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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

For starters, there’s a wide variation in the allowance of cannabis use from state to state, and at the federal level, marijuana is still considered to be a Schedule 1 drug. State and Federal Usage Regulations. Recreational use of marijuana is currently permitted in the following states: Alaska. DOT Workplaces. Bus and truck drivers.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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If there isn’t a scheduled sit-down mean planned, consider appetizers served throughout the duration of the party; the important thing is that no one drinks on an empty stomach. You can do this by scheduling events or lectures during the second half of the party, and closing the bar one to two hours before the end.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The National Safety Council ranks the construction industry fourth in death rates behind agriculture, mining and transportation. Schedule Demo Diversity promotes safety.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

This act supports transportation improvement projects, energy grid development, water supply distribution, cybersecurity, environmental cleanup efforts, and other climate change-related ventures. It will also build a supportive infrastructure, which improves individuals’ access to essential resources like public transportation.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

JOC, an annual contract and multiple option year agreement for general construction, generally requires the Contractor to e furnish associated labor, tools, materials, equipment and transportation. Travel time or costs associated with transportation between an employee’s residence and job site are not reimbursable.

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Recruiting Ideas for Low Wage Workers 

ExactHire - Construction

Be open to flexible work schedules. Remember that low-wage workers often have limited options for daycare, medical appointments, and transportation. Work with employees’ family schedules as much as possible. Flexible scheduling may not be convenient for management.

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