Jobsite
The evidence for the toll of stress on the job keeps adding up. Besides affecting worker performance, job stress is closely linked to injuries, and a majority of American workers say they are stressed out. … about 6 Ways to Avoid Stress and Injuries on the Jobsite
Arkansas-Based Nabholz Targets Employee Wellness
Employees at Nabholz Construction Corp., headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, keep getting healthier, while company leaders continue to see declines in health insurance premiums. And, it’s all thanks to the Wellness Program the company implemented in … about Arkansas-Based Nabholz Targets Employee Wellness
Construction Workers Struggle with a High Prevalence of Mental Health Issue
As one of the largest employers in Australia, accounting for over 625,000 jobs across the country, the issue of mental health in construction is slowly gaining greater attention at both industry and government level. The … about Construction Workers Struggle with a High Prevalence of Mental Health Issue
Construction’s Most Common Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances come in many forms including gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists and construction jobsites have more than their fair share of these substances. Manufacturers publish material safety data sheets that explain the properties, … about Construction’s Most Common Hazardous Substances
How to Lower the Risk of Work Injuries with These 6 Exercises
Work related injuries on the jobsite are no joke. Think about the specific muscles in your body that are endlessly repeating same motion on a typical day. The construction industry has a very high rate … about How to Lower the Risk of Work Injuries with These 6 Exercises
