With wildfires becoming more frequent in more regions of the US, the health hazards of working outdoors in smoky air is at issue for hundreds of thousands of workers—not just those fighting the fires—and workers don’t have to be that close to the fire to be affected....
In an industry that can be deadline-oriented in the best of times, the pandemic and nationwide supply chain shortages have compounded stressful conditions for many of your construction clients and their employees. Workers are stretched thin. They’re concerned...
The construction industry is a significant contributor to the U.S. economy, responsible for 4.1% of the nation’s gross domestic product and employing 5.3% of the country’s total workforce. While the COVID-19 pandemic stalled many sectors of the economy for a period of...
Workplaces are far safer now than they were even a few decades ago. Still, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says there are 3.1 workers comp claims filed for every 100 full-time employees. Know the stats behind workers comp claims to identify trends, make informed...