October 23, 2023
Via: Construction DiveIn an industry where mental well-being has often been misconstrued as a weakness, PCL Construction boldly addresses mental health concerns and is deeply committed to understanding the unique challenges faced by its team members. For the company, it’s not just […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
August 10, 2023
Via: Construction DiveIt’s no surprise that construction laborers report more than double the number of nonfatal falls, slips or trips than all workers. While mitigating the risk of injuries makes the most sense to both businesses and employees, accidents still happen, and, […]
April 3, 2023
Via: Construction DiveA staggering statistic, one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness annually. In industries like construction, where safety risks are present daily, taking steps to provide resources and support for individuals to take their mental health seriously is critical. As […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
September 7, 2021
Via: Construction DiveMichelle Walker knows construction. It’s been her life, growing up in a small Canadian oil town where her father was a contractor, to now, working as an executive at a subcontracting firm. And she knows the toll it can take […]
July 1, 2021
Via: ISHNOn the average construction site, safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Rules, OSHA regulations, and standard operating procedures control how crews go about their days. While physical safety is essential, what is often overlooked in heavy industries is […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
February 26, 2021
Via: Construction DiveA recent article in the Scandanavian Journal of Public Health called COVID-19 and mental health in construction a “perfect storm.” The article’s conclusion urges governments, the industry and individual workplaces to act quickly to mitigate suicide risks. “Anticipating, preparing and […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
October 18, 2019
Via: ConstructConnectOne in five Americans struggles with a mental health condition. Society has created a schema of those at risk for psychiatric disorders— women, teenagers, abuse victims and so on. It’s not unusual for this schema to give less regard to […]
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