labor and safety Archives - Colorado Builder Magazine

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Can workers be too safe?

Builders who have been frustrated by an injury on a jobsite, should familiarize themselves with the concept of risk compensation.

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Some employers may face employment-related claims alleging wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation.

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Construction had the sad distinction of leading in workplace fatalities in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sometimes, protecting worker health is secondary to preventing accidents. (Photo: Axel Kock, Dreamstime.com)

As builders try to protect construction workers from injuries, sometimes health issues can be overlooked in the name of preventing incidents.