Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2019

The association stopped work at around 50 jobsites to bring awareness to statistics that the state's construction workers are six times more likely than those in other industries to overdose on opioids.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2018

Despite the industry's reluctance to talk openly about it, opioid abuse is costing firms money and threatening lives. Understanding why workers become addicts and how drug abuse harms jobsite safety are first steps to combating the problem.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In order to combat the spread of the virus among construction workers, more jobsites are promoting the use of masks, hand washing, and disinfecting surfaces. NAHB was of the first groups to endorse the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, he added, and has been a leader in the charge for opioid use prevention.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

This month, we’ve seen a number of stories related to safety on the jobsite, including information about silica and asbestos. OSHA’s silica standard requires contractors to control silica dust on jobsites. The takeaway: If you haven’t started exploring new technology for jobsite safety yet, consider some of these options.

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