Workplace injury rates stagnant, fatalities climb, BLS finds
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the rate of nonfatal workplace injuries was unchanged from the prior year, at
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Labor and Safety
Good spirits—How a distillery responded to a community in need
Colorado Springs-based Lee Spirits used its resources to provide builders, frontline workers with essential supplies.
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Construction among fastest growing jobs for women: SmartAsset
SmartAsset found that between 2014 and 2018, construction labor jobs held by women increased by 85%
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A county-by-county guide to working through social distancing
Construction is an ‘essential business,’ but cities and counties can set their own requirements.
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How to leverage PPE for construction safety
The coronavirus pandemic is a good time to evaluate PPE practices and training.
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Builders’ guide to managing COVID-19
There’s still a lot we don’t know about coronavirus. Here’s what we do know about keeping workplaces safe.
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Colorado confirms first cases of coronavirus
The state is taking an ‘aggressive approach’ to testing for COVID-19.
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Construction industry leading in workplace overdoses: CPWR
Construction workers are more likely to die from an overdose, despite being less likely to be prescribed opioids than other
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4 ways to break down common communication barriers on the jobsite
Construction sites present unique challenges that can make effective communication challenging for even the most adept speakers.
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OSHA releases 2020 penalty amounts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new maximum penalty amounts in January, increasing roughly 1.7%.
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