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Project Management Tips for Smooth Construction

Take It Personel-ly

It goes without saying that the construction industry is among the strongest pillars of economic growth and development. As the world continues to industrialize, there has been an increase in the demand for construction projects.

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Take Advantage of Safer Construction Devices

InterWest Insurance Services

Advancements are making construction workplaces safer thanks to innovative new designs that learn from the past and the weaknesses of equipment that has been used in construction for decades. Lifts instead of ladders Falls (particularly from ladders) are the leading cause of injuries on construction worksites.

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Construction?

Florida Workers' Comp

I was surprised recently, when the headlines noted Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate. NBC News reported that "the construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions." So why did "an estimated 6,000 construction workers (die) by suicide in 2022? There are 168 hours in a week.

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Tips for Safeguarding Your Baby Boomer Construction Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

The average age of a construction worker is now in the 40s. Baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — represent 40% of the construction industry workforce, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training. Their odds also increase for developing lung disease, stroke, back problems and arthritis.

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Why Self-Esteem Is Critical to Successful Leadership

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EEOC Issues Construction Industry Harassment Prevention Guidance

InterWest Insurance Services

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance for preventing harassment on construction industry worksites. The guidance, while not binding, can be used as a template for construction firms to implement anti-harassment policies.

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As Construction Rebounds, Double Down on Safety

InterWest Insurance Services

Employment in the construction industry is surging as pent-up demand means that more homes are being built at a brisk pace. But this new growth in housing has come at a price for those working in the industry: a significant jump in construction workplace deaths and injuries.