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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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Construction Fall-Protection Trigger to be Reduced to 6 Feet

InterWest Insurance Services

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has relented to threats from Federal OSHA and voted to align its residential construction and roofing fall-protection trigger with its federal counterpart at 6 feet. If your firm is in the construction trades, it’s important that you understand the new rules before they take effect.

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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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5 ways construction companies can strengthen supplier relationships

WEX Inc.

In the construction industry, the strength of supplier relationships can make or break a project. As competition grows and supply chain issues fluctuate, construction companies should take proactive steps to build and maintain these relationships. Virtual cards offer a modern solution to this problem.

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Why Self-Esteem Is Critical to Successful Leadership

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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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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.