Beyond falls—suicide and risk in the construction industry
Someone who is contemplating suicide may take unnecessary risks or be distracted.
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Insurance and Risk Management
A risky business—Examining suicide in construction
Although suicide rates are increasing everywhere, the construction industry bears the greater share of the burden.
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Mobile mental health
Some mobile apps can supplement suicide counseling to reduce feelings of isolation.
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How employee assistance programs can reduce construction suicide deaths
These voluntary benefits provide assistance for employees going through tough times.
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Safe and Sound Week starts Aug. 13
Visit OSHA campaign website to download resources and host your own safety event.
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Lost in translation—Deciphering builders’ insurance
Builders need a good interpreter to understand the complicated language of insurance.
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Warranty woes for frustrated builders
While builders will typically provide a workmanship warranty for one year, the relationship often lasts much longer.
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Deadline approaches for beryllium exposure construction standard
OSHA will begin enforcing beryllium exposure limits in construction trades to protect workers from chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer.
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Construction Safety Week kicks off
May 7-11 is Construction Safety Week, and the industry is shining a spotlight on the dangers to workers.
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Hearing loss: A common and preventable worker disability
Hearing loss can have a profound impact on construction workers’ safety at work, as well as their quality of life.
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