Worker safety is paramount in the construction industry, given its alarming statistics of fatalities and nonfatal incidents. Construction alone accounts for a staggering 21% of all deaths among US workers in 2021. Additionally, there were 2.61 million nonfatal workplace safety incidents reported in the same year, encompassing slips, trips, falls, illnesses, and other injuries. Although […]
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In critical situations and emergencies, communication becomes a lifeline that saves lives, with safety, clarity, and quick action being guaranteed. How information is communicated can be a determinant between success or failure, be it a natural disaster, a public health emergency, or a security matter. This article describes three basic dos and don’ts of communication […]
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EHS, an acronym for Environment, Health, and Safety, encompasses a broad spectrum of elements aimed at safeguarding employees, the public, and the environment from workplace hazards. This includes laws, regulations, professional practices, and programs designed to ensure occupational safety and health. Essentially, EHS embodies the collective efforts of occupational safety and health professionals, alongside their […]
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